Brian Yates begins his second season as a volunteer assistant coach with the Union College men’s and women’s swimming & diving programs in 2026-27.
A Ph.D. candidate in exercise and sport science, Yates is a professional endurance coach working with triathletes and other endurance athletes. His expertise extends to personal training, focused on improving athletic ability and mental resilience.
During his first season on the pool deck in Schenectady, the men posted a dual-meet record of 5-5, and the women went 6-6, marking the first time both teams were at or above .500 in the same season since 1997-98. In 2025-26, the men's side posted seven new individual top-10 times, and the women earned five. Both the men's and women's 100 IM records were rewritten with senior Drew Hill going 52.79 in the event at the Liberty League championships, and junior Chloe Matthews posting a 1:02.00. Hill also broke the program's 100 fly record during Yate's first season in the Electric City.
Yates strives to empower athletes not only to achieve their athletic goals but also to develop a lifelong love for sport and competition.
