Meriel
Mitsakos
About
My Story.
22 Years in the Water.
Credentials and Accomplishments
- Certified in Lifeguarding / First Aid / CPR / AED
- Certified Water Safety Instructor
- Certified in blood-borne pathogen and emergency oxygen training.
- National Gold Medalist, United States Lifeguard Association (USLA) Junior Lifeguards (winner of multiple medals)
- Regional Gold Medalist, California Surf Lifesaving Association (CSLA) Junior Lifeguards; qualifier since age 10 (won multiple medals)
- MVP, Los Angeles County Junior Lifeguards
- Junior Olympian, Southern California Swimming: qualifier for 10 years; won 8 medals
- CIF Division 2 qualifier, four years; medalist, relay, Mira Costa Varsity Swimming
- Varsity Letterman, Mira Costa Swim Team
- High School Record holder
- Leadership Award, Mira Costa Varsity Swim Team
- Excellence Award, Mira Costa Varsity Swim Team
- Most Inspirational, Mira Costa Varsity Swim Team
- Kai Sports All-America Open Water Swim Racing, First Team (Competed in several open water distance races, including Waikiki Roughwater Swim, Seal Beach swim, Pier-to-Pier)
- Member of the National Youth Choir; performed at Carnegie Hall
- Chorister Award, Mira Costa Advanced Women’s Choir
CLICK ANY PHOTO TO LAUNCH GALLERY
Y Championships Age 7
2008 Junior Olympics
Waikiki Rough Water Swim
JG Nationals Huntington Beach
USLA JG Nationals Ft. Lauderdale
Waikiki Rough Water swim
Waikiki Rough Water swim
Bay League Championships
CIF Southern Section Div. 2
CIF Southern Section Div. 2
CIF relay
Junior Olympics 2012
Teaching JG Prep at Mira Costa
Record holders wall at Mira Costa pool
Venice lifeguard pier jump
Qualifying for LA County Lifeguards
Ask About
Private Swim Lessons
Group Lessons
Stroke Clinics
Technique
Competitive Training