Swim Coaches
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Meet WSC Swim Coaches
Patrick Richardson
Aquatics Manager
Patrick Richardson
Aquatics Manager
Patrick started swimming before he could walk, and he continued his personal swimming career through college. He competed for Oakland University and specialized in sprint and middle distance Backstroke and Butterfly. Patrick has over two decades of experience coaching and teaching swimming at multiple levels. He was the founder and senior coach of his family’s private swim company in Michigan, coached at the collegiate level for Hollins University and William Jewell College, and has managed several local aquatics programs. Patrick also has experience training Para Athletes and several Ironman Athletes. He comes to Wheaton Sport Center excited to help build out amazing aquatic opportunities for swimmers of all ages and abilities. Patrick’s met his wonderful wife Meghan at Oakland University, and has an amazing three-year-old daughter Louie! Away from the pool, Patrick loves to play with his daughter, rock climb, and watch sci-fi movies. At the club since 2023
630-315-5325prichardson@wheatonsportcenter.com
Abby Jury
Elite Swim Instructor
Abby Jury
Elite Swim Instructor
Abby’s extensive swimming career began in high school, where she competed in Breaststroke, Backstroke, the 200-meter Individual Medley, and the Individual Medley Relay. During this time, she qualified for Nationals, Regional, Sectionals, and State. She also competed in lifeguard competitions, both locally and out of state. Abby continued swimming throughout college and went on to compete in triathlons, an Ironman, and numerous other swimming competitions across the nation. Abby’s love of swimming led her to pursue a career in instructing, where she accepted a position as an assistant coach for a community swim team. She later became an assistant coach working with a Special Olympics swim team. Abby has several years of experience working as an Elite Swim Instructor. She instructs both children and adults at all levels. Her passion is to inspire anyone that wants to improve their abilities, whether that is being competitive on a swim team or learning lifesaving skills. She hopes to be there every step of the way. At the club since 2022
630-315-5325ajury@wheatonsportcenter.com
David Doerr
Master Swim Coach
David Doerr
Master Swim Coach
I’ve been involved in swimming basically my whole life, from swim lessons as a little kid, to summer league swimming, age-group club swimming, high school, college at Indiana University, back to club and Masters swimming where I still enjoy training and competing. I’ve had success at each level from high school record holder and Missouri high school state champion, to being honored as an Academic All Big-Ten at IU, and now Illinois Masters State meet champion and former high point winner. I’ve coached at the summer league, age group, and Masters Levels for over 7 years and enjoy sharing my love of the sport with others of all abilities! At the club since: 2021
630-315-5325aquatics@wheatonsportcenter.com
Anna Hudson
Premier Swim Instructor
Ashtyn Webb
Premier Swim Instructor
Haley Phillips
Premier Swim Instructor
Hannah Holzworth
Premier Swim Instructor
Hannah Julian
Premier Swim Instructor
Heather Brown
Premier Swim Instructor & Stingrays Coach
Heather Brown
Premier Swim Instructor & Stingrays Coach
I began swimming prior to walking. My journey being on a swim team started when I was just 5 years old. I competed on a local team and went to Junior Olympics and Nationals twice a year by age 9, placing first in several events. I would qualify for Nationals in almost all events. My best events were 100 & 200 Breaststroke and 200 & 400 Individual Medley. I went to the US Open at the age of 13, in the 100 & 200 Breaststroke. I continued swimming in college, then went onto Chicago Triathlons, Ironman, and Warrior Dash yearly events for St. Jude Children’s Hospital. I was the Head Swim Coach at Health Track Sport Center for 4 years. I also taught at the park district and continued private lessons for many years. I am happy to teach others and get them excited in the pool in learning new techniques; to improve their skills for personal goals or to improve their skills professionally. I have two children of my own. They also have been swimming since before learning to walk. I know swimming is a valuable skill for anyone to learn and to succeed in their future endeavors. From those that do not know how to swim to masters; technique is key for all levels, and I am grateful to be able to share my skills with others. At the club since: 2023
