Brent Arckey

Brent Arckey (born ) is an American swimming coach, head coach of the Sarasota Sharks club (United States) since 2014, and CEO of the club since 2017. He is a member of the coaching staffs for the U.S. national team at the Junior World Championships and the Olympic Games.

Biography

Brent Arckey was born on . He earned a degree in sports management from the University of Florida. In the training process, he emphasizes the development of endurance and strength with a balance of techniques to prevent injuries and burnout in athletes. He also pays close attention to fostering team spirit and motivation, which contributes to achieving high results at international competitions. His philosophy is based on the idea that success is achieved through the harmonious development of the physical, technical, and psychological components of an athlete.

Under his leadership, the Sarasota Sharks has become one of the strongest clubs in the United States, regularly winning youth and national championships. Arckey has created a sustainable training culture focused on technical excellence and long-term athlete development. In a 2023 interview, he emphasized the importance of "conscious volume," an individualized approach, and working on leg technique as the basis of swimming speed. In 2025, she departed from the club to team up with Bob Bowman, who coaches both Michael Phelps and recently, León Marchand. Emma Weyant – Olympic medalist, multiple medalist at the World Championships, trainee of the Sarasota Sharks club and student of Arckey. Katie Shanahan – U.S. champion in her age category.

Achievements and awards

In 2017, Arckey was named Junior Coach of the Year by USA Swimming. Under his leadership, athletes from the Sarasota Sharks club have repeatedly won national and international competitions among juniors and adults. Arckey was inducted into the Florida Swimming Hall of Fame for his contribution to the development of swimming at the local and national levels.

In 2022, he was awarded an honorary certificate from Swimming World Magazine for his significant contribution to the training of Olympic champions.

He is regularly included in lists of the best coaches in the United States according to various specialized publications.

Personal life

Arckey and his wife have two children. He enjoys fishing and traveling, often combining leisure with attending various international sporting events.

He is also actively involved in charitable and educational projects aimed at supporting youth and developing swimming in the United States.