Kyle Jeewek

COACHING SPECIALTY

  • IN TRAINING

EDUCATION /CERTIFICATIONS

  • USA Swimming Coach Certified

  • Ellis & Associates Water Safety Certified

  • Red Cross WSI

HIGHLIGHTS

  • 20+ years competitive swimming —3 state medals

  • 10 years competitive swim coach: including long course, JO/State, Specialized Stroke mechanics, Masters and Triathlon swimming

  • Assistant coach to one of the Midwest’s largest and most
    successful clubs, producing numerous NCAA swimmers, national qualifiers, and Junior National-caliber athletes.

  • Head coach of Riverplace Rapids in Austin, TX with 115 kids. During “off” seasons running camps and specialized training academies across multiple
    country clubs coaching more than 400 kids/adults

GET TO KNOW COACH kyle

ONE WORD THAT DESCRIBES ME

Charismatic.

FAVORITE STROKE

Butterfly. I love the stroke because it challenges every muscle in the body to think differently yet work in uniform to create artwork. It takes a lot of hard work, balance and strength and when applied together it’s beautiful.

5 FUN FACTS ABOUT ME

  • After graduating college I was with the Illinois State Police while applying for the Hostage Negotiations Unit with the FBI

  • In high school, I was involved in travel show choir and were the Illinois State Champs and got to go travel around Italy to perform.

  • I have spent the last 10 years in the tech industry working for companies building out sales teams, training and developing top talent of new college graduates.

  • 5 years ago I trained my golden cockerspaniel pup Mason to be a service animal and have volunteered at the Dell Children’s Hospital a few times a year to be with the kids ever since. Mason’s favorite visit is always Christmas to help the kids unwrap their presents.

  • I am born/ raised in Chicago and am a diehard Cubs / Bears / Notre Dame fan.

FAVORITE QUOTES

“It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop”

— Confucius

I coach because swimming has the power to teach young athletes confidence, discipline, and resilience — both in and out of the pool.

My philosophy focuses on long-term development by emphasizing fundamentals, effort, and positive habits over immediate results. I strive to create a supportive and fun environment where swimmers feel safe to learn, make mistakes, and challenge themselves.

Every athlete is different. I work to meet each swimmer where they are, helping them build confidence, responsibility, and a genuine love for the sport. My goal is to help young swimmers grow not only as athletes, but as people who believe in themselves and enjoy the process of improvement.

Coaching Background

I was mentored by and coached alongside Bill Schalz with the Academy Bullets and through his Swim with Bill program in Illinois for several years.

Bill serves in leadership roles with Illinois Swimming, has contributed to USA Swimming committees, and frequently presents at coaching clinics on athlete development, stroke technique, and program building. My time working with him helped shape my approach to technical development, program design, and long-term athlete growth.

Core Skills & Areas of Focus

  • Stroke mechanics and technical analysis (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly)

  • Periodized training and program design (age-group through elite)

  • Race strategy, starts, turns, and pacing

  • Dryland strength and conditioning, with an emphasis on injury prevention

  • Video analysis and performance metrics

  • Athlete talent identification and long-term development planning

  • Meet planning, taper strategies, and race-day coaching

  • Team culture, motivation, and leadership

  • Parent communication and athlete mental skills coaching

I am committed to developing swimmers who are technically sound, mentally strong, and confident in their ability to improve through consistent effort and positive habits.