Swim Like You Mean It: A No-BS Talk with Greg Harper
Tri Swim Coach Podcast
On todayâs episode, I sit down with Greg Harper: D1 swimmer turned pro triathlete, two-time Ironman 70.3 World Championship qualifier, and swim coach who isnât afraid to challenge coaching norms. We dig into why âglidingâ is killing your swim, how ditching your smartwatch might actually help your performance, and the real link between breath control and open-water speed. Plus, Greg shares what burnout taught him about lifelong athlete development and how stroke rate beats ego every time. Connect with Greg Harper on Instagram: ...
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Letâs Talk About the Feather: Yeah, Thatâs a Real Thing
Tri Swim Coach Podcast
Most swimmers finish their stroke like theyâre just trying to get their arm out of the wayânot like theyâre trying to move forward. In this solo episode, Iâm diving into a concept almost nobody talks about in freestyle: the feather. The feather is that subtle but crucial outward motion at the end of your stroke that sets up a smooth recovery and gives you just a little extra propulsion, without blowing up your shoulder. Itâs not just for elites. Itâs not complicated. But it does take intention. đĽ Want to see what Iâm talking about? Watch the demo drills here: Progression...
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Finding Your Place in the Water
Tri Swim Coach Podcast
In this episode of the Tri Swim Coach Podcast, we dive into what it means to make swimming more than just another workoutâitâs a lifestyle. We talk about the unique quirks of swim coaches (like why we all dress like we just got off a boat), how swimming can be a form of therapy, and why getting in the water isnât just good for your bodyâitâs good for your mind. We also break down how to fit swimming into your weekly routine without turning your life upside down. Whether youâre swimming for fitness, recovery, or just to clear your head, this episode is for you. ...
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Breaking All the Rules: How Ryan Stille Got Faster
Tri Swim Coach Podcast
Alright, this episode is a wild one. Iâm sitting down with Ryan Stille, an open-water swimmer who basically threw front-quadrant freestyle out the window and decided to swim like a normal human. You know, with actual efficiency and momentum not that âpause-and-prayâ nonsense that everybody loves to preach. We get into the whole transformation: how he went from dragging through the water like he was towing a small boat to slicing through it like a damn torpedo. Here is Ryan during his Lake Tahoe Swim: ==================================================================...
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Stop Chasing Pretty - #167
Tri Swim Coach Podcast
So in this one, we spiralâemotionally and professionally. We talk about Top Chef making us cry, why your arms shouldn't be twins (yes, like your eyebrows), and how telling someone âreal swimmers go under 2:00â is basically psychological warfare in a swim cap. Also, keyhole pulls? Trash. Gone. Antiquated like floppy disks and landlines. Ohâand one of my swimmers dropped 50 minutes off his marathon swim after we stopped doing what the internet says is âcorrect.â So yeah, maybe rethink that pretty little front quadrant glide. Itâs a mix of rants, weird metaphors, swim coaching, and...
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Rethinking The Freestyle Recovery - #166
Tri Swim Coach Podcast
In this episode, weâre diving into one of the most misunderstood pieces of freestyle: the recovery. Youâve probably been told you need a âhigh elbow.â Maybe youâve spent way too much time trying to make your recovery look pretty instead of making it functional. Weâre blowing all of that up today. Iâll walk you through why the way you bring your arm forward absolutely matters, why mimicking fast swimmers can actually slow you down, and why your shoulder blade â not your elbow â should be driving the whole show. Weâre talking recovery types (straight arm vs relaxed), the...
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Rotation 101: Stop Overthinking, Start Swimming Better
Tri Swim Coach Podcast
In this episode, weâre cracking open the chaos that is your freestyle rotation. Spoiler: if youâre flipping over like a damn rotisserie chicken or swimming flat like a pancake, youâre doing it wrong. We break down why 45 degrees is the magic number, how your shoulder blades are secretly calling the shots, and why your kick should not be the engine turning your body. YouTube: TSC Newsletter: Instagram: Facebook: TikTok: Sponsor đââď¸ Big thanks to SwimBox â where your swimming gets better and no one judges your feet. đ SUPPORT OUR STUFF đŤ Breathe Better,...
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More Kick Talk: Ankles, Quads, and the Smiley Face Line -#164
Tri Swim Coach Podcast
Back for round two, and yesâweâre still talking about your kick. Because guess what? Itâs still not working the way you think it is. In this episode, weâre diving deeper into flutter kick mechanics: tight ankles, sleepy hamstrings, and the mysterious âsmiley face lineâ under your tush (youâll know it when you feel it). Weâre breaking down why your ankles matter more than your effort, how to actually use your cool down for something other than staring at the bottom of the pool, and why your legs might be sinking because⌠youâre literally pushing them down. Yeah....
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Your Legs Called; They Want a Job -#163
Tri Swim Coach Podcast
In this episode, weâre kicking things off (pun intended but not really) with the one part of freestyle everyone loves to ignore: your legs. Thatâs rightâyour lazy, sinking, drag-inducing legs. Weâre talking all things kick: why âsaving your legs for the bikeâ is a myth that needs to die, how your pelvis and core are running the show (literally), and why squeezing your thighs together like youâre trying to crush a watermelon might be the best swimming advice youâve never heard. Thereâs also a deep dive into anatomy, dysfunction, Ricky Ricardoâs bongo drums, and why...
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Technicians, Therapists, and Taskmasters - #162
Tri Swim Coach Podcast
In this episode, weâre talking coaching stylesâtechnicians, therapists, and taskmastersâand what it really means to teachsomeone to move better in the water. We dive into a strange-but-effective drill (nips to hips, anyone?), the myth of the âperfectâ catch, and why your swimmers might be soaking you on deck during butterfly. Thereâs also a solid detour into spider crickets, broken fingers, and what happens when you try to watch Inception with your dad. If youâve ever wondered what kind of coach you areâor if your clients see you as oneâyouâll want to listen to this one. ...
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Alright, listen up, â if your working on your swimming and need to gain open water skills, this camp is for you.
Coach Dominic Latella is hosting a next-level swim camp, and if youâve ever thought, âIâd love open wate to be fun, and also not feel like Iâm dying in the process,â then sign up right now before all the spots are gone.
Whatâs in it for you?
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Technique Tweaks â Because letâs be honest, we all need them.
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Drills That Actually Work â Not just some random stuff to make you tired.
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Open Water Skills â Sighting, drafting, and not getting dunked at the turn buoy.
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Video Analysis â So you can finally see why your stroke looks more like a wet noodle than Phelps.
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An Epic Group â Training with people who push you (and also donât judge your wetsuit struggles).
Why You Should Sign Up:
Most triathletes just keep muscling through the swim, hoping theyâll magically get better. News flash: They wonât. But you? Youâre smart. Youâre reading this. You know that a little technique goes a long way. So come get some hands-on coaching, actually fix your stroke, and make the water work for you instead of against you.
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Date: April 4th-6th
đ Location: Austin, TX, Lake Travis, Cove B and B
đ Spots are limited, and FOMO is real. Donât be that person kicking yourself laterâsign up now.
How to Reserve Your Spot
Apply to join the camp here: https://forms.gle/48n6BBwPP6dpBgjD6
Space is limited! email me at dominic@thetriswimcoach.com if you have questions
Letâs make this an unforgettable swim experience!
