MONTHLY LUNCHEON
Tide Swimming at the PA YMCA Pool - May 12th
Coach Richard joined Tide in August 2016 as Associate Head Coach and was promoted to Head Coach in August 2019. Born in Iowa, he grew up in southern California and swam for the Mission Viejo Nadadores. Richard went on to the University of California at Berkeley and swam for the men’s team from 2004 – 2008.
After graduation, Richard joined the staff at Mission Viejo and coached in various capacities from novice to all levels, with swimmers age eight to eighteen. Richard primarily served as the 13/14 Division Director, National Team Assistant Coach, and Dryland Programming Director. In 2009, Richard spent a month in Japan running and facilitating a sports camp for Japanese children ages four to sixteen.
During his time at Tide, Richard has helped produce 10 Olympic Trials Qualifiers. Additionally, he and his staff have helped dozens of athletes take the next step into collegiate swimming careers at the D1, D2, and D3 levels. He has also been honored twice with the Virginia Swimming Senior Coach of the Year Award. “I coach because I am passionate about helping young people discover their own path and goals in life. I feel blessed to be able to help them find enjoyment in the process, not just the end result.
