Purple Patch Podcast 39 Gerry Rodrigues of Tower 26 - Part 1
Sep 18, 2018
01:00:13
Did you know that Gerry Rodrigues coached Matt Dixon in swimming when Matt was a professional triathlete? Their relationship and mutual respect span decades - as does their knowledge of the sport.
Of course, this isn't a typical conversation about swim form and technique. This is a deep dive with two triathlon experts through their lens of performance and coaching.
In part one of this two-part series, they reminisce about each other's careers and how coaching and training have changed, especially for the multisport athlete.
In addition to great stories, they discuss:
- Gerry's swim career and race memories
- Open water race tactics and strategy advice
- Components that have facilitated the success of Tower 26
- The importance of nailing the basics
- Athlete development, the lure of lofty aspirations, and why coach hopping is detrimental to success
- The role of a coach and collaboration between coach and athlete
In part two, they'll discuss the future of the sport. Stay tuned!
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