Tri Swim Coach Podcast · Dominic Latella

Technicians, Therapists, and Taskmasters - #162

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I'm the technician, Alyssa's the therapist, and Ryan's the taskmaster—these are the three coaching archetypes.

Coach Dominic hosts discussion with co-coaches Alyssa and Ryan exploring coaching archetypes: Technician (precision-focused), Therapist (emotionally intelligent), and Taskmaster (results-driven). Discusses how coaches blend styles based on individual athlete needs and coaching journey. Features deep dive into upside-down reverse zipper drill for improving catch mechanics and preventing dropped elbows. Personal stories about equipment setups and humorous childhood insect encounters provide relatable coaching insights.

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Loose banter that still lands a clear, practical catch cue.

This Tri Swim Coach episode spends some time on camera setup and family movie chatter before it settles into the coaching point. Dominic Littella and Ryan keep the tone loose, but the thread is clear: a catch cue built around the elbow bend, the thumb, and the center line.

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If your catch feels fuzzy, this episode gives you a cleaner map for the shoulder-blade part of the stroke.

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