Sink or Swim
James Koval & Mitch Schall
Mitchell Schall and James Koval are two young collegiate swim coaches and longtime friends navigating their career paths while recruiting and managing their athletes, with plenty of stories and anecdotes from this weird little sport we call swimming and diving.
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Top 10 Sink or Swim Episodes
Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Sink or Swim episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Sink or Swim for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Sink or Swim episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
SoS 5: Madness or Mundane?
Sink or Swim
04/16/25 • 21 min
On this week's episode, James and Mitch discuss the ever-changing landscape of college athletics, the coaching job market, how the transfer portal figures to impact collegiate swimming and diving into the future, whether Grant House is a hero or a villain, and much more!
SoS 1: Introduction
Sink or Swim
02/03/25 • 20 min
Hello and welcome to the Sink or Swim Podcast! In this episode, James and Mitch tell you a bit about themselves and why they're starting a podcast. We talk a bit about culture building as a young coach, looking for diamonds in the rough while recruiting, and finish up with some taper talk since it is that time of year.
Have any questions you'd like to see answered on the pod? DM us at sink.or.swimpod on Instagram!
SoS 4: Portals and Markets
Sink or Swim
03/17/25 • 24 min
In this episode, James and Mitch talk about the current bedlam in the NCAA transfer portal as well as the equivalent for coaches: the NCAA Marketplace.
Have a question for the pod? Please reach out to the instagram @sink.or.swimpod or email [email protected]!
SoS 2: So You Want to Coach?
Sink or Swim
02/10/25 • 21 min
On this week's episode, James and Mitch discuss how they went from part-time to full-time coaches, and what that looks like in this ever-changing NCAA landscape. We talk about the NCAA marketplace, swim camps, and other ways to get your name out there to potential employers.
We are now on Youtube at @thesinkorswimpod!
Reach us at [email protected] or on our instagram @sink.or.swimpod
SoS 3: Conference Recap & What's Ahead
Sink or Swim
02/26/25 • 14 min
In this short, sweet, and special episode of Sink or Swim, James and Mitch talk about their big weekends at the conference championships and look ahead to what's on the horizon for coaches this spring.
CALL TO ACTION: Have questions for us you'd like to have answered on the show? Want to appear on the pod? Please reach out to us at [email protected]!
FAQ
How many episodes does Sink or Swim have?
Sink or Swim currently has 5 episodes available.
What topics does Sink or Swim cover?
The podcast is about Swimming, Podcasts and Sports.
What is the most popular episode on Sink or Swim?
The episode title 'SoS 2: So You Want to Coach?' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Sink or Swim?
The average episode length on Sink or Swim is 20 minutes.
How often are episodes of Sink or Swim released?
Episodes of Sink or Swim are typically released every 19 days, 2 hours.
When was the first episode of Sink or Swim?
The first episode of Sink or Swim was released on Feb 3, 2025.
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