25/05/2026
City of Glasgow Swim Team (COGST) are delighted to announce that Chris Jones has been appointed as the new Head and Performance Coach for COGST.
Chris was previously successful in creating the University of Edinburgh Performance Swimming Programme in 2008 and for 17 years has coached many swimmers to achieve their Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games goals. Chris has coached at World and European Championships, Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, Commonwealth Games, European Junior Championships and World University Games. Chris has also been involved in the Scottish swimming pathway for 24 years and the club looks forward to benefiting from his extensive experience. Ian Wright, National Coach, Scottish Swimming added “Chris brings a wealth of experience and a clear understanding of what it takes to build a performance environment. The Glasgow programme is strategically important and has real ambition and potential. I’m looking forward to seeing Chris lead the next phase of the programme’s growth and success.”
Chris will be working with the other COGST coaches to develop plans for the relaunch of the programme ahead of the new season, this will be revealed once the Holiday period and Commonwealth Games have finished. Chris Jones added “I am absolutely delighted and honoured to be named Head and Performance Coach of this amazing club. As soon as the opportunity came along to coach at COGST I was eager to get involved. Everyone associated with the club has been very welcoming and supportive, I can’t wait to get officially started. I will work tirelessly with the coaching team, committee, Scottish Swimming and key stakeholders to help drive the programme forward. I am all in, let’s Go Glasgow!
With the return to the main Tollcross pool and the appointment of Chris, the future is bright for COGST. Go Glasgow!
