Derek Howorth
Northside Aquatics Center
Aquatics Coordinator
& NS-410 Head Coach

derekhoworth@nisd.net

ASCA Certification - Level 3
Certified Pool Operator
Certified Aquatic Administrator

Coach Howorth joined the NS 410 staff in the fall of 2006 as the Head Coach.  He grew up in San Antonio where he swam with AAAA and Jay High School .  While at Jay he was a UIL State medalist in what many say was the greatest race in the history of Texas High School Swimming (1992 boys' 200im), a many time All-American and current record holder at Jay.

Coach Howorth continued his swimming career at the University of Texas where he was a 6-time All-American , US Olympic Trials Qualifier, and a member of the UT National Championship Team in 1996.  While at Texas he earned his degree in Applied Learning and Development/Sport Management and was on the Dean’s List.

After college, Derek began coaching as the Head Coach of the Florida Aquatic Swim Club (the club team for the University of Florida ).  From there he moved to the Highlander Aquatic Club in Orlando , before returning home to Texas as the Associate Head Coach of the famed Cy-Fair Fleet.  During his time coaching Derek has developed over 20, National Top 16 swimmers, served as the Chair of the Texas Age Group Swimming Committee, been named Gulf Swimming Age Group Coach of the Year in 2005 & 2006, and named TSA Age Group Coach of the Year in 2006.

During his free time Derek enjoys cooking, cycling, and being outdoors.