Matthew J.

I have coached ages 6-60. From beginners to elite level and college athletes looking for specific technique instruction. I have worked as a swim lesson instructor for David Marsh, Kristen Cunnane, Steve Haufler at Orinda Country Club, CALM Masters at Cal Berkeley, and have led various swim clinics in the northern state of California (Aqua Cowboys and Crow Canyon CC). I have Safe Sport certifications through USA Swimming. In addition to swim lessons and technique, I provide nutritional information and mental coaching including visualization and goal setting. I specialize in providing dryland routines that are specifically tailored to the athletes needs.

Currently, I am competing at the professional, national, and international level through USA swimming, the ISL (LA Current), and the USOC. I am preparing for the 2020 (now 2021) Olympic Games in Tokyo. In 2019 I competed at the Pan American games in Lima where I earned a Gold in the 4x100 Medley. Other main 2019 competitions include the Dallas ISL for the LA Current, The Mare Nostrum Series in Europe, the Italian international circuit, Melbournes Grand Prix, and the TYR Pro series in the US. I hold an American record and three World Championships medals including a gold from the 4x50 mixed medley. I am an NCAA all American for Cal Berkeley and for the University of Queens in Charlotte. As well as an 11x NCAA Champion and record holder.

Typical 30 - 60 minute sessions (Longer sessions will need to be discussed in person)
1st Session: I review all four strokes and do video recording on areas of improvement.
2nd Session: Technique review and drill progressions in the water. For this session I will get in the water with the athlete to demonstrate proper technique.
3rd Session: Specific dryland exercise will be added to the routine at the beginning of the session then in water follow up for both the instructor and athlete.
4th Session: Goal review and possible monthly or weekly plan routine for athlete. This session is on land and will go over how to set goals and implement visualization for success. Monthly and or weekly plans will be created in this session to track progress.
5th Session & Beyond: Implementation of plan with athlete specific combination of - Swim technique, In water demos, Dryland, Visualization, Goal review, Race pace water training, resistance training, Nutritional advice, mental training.
*Athletes who work with this plan are self motivated and driven. Given that my time is short I look for progress when deciding to continue working with athletes. Please be 5 minutes early for all lessons.