ASCA Level 1

   Ronald Kerfoot is a life long resident of Lee County, Florida, graduating from Fort Myers High School in 1970 and the Universityof Florida in 1974.  He is a professional engineer and land surveyor, currently working at the Punta Gorda office of AIM Engineering & Surveying, Inc.  Married to Lia Kerfoot in 1982, they have three children, Emily, Kate and Sarah.  Since 1984, he has been an active member of St. Andrew Catholic Church.

   Coach Ron has been a member of Swim Florida – Cape Aquatics Swim Club, since 1992 and has served on the Board of Directors for five years as vice-president.  In 1997, he became a registered swim coach with Florida Swimming and the United States Swimming Association (USS), and was previously registered as a swimmer with the United States Master Swimming Association (USMS).  He is a member of the American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA).  All three of his daughters swam competitively for Swim Florida – Cape Aquatics graduating from the program at age 18.  Three daughters qualified for Florida Senior Championships, two qualified for Junior Olympics and USS Southeastern Zone Sectional Championships and one daughter received “All American” recognition.  All three daughters set high school records and were certified Lifeguards teaching swimming lessons for the City of Fort Myers.  Sarah Kerfoot is now coaching for the team.

   Having coached the 8 and under, age group, high school and master level swimmers, Coach Ron enjoys working with swimmers of all ages.  His current groups are the 5 to 7 year old level and high school age swimmers.  He often works with swimmers just entering the sport and strives to show new athletes that swimming is fun.  Further, in his philosophical approach towards the sport, he hopes that his swimmers grow to love the sport, develop a passion for the exercise work-outs and find confidence in their abilities.  He believes swimming is a great, family oriented sport that can become a life long approach to staying physically fit.  Most importantly, a strong swimmer may save their life or the life of another.   

Cape Aquatics Swim Club, Inc. January 30, 2011