Coach Robert
Coach Robert P. Gonzalez has been associated with Mississippi swimming for over 15 years as both swimmer and coach. Robert took over as Head Coach at the beginning of the 2009 Short Course Season. Prior to assuming these duties, Coach Robert served as assistant coach where he produced several individual state champions and one state record holder. He also revamped the 10 and under program into a steady and competitive group that has not previous existed with Shockwave.

As a swimmer, Coach Robert set 37 individual state records and was awarded the Mississippi Swimmer of the Year award for a record eight times. Coach Robert achieved Top 16 swims eight times in his career including a lifetime best of fourth nationally in 2000 in the 50 and 100 breaststroke. Also, Coach Robert holds the Mississippi All-time scoring record as the only swimmer to ever eclipse the 15,000 point mark in a career.