SWIMMING
Palo Verde Swimming Head Coach:
Brent Gonzalez
STUDENTS - ATHLETES MUST COMPLETE AN ATHLETIC REGISTRATION
BRENT GONZALEZ - HEAD COACH - PALO VERDE SWIMMING
Brent Gonzalez is originally from Riverside, California, where he competed in both swimming and water polo at the high school and collegiate levels. His passion for swimming eventually led him into coaching, where he has built a career spanning more than three decades.
Brent began coaching swimming in 1991 as an assistant coach at a community college before becoming the program's head coach for three years. In 1996, he transitioned to coaching club swimming in California. After moving to Las Vegas in 2004, Brent began coaching with the Sandpipers of Nevada, where he continues to coach today.
Brent joined the Palo Verde swimming program in 2005 as the head girls' swim coach and assistant boys' coach. Since 2011, he has served as the coach of both the boys' and girls' programs. During his tenure at Palo Verde, the Panthers have established a tradition of excellence, earning numerous state championships.
GIRLS' STATE CHAMPIONS
2009, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019
BOYS' STATE CHAMPION
2008, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019,
2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Brent's coaching philosophy emphasizes developing student-athletes both in and out of the pool. Through discipline, commitment, teamwork, and a focus on personal growth, he strives to help his athletes reach their full potential while building a program centered on excellence, character, and pride in Palo Verde Swimming.