Jan 10, 2026

Josh Fleagle

  • Head Coach, Associate Head Coach, Age Group Coach, Technique Coach
  • Indiana, USA
Full time Head Coach Head Age Group Coach Associate Head Coach Other

Personal Summary

Driven swim coach, excels at complex problem solving, working with others, in
depth stroke evaluation, personal growth/successful season planning.
Consistently draws out others’ best through application of innovative coaching
techniques and first, hand experience. Passionate and insatiable hunger to
improve and grow.

Work Experience

Assistant Coach for Spire (High School) and Lead Coach for 10 and Unders
Sep 2024 - Present Lawrence Swim Team

  • Serve as Assistant Coach for the Spire High School swim group and Lead Coach for the 10 & Under age group.

  • Support daily practices, meet preparation, and athlete development in collaboration with the head coaching staff.

  • Design and lead all training sessions for younger athletes, with a strong emphasis on stroke technique, water safety, and foundational skill development.

  • Create a positive, age-appropriate training environment that promotes discipline, teamwork, confidence, and personal growth.

  • Collaborate with fellow coaches to implement seasonal training plans and support long-term athlete progression within the program.

  • Provide on-deck coaching during practices and competitions, including warm-up coordination, race strategy guidance, and post-race feedback.

  • Maintain consistent communication with athletes and families regarding progress, attendance, and upcoming events while fostering a strong, inclusive team culture.

Head Age Group Coach
Aug 2023 - Aug 2024 Southeastern Swim Club

  • Serve as Head Age Group Coach and Lead Coach for the Junior Royals 4 group, overseeing athlete development across multiple age groups with an emphasis on technical progression, training quality, and competitive performance.

  • Design, implement, and manage season-long training plans focused on skill development, stroke efficiency, dryland, and long-term athlete growth.

  • Lead daily swim and dryland sessions, integrating water skills and age-appropriate strength development to support performance and injury prevention.

  • Introduce and oversee an introductory lifting program for our top 11–14 year-old athletes to prepare them for transition into the high school program.

  • Conduct in-depth stroke evaluation and provide individualized, actionable feedback to swimmers to improve execution and consistency.

  • Mentor and collaborate with assistant coaches, supporting staff development and alignment across age-group programs.

  • Work closely with coaching staff to implement new techniques and training concepts across the club’s age-group structure.

  • Prepare athletes for high-stakes competitions through race strategy development, performance planning, and meet execution support.

  • Foster a positive, disciplined team environment while building strong relationships with athletes and parents.

  • Manage administrative responsibilities including scheduling, communication, and coordination to ensure a cohesive training experience.

Head Technique Coach
Aug 2019 - Jul 2022 Central Ohio Aquatics

  • Serve as Head Technique Coach, leading the technical development of swimmers across all age groups.

  • Plan, schedule, and deliver swim camps and clinics tailored to athlete age, skill level, and developmental needs.

  • Emphasize stroke efficiency, body position, and movement quality during daily practices to improve performance outcomes.

  • Implement video analysis to evaluate athlete movement patterns and provide detailed, actionable feedback.

  • Translate technical observations into practical coaching cues that athletes and coaches could apply immediately in training.

Strength and Conditioning Coach
Sep 2022 - May 2023 Dublin Coffman High School

  • Plan, design, and facilitate all strength and conditioning sessions for student-athletes for all highs cool swimmers.

  • Develop age-appropriate strength, power, and conditioning programs to support athletic performance and injury prevention.

  • Ensure athlete safety through proper instruction, supervision, and progression of lifting techniques.

  • Provide individualized coaching and feedback to help athletes improve movement quality, strength, and physical preparedness.

  • Coordinate training goals with swim coaches to align physical development with sport-specific demands.

Co-Team Owner / Head Swim Coach
Jul 2021 - Aug 2022 Flagler Fluid Swim Team

  • Co-owned and led all competitive and operational aspects of the swim program, overseeing Masters, age-group, and swim lessons programs.

  • Plan and facilitate daily swim practices, dryland training, stroke instruction, and competition preparation across all levels.

  • Design and implement training plans emphasizing technical development, efficiency, and long-term athlete progression.

  • Educate and mentor coaching staff to maintain consistent training standards and integrate new techniques across programs.

  • Manage administrative and business operations including budgeting, billing, financial oversight, and policy development.

  • Create, implement, and enforce the team handbook and program policies to ensure safety, accountability, and consistency.

Education

Bachelor of Human Development and Family Sciences
Jun 2012 - Apr 2018 The Ohio University

References

Available Upon Request