Eric Znachowski
Aquatics Director
About
Hometown
Babylon, NY
Certifications
- Lifeguard, CPR
Coaching Philosophy
I believe every child can learn to swim at their own pace in a safe positive environment that builds confidence and a lifelong love of the water.
Competitive Background
Coach Eric is a former Polish national champion and European Junior Championships finalist who competed at the highest levels of international swimming. As a junior, he broke multiple Polish national records, laying the foundation for continued success. He went on to compete for St. John’s University, earning second place at the Big East Conference Championships. Today, he continues to race as a Masters swimming European and U.S. national champion. His competitive experience shapes his leadership of the aquatics program, blending technical expertise with a passion for helping young swimmers grow in confidence and skill.
Coaching Experience
With over 20 years of teaching and coaching experience, Coach Eric has worked with swimmers of all ages and ability levels, from beginners taking their first strokes to competitive athletes fine‑tuning their technique. He has been part of multiple swim schools throughout his career and has also coached a competitive swim team.
Most Memorable Sports Moment
His most memorable sports moment was learning that his son had been accepted to swim in college and continue his swimming journey.