Elite Swim Coach · Author · Creator
"I've been on both sides of the lane rope."
Twenty years competing at the national level. Twenty years building athletes on the deck. Here to help you and your program get more out of both.
The Approach
Forty years in competitive swimming — first as a national-level athlete, then as a coach developing the next generation. The technical work matters. Stroke mechanics, training periodization, race strategy — these are non-negotiable. But the athletes who reach their ceiling are the ones who also know who they are in the water.
That's the Podium Method. And it's what I bring to every pool deck, every speaking engagement, and every program I work with.
Read My StoryHow We Work Together
Technique education, race strategy, and performance mindset — built for athletes and coaches who want to understand what they're doing and why. New content weekly.
Watch on YouTubeA structured coaching community on Skool. Frameworks, direct coaching access, and a serious group of swimmers and coaches invested in doing the work properly.
Join the CommunityThe mental side of competitive swimming, written for athletes who are ready to go there. Available on Amazon. Used by coaches, athletes, and parents across the country.
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What Coaches & Athletes Say
Chris has a rare ability to connect technical coaching with athlete identity. The framework he uses doesn't just improve performance — it changes how athletes see themselves in the water.
I went from missing cuts to qualifying for Futures in one season. What changed wasn't my training volume — it was how I thought about who I was as a swimmer.
I signed with University of the Pacific and just dropped to 20.58 in the 50 free. A few years ago I was a summer league kid. Coach Chris saw something I hadn't seen in myself yet.
Whether you're a club director looking for a speaker, a collegiate program seeking an elite coach, or an athlete ready to close the gap between training and performance — this is where we start.