Tri Swim Coach Podcast

Dominic Latella
  • 4.6 (164)
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  • UPDATED WEEKLY
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 spot if you're trying to level up and not get smoked in open water. Jump in.

  1. 2D AGO

    Finding Your Place in the Water

    In this episode of the Tri Swim Coach Podcast, we dive into what it means to make swimming more than just another workout—it’s 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 isn’t just good for your body—it’s good for your mind. We also break down how to fit swimming into your weekly routine without turning your life upside down. Whether you’re swimming for fitness, recovery, or just to clear your head, this episode is for you. 🎙️ Subscribe, rate, and share the podcast if you’re loving the content. Hit play, jump in, and let’s make swimming a lifestyle. ======================================================================= Sponsor: 🏊‍♂️ Big thanks to SwimBox — where your swimming gets better and no one judges your recovery. 👉 https://www.theswimbox.com   YouTube: https://youtu.be/2odTqepF5Zg TSC Newsletter: https://sendfox.com/triswimcoach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/triswimcoach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/triswimcoach TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@triswimcoach?_t=ZP-8vfKANQ964N&_r=1   SUPPORT OUR STUFF 🫁 Breathe Better, Race Stronger Take the Freestyle Breathing Course: 👉 triswimcoach.com/tri-swim-breathing 🥇 Tri Swim Success Program Go from “I hate swimming” to “I get it now”: 👉 triswimcoach.com/tri-swim-program4

    58 min

  2. 3D AGO

    TSC Teaser - #169

    ================================================================== Sponsor: 🏊‍♂️ Big thanks to SwimBox — where your swimming gets better and no one judges your recovery. 👉 https://www.theswimbox.com ================================================================== YouTube: https://youtu.be/2odTqepF5Zg TSC Newsletter: https://sendfox.com/triswimcoach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/triswimcoach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/triswimcoach TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@triswimcoach?_t=ZP-8vfKANQ964N&_r=1   SUPPORT OUR STUFF 🫁 Breathe Better, Race Stronger Take the Freestyle Breathing Course: 👉 triswimcoach.com/tri-swim-breathing 🥇 Tri Swim Success Program Go from “I hate swimming” to “I get it now”: 👉 triswimcoach.com/tri-swim-program4

    4 min

  3. MAY 12

    Breaking All the Rules: How Ryan Stille Got Faster

    Alright, this episode is a wild one. I’m 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 “pause-and-pray” 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: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9U9_zoBZUR/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== ================================================================== Sponsor: 🏊‍♂️ Big thanks to SwimBox — where your swimming gets better and no one judges your recovery. 👉 https://www.theswimbox.com ================================================================== YouTube: https://youtu.be/2odTqepF5Zg TSC Newsletter: https://sendfox.com/triswimcoach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/triswimcoach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/triswimcoach TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@triswimcoach?_t=ZP-8vfKANQ964N&_r=1   SUPPORT OUR STUFF 🫁 Breathe Better, Race Stronger Take the Freestyle Breathing Course: 👉 triswimcoach.com/tri-swim-breathing 🥇 Tri Swim Success Program Go from “I hate swimming” to “I get it now”: 👉 triswimcoach.com/tri-swim-program4

    58 min

  4. EPISODE 168

    TSC Teaser - #168

    Alright, this episode is a wild one. I’m 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 “pause-and-pray” 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.  ================================================================== Sponsor: 🏊‍♂️ Big thanks to SwimBox — where your swimming gets better and no one judges your recovery. 👉 https://www.theswimbox.com ================================================================== YouTube: https://youtu.be/2odTqepF5Zg TSC Newsletter: https://sendfox.com/triswimcoach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/triswimcoach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/triswimcoach TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@triswimcoach?_t=ZP-8vfKANQ964N&_r=1   SUPPORT OUR STUFF 🫁 Breathe Better, Race Stronger Take the Freestyle Breathing Course: 👉 triswimcoach.com/tri-swim-breathing 🥇 Tri Swim Success Program Go from “I hate swimming” to “I get it now”: 👉 triswimcoach.com/tri-swim-program4

    4 min

  5. MAY 5

    Stop Chasing Pretty - #167

    So in this one, we spiral—emotionally 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 “real swimmers go under 2:00” is basically psychological warfare in a swim cap. Also, keyhole pulls? Trash. Gone. Antiquated like floppy disks and landlines. Oh—and one of my swimmers dropped 50 minutes off his marathon swim after we stopped doing what the internet says is “correct.” So yeah, maybe rethink that pretty little front quadrant glide. It’s a mix of rants, weird metaphors, swim coaching, and probably some oversharing. You’ll like it. YouTube: https://youtu.be/2odTqepF5Zg TSC Newsletter: https://sendfox.com/triswimcoach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/triswimcoach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/triswimcoach TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@triswimcoach?_t=ZP-8vfKANQ964N&_r=1 ================================================================== SUPPORT OUR STUFF 🫁 Breathe Better, Race Stronger Take the Freestyle Breathing Course: 👉 triswimcoach.com/tri-swim-breathing 🥇 Tri Swim Success Program Go from “I hate swimming” to “I get it now”: 👉 triswimcoach.com/tri-swim-program4 ======================================================================= Sponsor: 🏊‍♂️ Big thanks to SwimBox — where your swimming gets better and no one judges your recovery. 👉 https://www.theswimbox.com

    53 min

  6. MAY 4

    TSC Teaser - #167 Stop Chasing Pretty

    What do eyebrows, shoulder pumps, and Reddit have in common? Apparently… swimming. We get into why your arms shouldn’t be twins, how “failure” might be the best coach you’ve ever had, and why outdated technique advice just won’t die. 🧠 If you've ever thought “I'm not a swimmer”, you need to hear this. 🎙️ Catch the full episode every Monday at 5 a.m., perfect timing to fire up your brain (and maybe your swim) before that morning workout. Don’t miss it. TSC Newsletter: https://sendfox.com/triswimcoach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/triswimcoach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/triswimcoach TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@triswimcoach?_t=ZP-8vfKANQ964N&_r=1 Sponsor 🏊‍♂️ Big thanks to SwimBox – where your swimming gets better and no one judges your feet. 👉 https://www.theswimbox.com   SUPPORT OUR STUFF 🫁 Breathe Better, Race Stronger Take the Freestyle Breathing Course: 👉 triswimcoach.com/tri-swim-breathing 🥇 Tri Swim Success Program Go from “I hate swimming” to “I get it now”: 👉 triswimcoach.com/tri-swim-program4

    5 min

  7. APR 28

    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 types (straight arm vs relaxed), the problem with "front quadrant" freestyle, the real reason fingertip drag drills can backfire, and how your recovery sets the stage for everything that happens next. Swimming isn’t about looking good. It’s about moving well. Let’s rethink your recovery and make freestyle way easier — and way faster. YouTube: https://youtu.be/2odTqepF5Zg TSC Newsletter: https://sendfox.com/triswimcoach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/triswimcoach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/triswimcoach TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@triswimcoach?_t=ZP-8vfKANQ964N&_r=1 ================================================================== SUPPORT OUR STUFF 🫁 Breathe Better, Race Stronger Take the Freestyle Breathing Course: 👉 triswimcoach.com/tri-swim-breathing 🥇 Tri Swim Success Program Go from “I hate swimming” to “I get it now”: 👉 triswimcoach.com/tri-swim-program4 ======================================================================= Sponsor: 🏊‍♂️ Big thanks to SwimBox — where your swimming gets better and no one judges your recovery. 👉 https://www.theswimbox.com

    34 min

  8. EPISODE 165

    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. TSC Newsletter: https://sendfox.com/triswimcoach Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/triswimcoach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/triswimcoach TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@triswimcoach?_t=ZP-8vfKANQ964N&_r=1 Sponsor 🏊‍♂️ Big thanks to SwimBox – where your swimming gets better and no one judges your feet. 👉 https://www.theswimbox.com   SUPPORT OUR STUFF 🫁 Breathe Better, Race Stronger Take the Freestyle Breathing Course: 👉 triswimcoach.com/tri-swim-breathing 🥇 Tri Swim Success Program Go from “I hate swimming” to “I get it now”: 👉 triswimcoach.com/tri-swim-program4

    5 min
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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 spot if you're trying to level up and not get smoked in open water. Jump in.

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  • Creator
    Dominic Latella
  • Years Active
    2009 - 2025
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    Copyright © 2025 Tri Swim Coach LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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    Tri Swim Coach Podcast

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