Aquajets’ Kate Lundsten on Training Elite Club Swimmers, Developing “HAPIE” Athletes

Coleman Hodges
by Coleman Hodges 6

January 05th, 2023 News

In the SwimSwam Podcast dive deeper into the sport you love with insider conversations about swimming. Hosted by Coleman HodgesGarrett McCaffrey, and Gold Medal Mel Stewart, SwimSwam welcomes the biggest names in swimming you already know and rising stars you need to get to know, as we break down the past, present, and future of aquatic sports.

Kate Lundsten has been the Head Coach of the Aquajets Swim Team since 2004. In that stretch, she has been named to multiple USA Swimming International Staffs, coached multiple NAG records, and built a reputation of excellence with 7 Silver and 5 Gold medals in USA Swimming’s Club Excellence program.

In this conversation Kate discusses her coaching style as a combination of fun and holding the kids accountable. She likes to teach by asking the kids the right questions so that they can figure out solutions on their own.

She dives deep into underwaters, a strength for most of the top level Aquajets swimmers. Kate is kind enough to give us a couple example sets she uses to make the kick count automatic in races. She also tells us a little about her dryland and how it fits into the overall progression of their program.

Kate describes a very healthy culture centered around the Aquajets values, HAPIE. Humility, Accountability, Perseverance, Integrity, and Empathy. Much of the program’s success seems to come from Kate’s ability to learn and let her coaches do the jobs they were hired to do.

A lot to be learned from one of the best coaches in the sport!

Music: Otis McDonald
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Opinions, beliefs and viewpoints of the interviewed guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of the hosts, SwimSwam Partners, LLC and/or SwimSwam advertising partners.

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Megan
1 year ago

As one of the coaches that gets to work with her, it’s important to say that everything she is as great as this podcast makes her seem. Kate is a wonder to work with, an excellent manager in her own way and truly the reason we all are coaching on this team in particular. Thank you for giving her this space to share.

ALA
1 year ago

Kate is simply the best!!!!!

Seth
1 year ago

I have swam at multiple meets hosted by Aquajets.

Kate really knows what she is doing!

Former NM Coach
1 year ago

Kate has done an INCREDIBLE job!!!

Former Ajet
1 year ago

Kate is a great coach who consistently develops remarkable athletes. Not just fast swimmers, but good people!

Coach
1 year ago

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Coleman started his journey in the water at age 1, and although he actually has no memory of that, something must have stuck. A Missouri native, he joined the Columbia Swim Club at age 9, where he is still remembered for his stylish dragon swim trunks. After giving up on …

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