Chelsea Piers Athletic Club welcomes Matt Hurst as Head Coach of the Chelsea Piers Aquatics Club. Matt comes to CP-AC most recently from Penn State University, where he coached for 7 years and served as the Associate Head Coach.
While at Penn State, Matt developed numerous All-Americans, national record holders, and three Olympians in the 2020 Tokyo Games. Before Penn State, Matt spent eight years as the top assistant coach at Southern Connecticut University and also served as the lead coach at the SoNoCo swim club in New Haven during that time. Early in his career, Matt spent one season as an assistant coach at Wesleyan University. Matt graduated from Southern Connecticut, where he was a two-year captain, 11-time All-American, school record holder, and U.S. national qualifier. He also holds a master's degree from Southern Connecticut in human performance.
“I am grateful for the opportunity to lead Chelsea Piers Aquatic Club. Chelsea Piers’ commitment to developing people through sports aligns with my personal values and coaching philosophy,” commented Hurst. “Thank you to David, Greta, and Kevin for believing in my vision; and entrusting our staff with the future of CP-AC. It’s a great time to be a member of the CP-AC swimming family!”
"Matt Hurst comes to Chelsea Piers Aquatics Club with an unmatched coaching pedigree, connection to the region, and deep commitment to the holistic development of young athletes. Matt’s keen ability to connect with and empower athletes of all ages and abilities is evidenced by his past successes at the club, collegiate, and international levels,” commented Kevin Burton, Athletic Director, Chelsea Piers Athletic Club. “Following an extensive interview process, it became clear that Matt was equipped to be a transformative leader now and for many years to come.”