Performance swimming

Loughborough University offers a unique environment where students can realise their sporting and academic dreams and Loughborough University Swimming is proud to house one of the finest senior programmes in the world.

Our vision is to develop our swimmers into the best possible student-athletes, reaching their full potential both in and out of our magic waters. As a team, we pride ourselves on having a tradition and culture of excellence that embodies everything that we do and has enabled our swimmers to win medals at the World Championships, Olympic Games, and Paralympic Games.

Loughborough University invests over a million pounds in performance sports and facilities each year. Thanks to this investment, Director of Swimming Andi Manley can lead one of the finest swim programmes in the world with a world-class support network of coaches and staff.

As a member of Loughborough Swimming, you will receive expert coaching, access to our world-class facilities, heavily discounted Powerbase gym membership, strength and conditioning training, sports science, and sports medicine support. Our Performance Support Team has vast shared experience working with coaches and athletes at the very highest level. 

A typical week includes:

  • Up to 11 swim sessions
  • Bespoke training plan for Platinum (FINA 'A' Time) level athletes
  • Physiotherapy support
  • Technique analysis and filming
  • Strength and conditioning support
  • Workshops designed specifically to enhance performance and achieve academic/sporting balance

For more information about the team, programme, or general queries, please email performanceswimcoach@lboro.ac.uk, and a programme staff member will respond.