Coaches and Instructors

Our Coaches and Instructors

Head Coach/Owner

Josh Willer

Josh Willer started his swimming career at the age of 4, at his local YMCA just outside of Chicago. Building on his accomplishments in the sport, he served as Team Captain and school record holder during his collegiate swimming career at Ball State University in Indiana. Josh's passion for swimming inspired him to become a student of the sport, allowing him unique coaching opportunities. In 2011, Josh had the privilege of coaching within the international scene. Developing the 2nd largest swim program in Egypt and serving as Head National Coach for Antigua and Barbuda. Coach Josh has worked with many international level athletes competing at Junior Worlds, World Championships, Commonwealth Games, and Youth Olympic Games. As well as Olympians from 3 different countries including the United States. 


Since moving to Texas, Coach Josh saw an opportunity to continue his passion for swimming. Ready to share his new worldly experiences, Texas Elite Swimming was born. Only 2 years since establishing Texas Elite Swimming, Coach Josh has taken athletes from motivational B times to TAGS cuts. US Open athletes, World Cup athletes, and numerous Junior Nat, Futures and Sectional athletes, 2 TAGS champions and other top 8 TAGS finishers.


Coach Josh continues to help athletes reach their goals, build confidence and passion for the sport of swimming and is ready to take your athlete to the next level.

Head Coach/Owner

Josh Willer

Josh Willer started his swimming career at the age of 4, at his local YMCA just outside of Chicago. Building on his accomplishments in the sport, he served as Team Captain and school record holder during his collegiate swimming career at Ball State University in Indiana. Josh's passion for swimming inspired him to become a student of the sport, allowing him unique coaching opportunities. In 2011, Josh had the privilege of coaching within the international scene. Developing the 2nd largest swim program in Egypt and serving as Head National Coach for Antigua and Barbuda. Coach Josh has worked with many international level athletes competing at Junior Worlds, World Championships, Commonwealth Games, and Youth Olympic Games. As well as Olympians from 3 different countries including the United States. 


Since moving to Texas, Coach Josh saw an opportunity to continue his passion for swimming. Ready to share his new worldly experiences, Texas Elite Swimming was born. Only 2 years since establishing Texas Elite Swimming, Coach Josh has taken athletes from motivational B times to TAGS cuts. US Open athletes, World Cup athletes, and numerous Junior Nat, Futures and Sectional athletes, 2 TAGS champions and other top 8 TAGS finishers.


Coach Josh continues to help athletes reach their goals, build confidence and passion for the sport of swimming and is ready to take your athlete to the next level.

Our Partners at Elite Training Solutions

Founder and CEO of Wenning Strength

Dr. Matt R. Wenning

Three-time world champion powerlifter, Dr. Matt Wenning holds a Master of Science in Biomechanics, a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Ball State University, Indiana and is a PhD of Kinesiology Student at Concordia University, St. Paul.


As a Strength Coach for Ball State University, Indiana from 1999-2005, Dr. Wenning has advised 20 plus teams for both in-season maintenance, and off season progression. This dedicated experience has led Dr. Wenning the prospects to assist in nearly every sport in the NCAA. In 2019, Dr. Matt Wenning was inducted in the Ball State University’s Athletics & Biomechanics Alumni Hall of Fame.


Dr. Wenning has shared his experience with athletes of all levels and disciplines, military and law enforcement units, firefighters, executives, and individuals with disabilities translating high-performance science into real-world strength, durability, and leadership.

How can Dr. Matt Wenning help your athlete?


Through constant training, research, and experimentation with vast athletes, Matt can help your athlete achieve their goals whether in the water or dryland. Matt and his experienced team offer strength assessments to help guide your athlete on their journey, via in person or online.


Questions before you commit? Send him a note via their Contact form and he’ll get back to you as soon as possible: https://wenningstrength.com/contact/ They look forward to hearing from you!

Founder of Sky’s Rooted Nutrition

Skylar Weir, MS, RD

Skylar is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) who earned her Master of Science from Metropolitan State University of Denver and completed her dietetic internship at UC San Diego Health hospital systems. Prior to becoming an RDN, Skylar graduated from California Polytechnical State University of San Luis Obispo with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering and worked as an engineer for just over four years. Her own health journey and background as a competitive athlete ignited her passion and curiosity for sports and performance nutrition.


During her time at UC San Diego Health, she received extensive training in Medical Nutrition Therapy in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Skylar’s areas of expertise include eating disorders, disordered eating, and sports and performance nutrition. Skylar brings a compassionate approach to each counseling session. She always emphasizes the importance of establishing a positive relationship with food and body while working on nutrition and lifestyle behavior change.


Skylar currently resides in Steamboat Springs, CO where she’s an avid trail runner, biker, and winter sport athlete. She’s looking forward to supporting the Texas Elite swimming athletes in optimizing their health, performance, and their longevity in sport through her virtual nutrition services.


Skylar offers virtual 1:1 counseling sessions for athletes and their families using a HIPPA compliant telehealth platform. 


The following packages are available to Texas Elite athletes:


Nutrition Kickstarter Package

  • Includes one 60-minute initial consultation + one 45-minute follow-up session
  • Includes access to messaging between appointments and the option to purchase additional 30-minute follow-up sessions if needed


Sustain Nutrition Package

  • Includes one 60-minute initial consultation + four 30-minute follow-up sessions
  • Includes access to messaging between appointments and the option to purchase additional 30-minute follow-up sessions if needed


If you have questions on what package would be most appropriate for your athlete or would like to learn more about her services, you can visit her website:

https://www.skysrootednutrition.com or email Skylar at skylar@skysrootednutrition.com