Meet Our Swim Instructors
Brandon Johnson
Brandon grew up in Arizona and earned his first participation ribbon in the City Summer Swim League at age seven. Through high school he worked as a lifeguard and taught swim lessons between double practices. He continued his swim career at Lake Forest College, earning All-Conference distinctions. Brandon served as the Head Age Group Coach at Los Altos Mountain View Aquatics. In his short time, he guided developing swimmers who could barely make a legal stroke achieve their first A times. Coaching was not only a way for him to share his love for the sport, but also an opportunity to let emerging swimmers discover self-confidence, establish personal fitness goals, and find a place within a team environment.
Reza Ojagh
He is a professional swim and water polo coach with over 20 years of international experience. A former member of Iran's national water polo teams, Reza competed at the highest level before earning a Masters degree in Physical Education and transitioning into coaching. Today, reza specializes in teaching swimmers of all levels-from beginners to advanced-to master proper technique and reach their full potential. He also trains water polo players from novice to elite levels, designing custom seasonal and yearly training programs to build skills, strength and performance. Reza has coached at top clubs and schools across the bay area including De Anza College, Menlo Swim and Sport, Palo Alto Swim and Sport and Sharon Heights golf and Country Club. He is also the founder of Rez Sport LLC, a brand dedicated to promoting fitness and an active lifestyle.
Passionate, experienced and committed to excellence, Reza is here to help you or your athlete succeed in swimming, water polo and beyond.
Hi! I’m Sofia Toyos, and I’m excited to work with your swimmers!
I’m a senior at Sacred Heart Preparatory with a strong background in both competitive swimming and high-level water polo. I’ve been swimming competitively since age 6, training with my summer league team, PASA, and through four years of varsity swimming at SHP. I’ve also played varsity water polo all four years and have competed in club water polo since I was 8. My time as a lifeguard, private-lesson instructor, swim team coach, and longtime athlete has helped me understand technique, safety, and how to support younger swimmers. I love helping kids feel stronger, safer, and more confident in the water.
My coaching philosophy is to build great technique, build great confidence, and make the water a place kids love. Safety and comfort always come first, followed by strong fundamentals and eventually preparing swimmers for competition. I focus on positive coaching, steady progress, and making every lesson fun and rewarding. I can’t wait to bring my experience, energy, and love for the sport to LRD!