Anton Latkin
Anton Latkin is a former elite competitive swimmer and Belarus National Team member (2015–2020). He is a World Championship bronze medalist (Windsor 2016), a three-time European Championship bronze medalist, a World University Games semifinalist, and an Olympic candidate for the Rio 2016 Games. Anton holds a degree in Physical Culture & Sport Science from Polotsk State University along with a specialized two-year swimming coaching credential.
Anton began his coaching career in 2020 in Belarus before moving to the U.S. in 2023 to join the JBarracudas Swim Team in San Diego. He has extensive experience working with swimmers from age 3 to 18, as well as adult Masters athletes preparing for U.S. Masters Nationals and Open Water. Today, Anton is the Lead Coach for the Blue Transition and 10&U Silver groups.
As a coach, Anton views competitive swimming as a safe practice ground for real life. He focuses on building strong technical fundamentals while teaching young athletes resilience, patience, and how to learn from mistakes. Anton is dedicated to creating a supportive, positive environment where kids build confidence, discipline, and a lifelong love for the sport.
