About THE Team
Kingfish Rhode Island (KING-RI) is led by Matt Emmert, Head Swimming Coach & Assistant Athletic Director at Roger Williams University, and Jillian Emmert, Athletics and Auxiliary Services Director at St. Michael’s Country Day School.
At Kingfish Rhode Island, we provide a complete pathway for swimmers of all levels—from learn-to-swim beginners to National Qualifiers, as well as Masters swimmers and triathletes. Our experienced and diverse coaching staff includes professionals with backgrounds in recreational, USA Swimming, high school, and collegiate coaching. Passionate about developing swimmers at every stage, we offer year-round training and competition opportunities in a supportive, team-focused environment.
Our Mission
Our mission is to promote a safe, healthy, fun, & competitive environment. We believe that positive process produces performance, and with this in mind, no dreams are too big or small for members within our organization.
Our Vision:
Kingfish Rhode Island (KFRI) envisions swimming as more than a sport—it’s a pathway to developing responsible, resilient individuals who thrive both in and beyond athletics. We believe that success in swimming is attainable for anyone through consistency, effort, and perseverance. By fostering meaningful connections with each swimmer, we empower them to reach their full potential in and out of the pool. Our value-driven approach sets us apart, creating a supportive and purpose-driven community that goes beyond competition.
Our PHILOSOPHY
Positive Process Produces Performance
Positive
We believe wholeheartedly in creating a positive coaching environment for our athletes, parents, and staff. A positive environment breeds self-confidence and ensures each individual is invested in the success of our program. Simply, we believe a positive environment cultivates long-term success.
Process
One of the guiding principles of our philosophy is to be hyper focused on the process, not outcomes. Your attitude, competitiveness, and preparedness on a daily basis will determine your success. Focus on the journey and you will have no regrets with where you end up, but rather extraordinary growth.
Produces
Through a positive environment with an emphasis on the process, individuals will nurture a selfless attitude, which will cultivate a successful team environment. Our environment produces a natural ability to make personal sacrifices for the betterment of our team, members, and individuals.
Performance
Staying Positive and focusing on the Process will in return Produce Performance. The self-confidence that is established through a positive process is a “soft-skill” that will stick with our athletes throughout the remainder of their lives. They will have a leg up on the competition, as they will have mastered the ability to create a collaborative, positive, and inclusive athletic environment.
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