Coach Richie: Leading with Passion, Inspiring with Purpose

Today, we celebrate Coach Richie’s Birthday and take a moment to thank him for everything he brings to this team!

Since joining Alto in 2022, he has made a profound impact, shaping not just fast swimmers but well-rounded individuals. His passion for coaching goes beyond the stopwatch—he instills confidence, resilience, and a love for the sport in every athlete he mentors.

Coach Richie’s influence has been instrumental in elevating the performance of our swimmers. Under his guidance, the number of Age Group Championship qualifiers has grown tremendously and our Age Group program is thriving in so many ways.

Coach Richie emphasizes the importance of swimming with precision and discipline. He teaches through drill progressions and shows he cares for each swimmer with tons of individual and group feedback. His commitment to excellence pushes our athletes to new heights, and his belief in their potential inspires them to aim higher, work harder, and never settle for less.

Beyond technique and results, Coach Richie fosters a supportive and motivating team culture. He encourages swimmers to embrace challenges, learn from setbacks, and grow as individuals. His dedication to the sport and to each athlete he coaches does not go unnoticed, and we are truly fortunate to have him as part of the Alto family.

Thank you, Coach Richie, for your dedication, your passion for coaching, and your belief in every swimmer who steps onto the pool deck. Alto Swim Club is better because of you, and we are beyond grateful for all that you do!

Happy Birthday, Coach Richie! 

Here’s to many more years of success and growth with the Alto family!

Coach Richie, Fun Facts!
Favorite Alto Memory: The best meet of the year - Alto Rock the Blocks! It’s always a blast seeing the swimmers archive great things at this meet
-Favorite Swim Memory: watching the Austrian swimmer Markus Rogan winning two silver medals at the olympic games in Athens
-Favorite Olympian/Role Model: Michael Jordan and Lewis Hamilton
-Hobbies: Gym, Reading, hanging out in coffee shops
-Favorite Music: EDM, German Hip-Hop
-Favorite Books: The dark tower series from Stephen King and The stormlight archives from Brandon Sanderson
-Pets: 15 year old cat named scoop, he lives in Austria with my family
-Favorite Travel spot: Santa Barbara in California
-Favorite Cuisine: Wiener Schnitzel, Sushi, Peking Duck, Lasagna