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Benjamin Hardisty

Houston

Summary

Process oriented coach. My job as I see it is to prepare young athletes for senior level swimming. I have a new school approach with the old school style of discipline and grit. I build swimmers from the ground up starting with the legs, fundamentals and age appropriate aerobic training.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Coach

First Colony Swim Team
08.2024 - Current

Working directly with the head coach Ben Pulskamp running the Senior Elite group. Lead of top 11-12 program.

Assistant Coach

Hydra
09.2022 - 09.2024

Ran the top two Age groups. Black 2 13-14 and Black 1 11-12.

Head Coach

Villa Sport
09.2021 - 08.2022

Head Coach

Life Time Fitness Inc.
08.2019 - 08.2021

Assistant Coach

Fleet
09.2018 - 03.2019

Work as an assistant under Colin Kennedy, Dustin Meyers, and Maryanne Svoboda.

E3

US Coast Guard
09.2015 - 09.2018

Education

BBA - Finance

University of Houston
Houston, TX
05-2026

Skills

  • Skill development
  • Personal discipline
  • Motivational skills
  • Team motivation
  • Program planning
  • Constructive feedback
  • Training drills
  • Performance analysis
  • Motivational leadership style
  • Strategic planning
  • Team bonding

Timeline

Assistant Coach

First Colony Swim Team
08.2024 - Current

Assistant Coach

Hydra
09.2022 - 09.2024

Head Coach

Villa Sport
09.2021 - 08.2022

Head Coach

Life Time Fitness Inc.
08.2019 - 08.2021

Assistant Coach

Fleet
09.2018 - 03.2019

E3

US Coast Guard
09.2015 - 09.2018

BBA - Finance

University of Houston