Jack Roach talks with Chris Plumb on today’s episode of Off the Deck. Currently the Director of Coach and Athlete Development for TIDE Swimming in Virginia, Jack brings more than 35 years of coaching experience to his interactions with coaches and swimmers. Jack’s impact across swimming is immeasurable. He and Chris dig into the relationships and trust built between coaches and athletes, Jack’s career path from the US Marine Corps to the pool deck, how he nurtured the Team USA culture in his time as USA Swimming’s National Junior Team Director, how coaches can help athletes navigate struggle, and understanding purpose in life.
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