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Bond Swimming

Train with purpose. Study with flexibility

Bond supports competitive swimmers pursuing state, national and international pathways, offering a training and academic environment compatible with early mornings, high volumes and international competition schedules.

This pathway suits swimmers aiming for elite performance while completing a degree on their terms.

Inside Olympian Ben Armbruster’s training with Chris Mooney

Supporting your success

Bond’s trimester system and academic planning allow swimmers to manage training loads without stalling academic progress.

Swimmers at Bond often balance:

Heavy training volumes

Our Performance Squad benefits from coaching by Australia's most experienced practitioners, responsible for the development of many Olympic champions. Swimmers have access to a range of strength and conditioning facilities. 

Competition travel

Athletes benefit from long‑term planning that supports performance peaks and travel requirements while maintaining academic momentum.

Long-term Olympic and international goals

Swimming remains central to Bond’s broader Olympic ambitions, including preparation toward LA 2028 and Brisbane 2032.

Recovery

Athletes on an elite pathway have access to recovery environments supporting muscle repair and performance consistency. These include hot and cold pools. 

Meet our coaches

Kyle Samuelson

  • Australia A Squad Coach 2022
  • National Event Camp- Men’s 4x100, Assistant Coach 2022
  • Australian Junior Team Coach 2021
  • National Event Camp - Women’s 4x100, Assistant Coach 2019 - 2021
  • QLD State Teams Female Head Coach 2018 - 2021
  • Age Group Coach, Bond University 2015 - 2018
  • Director of Swimming, Bond University 2018 - present

Chris Mooney

  • Commonwealth Games Gold Medal Coach
  • Head Coach Australian Junior Pan Pac Team 2022
  • 3 x Gold medal Coach, Tokyo Olympics 2020
  • Australian swim team coach 2016
  • 20 years successful coaching experience with club programs
  • USA college program coach – NCAA (five years University of Hawaii)
  • Platinum coach status

Zander Hey

  • Assistant Coach, Bond University 2015 - present
  • CEO of ASKER Swim Club, Norway 2013 - 2015
  • Coach of multiple national age champions and medallists

MATT POOLE

  • 2017 Kellogs IronMan Series Champion
  • BMD Northcliffe Head Coach 
  • Bond University Surf Squad Coach

Our facilities

  • 50 metre swimming pool consists of 8 lanes and ranges in depth from 1.2m to 3.8m
  • World Aquatics ratified 25 metre pool with 10 lanes
  • Outdoor, heated Spa
  • Grandstand seating with the capacity to hold 500 people
  • Sports Centre with extensive gymnasium floor
  • Recovery facilities including hot and cold pools
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Ben Armbruster dives into his swimming journey

Ben Armbruster booked his ticket to the Paris Olympics when he finished the 50m freestyle at the Australian Swimming Trials with a time of 21.91.

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Whether you're competing at state, national or international level, BESP provides tailored support to help you thrive in both sport and study.

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