Swim Lessons
Technique-focused swim lessons designed for competitive age group swimmers in grades 6-12. Current Walla Walla YMCA membership required. Lessons are only available on Saturdays 9am-1pm and Sundays 10am-12pm.
Private Workouts
Swimmers looking to go beyond stroke technique and address the full scope of competitive training can sign-up for private workouts designed and led by Coach Kevin. These sessions will attack the specific energy systems and race strategies for the goals of each swimmer. Please email kevin@rootwingfitness.com to schedule these workouts.
Younger Swimmers
Lessons for swimmers younger than 6th grade are available on a case-by-case basis upon special request. Reach out to learn more about availability and whether it’s a good fit.
What we work on:
All Four Strokes
Technical refinement of each stroke including head and body position, kick/pull timing, pull patterns, and more.
Turns
Get your flip turns, open turns, and IM transitions faster, tighter, and more consistent.
Breakouts & Underwaters
Improve dolphin kick and breakout technique to maximize momentum off every wall.
Kevin’s Swimming Background
Kevin grew up in Deerfield, Illinois, where he developed his passion for swimming through years of competition at both the club and high school levels. As a student-athlete at Deerfield High School, Kevin competed at the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) state championships, specializing in the IM and backstroke events.
Kevin continued his swimming career at Kalamazoo College, where he swam for four years and served as team captain his senior year. During his time there, he was a four-time All-MIAA conference honoree and earned conference championships in multiple events, including the 200 backstroke, 200 IM, and 400 IM. He was twice named a Scholar All-American Honorable Mention by the College Swimming Coaches Association of America, recognizing both his athletic performance and academic achievement.
As a student-athlete, Kevin led and directed Swim for Success, a youth learn-to-swim program serving children from low-income families in the Kalamazoo area. During the summers, he coached for a summer league team, where he was responsible for developing swimmers in the 11–15 age group. He also gained broad coaching experience through camps at the University of Southern California, University of Michigan, Hartwick College, and Kalamazoo College, and completed his senior thesis research on the variation in training protocols across NCAA swimming programs nationwide.
After graduating in 2016, Kevin moved to Walla Walla and joined the Whitman College swim coaching staff. In his six seasons as an assistant coach for the men’s and women’s teams, Whitman swimmers achieved five team conference titles, set numerous school records, and earned multiple NCAA All-American honors. In addition to his work on deck, Kevin also led the strength & conditioning program and helped athletes develop skills in the weight room that complemented their work in the pool.
Kevin holds a Master’s degree in Exercise Science and Kinesiology, with a focus in Strength and Conditioning. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Certified Personal Trainer and has additional credentials through USA Weightlifting and CrossFit. He is also working toward his bronze coach certification through USA Swimming.
