Becky Thompson has been involved in synchronized swimming for 19 years. She began at the age of five as a participant in the City of Mesa Summer Recreation programs. A love and passion for Synchro quickly followed and led her to numerous athletic accomplishments. “I believe my greatest accomplishment was winning the National Age Group Duet Championship at the age of 14. The best part of all was watching my coach, Lisa Becker, run across the bulkhead to congratulate us. Winning and representing my team was the best feeling in the world.” Throughout her 13 year swimming career, Becky also was Arizona’s 1999 and 2000 figure champion, Arizona’s state athlete representative and a finalist at U.S. Opens, U.S. Nationals, and U.S. Junior Nationals.

Becky has been coaching for 8 years. Prior to coaching on the Desert Dolphins, she started the City of Tempe Aqua Angels team, was the Head Coach of Scottsdale Synchro, and the 12-13 and 14 & Over coach on the Arizona Aqua Stars.

Currently Becky sits on the Arizona State Synchro Board as the Technical Chair. She also is a U.S. Level 5 judge.

Becky’s years in the sport have helped her adapt a very special philosophy and approach to working with athletes. “Athletes must want to succeed. You can’t force them to work, or drive them to the success you want for them. Instilling a passion and love for Synchro is my passion, once that happens, success will follow.”