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David Hill
Author | Coach | Educator
"Fast swimming starts long before you hit the water. It begins in the mind, in the habits, and in the relentless pursuit of better" --David Hill
David Hill is an experienced swim coach, educator, author, and founder of Elite Swim Training LLC. He currently serves as a club swim coach and physical education teacher.
With more than 16 years of experience, David has coached swimmers across:
- Age-group swimming
- High school swimming
- Club swimming
- Collegiate swimming
- Elite-performance environments
He has worked with:
- Olympic Trials qualifiers
- Junior National qualifiers
- Collegiate swimmers
- State champions
- All-State swimmers
- Age Group All-Star and Zone qualifiers
David’s coaching approach combines:
- Technique development
- Sports science
- Race strategy
- Athlete motivation
- Leadership
- Long-term development
He believes great coaching should help athletes swim faster while also building confidence, discipline, resilience, and character.
David previously served as an Interim Collegiate Head Swim Coach and Aquatics Director, giving him experience in program leadership, recruiting, staff development, and team operations.
He holds a PhD in Kinesiology and is completing a Doctor of Education in Sports Leadership. Through Elite Swim Training, David develops coaching education, courses, books, training resources, and performance tools for swim coaches and athletes.
Jessica Hill, MBA
Vice President of Operations
“I believe in showing up with kindness, leading with integrity, and making life better for the people around me — whether at work, at home, or in my community” -– Jessi Hill
Jessi Hill is a business operations professional with experience in program coordination, administrative leadership, project support, and community-focused organizational work. She is known for her strong attention to detail, collaborative approach, and ability to support complex operations with professionalism, consistency, and care.
Jessi previously served as Operations Coordinator for the Catalyst Center in Huntsville, Alabama, where she supported programs and initiatives designed to strengthen entrepreneurs, small businesses, families, and the broader community. In this role, she contributed to day-to-day operations, program logistics, communication, organizational systems, and administrative support. Her ability to manage details, coordinate priorities, and serve others with professionalism made her a valuable part of the organization.
She earned her Master of Business Administration from the University of Missouri–Kansas City, bringing a strong foundation in business, leadership, planning, and organizational management to her professional work. Jessi’s strengths include communication, problem-solving, organization, process improvement, and supporting teams in achieving their goals.
In addition to her professional background, Jessi is an advocate for gluten-free living and Celiac disease awareness. Through her personal experience managing Celiac disease, she brings a thoughtful and practical perspective to conversations around food safety, dietary needs, and inclusive planning.
Jessi and her husband, David Hill, are proud parents to their daughter, Emma Grace. Her professional and personal life reflects a commitment to excellence, service, family, and helping others succeed through structure, support, and dependable leadership.
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