Southeast Tennessee Swimming is a year-round USA Swimming club team. 

Southeast Tennessee Swimming envisions a future where every child in our community has an opportunity to swim, grow, and thrive-- regardless of background. We strive to build a unified team that empowers young athletes with confidence, discipline and life-long skills, while expanding our positive impact on the community. 

 Our mission is to create a safe, supportive environment where swimmers develop perseverance, life skills, and a strong sense of community while striving for success in and out of the pool. 

Swim Together -- Grow Together -- Succeed Together 

Our athletes practice at three facilities located at the 

Ooltewah Swim Center, and Chattanooga/Hamilton Place YMCA.

 Ooltewah Swim Center

Address:  6849 Mountain View Road, Ooltewah, TN 37363 

Chattanooga/Hamilton Place YMCA
Address: 7430 Shallowford Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421

Coaching Staff

Head Coach: Philipp Davydotchkin

Philipp Davydotchkin is the Head Coach and CEO of Southeast Tennessee Swimming (SETS), bringing over 15 years of experience developing swimmers at every level, from first time competitors to national champions and Olympic Trials qualifiers.

Philipp has coached athletes to success at YMCA Nationals, USA Swimming national meets, and international competitions, including contributing to the preparation of Olympic-level swimmers for the Tokyo Games. He is known for building strong team cultures, developing technically sound swimmers, and creating programs that balance high performance with long-term athlete development.

With advanced training in sports education and a background leading successful swim teams across the country, Philipp combines proven coaching expertise with thoughtful leadership to guide SETS athletes toward excellence in the pool and beyond.

Outside of swimming, Philipp is a proud dad to a 17 year old son preparing for college and the owner of two dogs, Ollie and Tibet. You can find Ollie next to Coach Philipp at practice daily!

Age Group Coach: Maddie Weathers

Age Group Coach: Erin Lake