Derick .
Swimming Coach
Based in Brooklyn, NY
About
Hometown
Mansfield, Ohio
Certifications
- USA Swimming Coach September 2022 to January 2024 LSC and Club: MR - TSC
Coaching Philosophy
You have the ability and opportunity to always be the best version of yourself.
Competitive Background
Coach Derick started swimming at the age of four where he went on to join his high school swim team; from then on competed on the Masters Swim Team at the Downtown YMCA in Columbus, Ohio, McBurney YMCA, NY, and most recently Columbia University’s Masters Swim Team.
Coaching Experience
Coach Derick has been coaching all levels of swimming for the past 10 years. He believes in everyone having full access to the process of having full body awareness in the water.
Most Memorable Sports Moment
Transitioning from competing in Breastroke to Butterfly.
Favorite Quotes
“Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.” – Steve Jobs