Our Network

The people we send families to.

Recruiting is only one part of the work. An athlete also has to get stronger, raise a test score, and eat like someone training eleven times a week. We don't do those things, so we keep a short list of people who do.

Everyone here works independently of SDA. We make the introduction and step back; you decide who is right for your athlete.

Swimming & Athlete Development

Coaches & Performance

Coaches, clinicians and former collegiate athletes who work directly on technique, development and injury prevention in the water.

Dean Hutchinson

Dean Hutchinson

Swimming Performance & Athlete Development Advisor, Physical Therapist

STRIVE Swim Science Center Greater Philadelphia, PA

Dean is a former elite swimmer, collegiate coach, and physical therapist based in the Greater Philadelphia area, with extensive experience in athlete development and swimming performance. A seven-time NCAA Division I All-American at Auburn University and former member of the U.S. National Team, Dean competed at three Olympic Trials and reached a world ranking of eighth in the 50-meter freestyle. He later coached at the collegiate level, including roles with Rider University and the U.S. Naval Academy, while building a career in physical therapy focused on swimming mechanics, injury prevention, and performance. Dean currently works with athletes through the STRIVE Swim Science Center, combining technical coaching with a clinical understanding of movement and biomechanics.

  • Swimming Mechanics
  • Injury Prevention

Peter Sczupak

Swimming Performance & Athlete Development Advisor

Oceanus Swim School Massachusetts

Peter is a longtime swimming coach and instructor based in Massachusetts, with experience working directly with competitive swimmers on technical development, performance, and recruiting. He is the founder of Oceanus Swim School, which provides private and small-group instruction and uses video-based analysis to help swimmers improve technique and efficiency. Peter has also served as a coach reference for athletes pursuing collegiate swimming opportunities, giving him firsthand perspective on the development and recruiting process. He holds an MBA from the University of Oregon and brings a combination of coaching, athlete development, and broader professional experience to the SDA network.

  • Technique & Video Analysis
  • Coach References
Strength & Conditioning

Personal Trainers

Coaches who build strength and conditioning around a competitive season rather than against it, and who know how to bring an athlete back from injury.

Lionel Young

Lionel Young

Personal Trainer, MMA

Stay Young Fitness

Lionel is a relentless, hands-on personal trainer built around one discipline: MMA. His workouts are anything but ordinary, built with a creativity that keeps clients engaged and challenged in ways they don't see coming, and it shows: the discipline he instills carries over well beyond the gym, and the results speak for themselves. He works with athletes of every kind, from first-time gym-goers to elite competitors, including helping shape the training of NBA standout Jaylen Brown. No matter your sport or your starting point, his approach meets you there and pushes you further.

  • MMA
  • Strength & Conditioning
  • All Levels
  • Lionel Young with NBA guard Jaylen Brown
Shane Haney

Shane Haney

Owner and Personal Trainer

Underdog Fitness

Shane owns his own training studio, and brings the same approach to every client: real progress happens once you're pushed past where you'd normally stop, and he goes out of his way to get every client there. Train at his studio or have him come to you, Shane builds the program around what actually fits your life. He has spent years working with young student athletes chasing a specific goal, earning a spot on a college roster, helping them build not just the physical tools but the competitive edge that gets noticed by coaches and recruiters.

  • Student-Athletes
  • Studio or In-Home
  • College Recruiting Prep
  • Shane Haney setting up a field session
Academic Support

Tutors

SAT and ACT preparation and subject tutoring for athletes carrying a full training load, where test scores move the Academic Index directly.

Coming soon

We are still vetting tutors for this list. We would rather name nobody than name someone we would not send our own athletes to.

Recommend a tutor
Fueling & Recovery

Nutritionists

Registered dietitians and sports nutritionists who work with growing athletes at high training volume.

Coming soon

We are still vetting nutritionists for this list. We would rather name nobody than name someone we would not send our own athletes to.

Recommend a nutritionist
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