MCHS New Swim Coach

Coach Sharp's Bio

Coach Sharp started competitive swimming at the age of 7 while living overseas in Saudi Arabia for the Dhahran Dolphins. It was Coach Christi Peterson who was the one responsible for getting him interested in swimming.

After his dad was transferred to Indonesia, he swam in their swimming league representing his school, Caltex American School- Duri Campus. He earned several awards for freestyle and the relays, all high point and top times.

Returning the to U.S., he started high school swimming and water polo at Katella High School in Anaheim, CA under Coach Roy Brown and Coach Rubaclava. There he broke the high school 50 free record, and made the all time top ten in the 100 free and free relay. In water polo, he was the high point scorer his senior year. However, due to a shoulder injury, he had to stop competitive swimming after high school graduation. Other honors Coach Sharp received in high school were: School Athlete of the Year, Swimmer of the Year (2x), Team Captain (swimming and water polo), Most Inspirational Player (water polo), water polo team captain, and high individual and team point award.

Coach began his coaching career with the Westador Waves Swim Team in 1993. After one year as an assistant coach, he was asked to return as the head coach. He also coached Terra Nova BIG BLUE Swim Team to three divisional championships from 1996-2002. Coach Sharp has also coached the Champion Park Stars (2003), Terranova West Tidal Waves (2004-2005), Spring Creek Oaks (2006), Cypresswood (2007- present). Along with summer league, Jim coached with HEAT from 2000-2003, Klein Aquatics (2004-2005), and is currently the Lead Coach with PACK at the Klein Collins pool.

Currently, Coach Sharp teaches World History.

Coach Sharp is also a proud member of the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Class of 1996! Eat more beef!

Welcome Coach Sharp!