Feb 28, 2025

Markus Johnson

  • Head Coach/Asst. Coach/Head Group Swim Coach
  • Maryland, USA
Full time Head Coach Head Age Group Coach Associate Head Coach Senior Coach

Personal Summary

 Proactive and highly skilled Elite Swim Coach with advanced expertise in
 swimming, sports leadership, and training methodologies. Proficient in
 movement sciences including anatomy, physiology, rehabilitative care, and
 kinesiology, leveraging these principles to enhance athletic performance, injury
 prevention, and recovery.
 Proven ability to recruit, develop, and mentor elite athletes, creating a
 high-performance training environment that fosters both personal growth and
 competitive excellence. Deeply experienced in workout programming, technical
 instruction, and strategic training techniques to optimize swimmer performance
 at all levels.
 Strong background in training program development, stroke refinement, safety
 protocols, and swim meet management. A results-driven leader with exceptional
 communication, adaptability, and mentorship skills, dedicated to maximizing
 athlete potential and sustaining championship-level success. "I create monsters
 in the water"
 

Work Experience

Personal Elite Swim Coach
Mar 2024 - Present Hydra Elite Swim Academy

-Developed training plans and drills to improve swimmer performance.

-Developed exercise regimens targeting individual athlete needs.
-Coordinated swim team practices, focusing on enhancing performance and
 competitive skills.
-Transformed my swimmer's performance within 10 months, advancing from
 struggling to achieving 9 Junior Championship time cuts.
-Led my swimmer to a top 10 ranking in the state, showcasing rapid competitive
 development.

-At just 12 years old, my swimmer qualified for 2 AA Zone cuts, competing at an
 elite regional level.

-My Swimmer is trending to make 7 more AA zone cuts by Summer 2025

 
 

Personal Elite Swim Coach
Aug 2022 - Jun 2023 HYDRA Elite Seim Academy


-Coached Special Olympic athlete Brian Perry to elite success
-Achieved #5 world ranking in the 50m freestyle
-Communicated effectively with parents about their child's progress.
-Secured #1 ranking in the 25m breaststroke & 50m freestyle in the state of
 Delaware
-Selected to the USA Special Olympics Swim Team for the 2023 Special Olympics
 World Games Berlin, Germany
- Guided athletes with encouragement, motivation and nutritional advice to
 support athletic performance and overall well-being.

Education

MD/DPT
Aug 2005 - May 2011 University of Toledo
Executive MBA (EMBA)
Jan 2003 - Jan 2004 Northern Kentucky University
Biology/Chemistry
Aug 1989 - May 1995 Delaware State University

References

Calvin Tregre       (513) 836-7261

Christine Perry    (302) 335-5207

Rose Abel            (513) 478-9005