Rich Blanc & Ron Blanc
Santa Margarita Catholic High School
Impact Statement
The Blanc brothers have made Santa Margarita into a state and national powerhouse.
Biography
Coaching swimming is a family affair at Santa Margarita Catholic High School where Rich and Ron Blanc have shared the head coaching duties for more than a decade. The duo’s sister Renee Blanc is the girls’ JV head coach.
Together, Rich (17 years) and Ron (19 years) have built the Eagles’ swim programs into one of the best in Southern California and the country. This past year the girls’ team won its 15th straight Trinity League title, along with the CIF-SS Division 1 title. The two have coached 41 All-Americans and 226 All-CIF swimmers.
Despite being honored in 2014, the Blanc brothers continue their success at Santa Margarita. They have now captured 27 league titles. The girls’ teams have won six CIF-SS championships from 2014-2019. Unfortunately due to COVID-19, the 2020 event was canceled.
In 2017 they received the Outstanding Service Award from the National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association for their contribution to the sport.
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