Meet our Coaches!

Head Coach- Shane Butler

About Coach Shane
Shane began his diving career at LBCC in 1990 and still holds the school records on both the 1m and 3m boards. Following, he received a scholarship to CSU Bakersfield where he placed 3rd at NCAA Division II championships. Shane earned a bachelor of science degree in Physical Education and a master of science degree in Coaching and Athletic Administration. He was born and raised in Long Beach, CA and currently lives in Seal Beach. He is married with 4 children and has had the awesome opportunity to coach his son and daughter at the national level.

Coaching Career
Shane has coached Los Alamitos High School Dive for 29 years. He has won more league championships than any other sport in LAHS history with several divers attending CIF-SS finals each year. In 29 seasons he has had more divers named league diver of the year than any other school. Shane is the current LBCC coach and had been there for 3 seasons. He is also the current coach of Edison High school. Shane also coached the Cypress College dive team for 8 years and was named coach of the year four times, at the state level, while his divers have been named diver of the year at both the college and state level. Shane has also coached at the local and national level for 2 prominent diving coaches and clubs.


Assistant Coach- Kate Butler

About Coach Kate

Coaching Career


Guest Coach- Jake Butler

About Coach Jake

Coaching Career