At GAINswim, our story is built on a deep legacy of excellence, forged through relationships that span decades. We’re more than just a coaching service—we’re a family of dedicated professionals who have helped shape the journeys of world record holders, Olympic medalists, USA Swimming Gold Medal clubs, National Team members, NCAA Division I National Championship teams, and High School National & State Championship teams.
This legacy didn’t happen overnight. It started over 50 years ago, when Vern Gambetta set out on a mission to create champions—not just in the pool, but in life. That mission continues today through a close-knit community of coaches and athletes who believe in pushing each other, growing together, and sharing the wisdom that comes from years of experience.
When you join GAINswim, you’re not just getting world-class coaching—you’re becoming part of our family. With us, you’ll have the opportunity to chase the best, learn from the best, and ultimately, become the best. Our story is your story, and together, we’ll build something truly special.
Chris Webb has led GAINswim since stepping away from full-time club coaching in August 2018. Originally from Pittsburgh, PA, Chris swam for the University of Pittsburgh, where his coaching journey began. Chris Webb has been a High Performance Coach at the Sarasota Sharks since 2023.
- 1997: Chris started coaching with the Garden City Dolphins summer league team.
- Early 2000s: He coached at the University of Pittsburgh and TEAM Pittsburgh Aquatics under Dan McCarthy, who was part of the USA Swimming National Team.
- 2004: Chris joined Carmel Swim Club and Carmel High School, where the high school team won five straight state championships. The club produced multiple 2008 Olympic Trials qualifiers and became the first USA Swimming Gold Medal swim club in Indiana history.
- 2009: Chris moved to SwimMAC Carolina to work alongside Head Women’s Olympic Coach David Marsh. He led senior programming and assisted with TEAM ELITE, working with U.S. Olympic and National Team members. SwimMAC won the 2012 Long Course Junior Nationals, and Chris coached several U.S. Olympic Trials qualifiers, two Junior Pan Pacific Team members, and an Olympian and World Championship finalist from Bermuda.
- 2012: Chris took over as head coach of the Fort Collins Area Swim Team. Under his leadership, the program earned USA Swimming Gold Medal status in 2016, ranking in the top 20 in the nation, a distinction the team maintained for three consecutive years.
- 2017: Chris became the director of T2 Aquatics in Naples, FL, before dedicating himself fully to GAIN and GAIN Swimming.
Notable Accomplishments:
10 National Junior Team members
30+ Olympic Trials qualifiers
25 Junior National Finalists
2016 USA Swimming Junior Pan Pacific Assistant Coach
2016 National Junior Team Coach
2016 Colorado Coach of the Year
2015 National Junior Team Coach
2015 Colorado Coach of the Year
Chris’s extensive experience and success across multiple programs reflect his deep commitment to the sport and his ability to develop world-class athletes. His leadership at GAIN Swimming continues to shape the next generation of swimmers and coaches.
Vern Gambetta is the founder of GAIN and is widely regarded as the founding father of functional sports training. He has authored eight books, including the influential Athletic Development, and has nearly 50 years of coaching experience across a wide range of sports. From 2013 to 2018, GAIN Swimming programs achieved accolades unmatched by other dryland training methodologies. At Junior Meets, GAIN programs secured 34 Men’s, Women’s, and Combined Podium finishes, 28 Meet Records, 27 Relay Titles, and 47 Individual Event Titles.
Highlights of Vern’s Career:
- Swimming: Vern has consulted with elite programs such as the Carmel Swim Club, Harvard University Women’s Swimming, University of Michigan Women’s Swimming, Kenyon College Swimming, and Mission Viejo Natadores.
- Track & Field: He co-founded USA Track & Field’s coaching education program, served as editor of Track Technique, the technical journal of USA Track & Field, and was an associate editor of the IAAF’s journal, New Studies in Athletics.
- Baseball: As Director of Athletic Development for the New York Mets and a conditioning pioneer for the Chicago White Sox, Vern shaped modern baseball conditioning. He also consulted for the Cincinnati Reds and the University of Texas.
- Basketball: Vern served as Assistant Conditioning Coach for the Chicago Bulls and Conditioning Coach for the Canadian National Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams.
- Soccer: He has coached and consulted for teams including the Tampa Bay Mutiny, the US Men’s World Cup team, New England Revolution, Chicago Fire, University of Virginia Women’s Soccer, and University of North Carolina Women’s Soccer.
- Hockey: Vern consulted with the San Jose Sharks.
- Tennis: He served as Conditioning Coach for tennis star Monica Seles and consulted with Billy Stearns Tennis Academy.
- Softball: Vern consulted with the Australian Women’s Softball team, who won the bronze medal at the Olympics.
- American Football: He has consulted with the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs.
Vern’s extensive background across multiple sports makes him a unique figure in athletic development. His contributions to GAIN and beyond have set a high standard for performance and innovation in training.