403 - How to Build a Winning Team: A World-Class NCAA Coach on Culture, Standards, and High Performance

Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! On this episode IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon interviews Chase Kreitler, a renowned swim coach, about his journey from coaching age group swimmers to leading the University of Pittsburgh's swim program. Kreitler discusses his mentorship under coaches like Eddie Reese, Greg Meehan, and Dave Durden, emphasizing the importance of individual responsibility, team culture, and high standards. He shares his strategy for revitalizing the Pitt program, including fostering a high-performance culture through intentional practice habits, team-building activities, and clear communication. Kreitler also highlights the significance of mentorship, risk-taking, and the balance between high expectations and care for athletes. Episode Resources: Hiring Purple Patch Coach: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/careers-page  Fast Track Run Squad: purplepatchfitness.com/fasttrackmarathon Check out our world-class coaching and training options: Tri Squad: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/squad 1:1 Coaching: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/11-coached Run Squad: https://www.purplepatchfitness/com/run-squad Strength Squad: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/strength-1 Live & On-Demand Bike Sessions: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/bike Get a free needs assessment and learn more about our programs: https://purplepatchfitness.simplybook.me/v2/#book/service/19  Live in San Francisco? Explore the Purple Patch Performance Center: https://center.purplepatchfitness.com  Everything you need to know about our methodology: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/our-methodology Amplify your approach to nutrition with Purple Patch + Fuelin https://www.fuelin.com/purplepatch Get access to our free training resources, insight-packed newsletter and more at purplepatchfitness.com