Tri Swim Coach Podcast
Whether you’re barely surviving your first triathlon swim or trying to shave seconds off your Ironman split, this podcast’s got something for you. It’s training tips, real talk, and occasional chaos—all from Tri Swim Coach and a bunch of folks who’ve actually done the damn thing, including pros and long-time coaches. You’ll hear stories, advice, some laughs, and maybe even figure out how to swim faster without feeling like you're drowning in regret. Hosted by Kevin Koskella, a dude who's been in the swim game for over 27 years and still has all his hair—this is your s...
Rethinking The Freestyle Recovery - #166
In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most misunderstood pieces of freestyle: the recovery.
You’ve probably been told you need a “high elbow.” Maybe you’ve spent way too much time trying to make your recovery look pretty instead of making it functional. We’re blowing all of that up today.
I’ll 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 — not your elbow — should be driving the whole show.
We’re talking recovery typ...
TSC Teaser - Rotation 101: Stop Overthinking, Start Swimming Better
Think your recovery doesn’t matter? Think again.
In tomorrow’s full episode, I’m breaking down why how you bring your arm forward in freestyle can make or break your entire stroke.
We’ll talk about why “high elbow recovery” is mostly nonsense, why your shoulder blade, not your elbow, is the real MVP, and how fixing your recovery can unlock smoother, faster, way more efficient swimming.
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Rotation 101: Stop Overthinking, Start Swimming Better
In this episode, we’re cracking open the chaos that is your freestyle rotation. Spoiler: if you’re flipping over like a damn rotisserie chicken or swimming flat like a pancake, you’re 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.
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More Kick Talk: Ankles, Quads, and the Smiley Face Line -#164
Back for round two, and yes—we’re still talking about your kick. Because guess what? It’s still not working the way you think it is.
In this episode, we’re diving deeper into flutter kick mechanics: tight ankles, sleepy hamstrings, and the mysterious “smiley face line” under your tush (you’ll know it when you feel it). We’re 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… you’re literally pu...
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Your Legs Called; They Want a Job -#163
In this episode, we’re kicking things off (pun intended but not really) with the one part of freestyle everyone loves to ignore: your legs. That’s right—your lazy, sinking, drag-inducing legs.
We’re talking all things kick: why “saving your legs for the bike” is a myth that needs to die, how your pelvis and core are running the show (literally), and why squeezing your thighs together like you’re trying to crush a watermelon might be the best swimming advice you’ve never heard.
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Technicians, Therapists, and Taskmasters - #162
In this episode, we’re talking coaching styles—technicians, therapists, and taskmasters—and 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 “perfect” catch, and why your swimmers might be soaking you on deck during butterfly. There’s also a solid detour into spider crickets, broken fingers, and what happens when you try to watch Inception with your dad.
If you’ve ever wondered what kind of coach you are—or if your clients see you as one—you’ll want to listen to th...
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Is Your Stroke Lying To You? - #161
In this episode, we’re breaking down what’s really going on with your arm recovery—and spoiler: your hand isn’t the problem. We dig into body awareness, core connection, and why your stroke might be falling apart the second you stop thinking about it. There’s talk of Pilates (yes, seriously), the myth of the “perfect recovery,” and how to stop swimming like a disconnected spaghetti noodle.
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