Our vision

The 2024 509 Swim Clinics are the second season of a long term vision, not only to inspire the next generation, but to teach the vital lessons learnt at the highest level of this sport; to help explain the transfer of these lessons into all walks of life and to spread the love and positivity of the sport we call Swimming.

We strive to provide an experience like no other, to let you and your swimmer in on not only the highs, but the lows too. We create an experience that is an eye opener, and one where your child can walk away ecstatic to get back to training and more importantly, back to racing!

Our Swim Clinics are not only educational for the athlete, but for the parents and carers too. With a full timetable available for the swimmers family, you have the option to drop your kids off and pick them up later, or to stick around for a full day of parent workshops to learn how you can best support your swimmer through the rollercoasters of this crazy sport!

See our Testimonials page to hear the feedback we received from our swim clinics last year!

Our team

Matt Richards MBE

Olympic Champion

At 18, Matt became the third youngest Olympic Champion in British history. At the age of 20 he won the World Championships on the 200m freestyle and again on the 4x200m relay too. His experience isn't solely limited to long course, with Matt competing in two seasons of the International Swimming League and becoming European Short Course Champion in 2023.

Philosophy

"I've always been a huge believer in dreaming big. If the goal isn't big enough to scare me, I need to think again. I have a true love and passion for this sport and for helping others experience it the way that I do."

Medal count

Olympics x3
World Championships x5
European Championship x9
European Junior Championships x3

Emily Large

Emily is one of the best 200 fly swimmers in British history and has competed at countless international competitions under a GB cap. She became World and European junior champion at just 16 years old and is a testament to not giving up when the going gets tough. After a narrow miss on Olympic selection in 2024, she has her sights firmly set on Worlds 2025 having finished in the top 10 at the 2023 World Championships in Japan. She is the perfect example of trusting the process and playing the long game.

Philosophy

"Enjoy the journey and believe in the process. Winning takes time and it's never a straight road to success. I hope to share my journey with others and show that we all have a different journey in our pursuit of success."

medal count

World Junior Championships x1
European Junior Championships x5
EYOF x1

Head Coach

Ryan Livingstone

Ryan has coached multiple swimmers to international medals at both junior and senior levels. This includes coaching Matt to 4 of his 5 World Championship medals and 6 of his European medals along with Emily to her World junior Gold. Ryan's understanding of the technical and scientific aspects of the sport are second to none with him becoming British Swimming Coach of the year in 2023 and one of GB's Olympic coaches in 2024.

Parental Support

Amanda & Simon richards

Through thick and thin, the highs and the lows, Matt's mum and dad have been there with him through it all. Matt attributes a lot of his success to the loving support of his parents. We're really excited to have them as part of the team to answer any questions for the parents of the next generation!