Press & Credentials

The track record.
In full.

Coaching honors, published work, speaking history, and the credentials that put context around the results.

Twenty years of verifiable results.

Coaching Recognition
3x Pacific Swimming All-Star Coach
Head Coach — 2025 PACSwim OPTC Distance Camp
Zones All-Stars Coach — 2024 & 2025 PacSwim Zones
Coach — 2024 Pacific Coast All-Stars
Coach — 2024 WZAG All-Stars
ASCA Ambassador — American Swimming Coaches Association
ASCA Level 2 Certified
Athlete Results
Grew sectionals qualifiers at Brentwood Seawolves from 1 in 5 years to 5 in 3 years
Matthew Nakayama — 20.58 in the 50 free, signed to University of the Pacific
Colton Oravec — Developed from recreational summer league swimmer to Futures qualifier
Remainder of senior group holds Far Westerns qualifying times
Current Positions
Senior Group Coach → Head Coach (Fall 2026)
Brentwood Seawolves Swim Club
Chris Da Sie with Pacific Swimming coaching staff

In print and on deck.

Amazon
Pressure to Podium

Full-length book on performance mindset and identity-based coaching for competitive swimmers. ASIN: B0G5XDYY2L.

SwimSwam
Coaching Methodology Articles

Published articles on stroke technique, athlete development, and performance coaching for competitive swimmers.

ASCA
Coaching Education Publications

Published work for the American Swimming Coaches Association on identity-based coaching frameworks and program development.

Podcast
Guest Appearances

Podcast guest discussing athletic performance, coaching methodology, and the mental frameworks behind competitive development.

Between The Laps
YouTube Channel

Weekly coaching content covering technique, race strategy, and performance mindset for competitive swimmers and coaches.

Swim Accelerator
Coaching Community

Skool-based coaching community with structured curriculum, frameworks, and direct coaching access for swimmers and coaches.

Chris Da Sie with athletes celebrating at competition

Booking or press inquiry?

For media inquiries, event bookings, or press requests — reach out directly. Photos, bios, and speaker materials available on request.

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Photos
High-resolution headshots and deck photography available on request
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Speaker Bio
Short, medium, and long-form bios for event programs and conference materials
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Talk Descriptions
Full talk descriptions and technical requirements for all three signature talks
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