Noah Yanchulis, the coach of the California Golden Bears, is finding his rhythm as the team rebuilds with a 20-strong freshman class. With a conference championship under his belt and a pursuit of an NCAA title, Yanchulis has already experienced the highs of coaching a college team. He's also been a part of Team USA's coaching staff and has gained valuable experience coaching overseas in Thailand and Singapore. This past summer, Yanchulis was named an assistant coach on Team USA, where he helped guide the team through a challenging period marked by sickness during the championships. In this article, we delve into Yanchulis' journey with the Bears and his unique approach to coaching the 400 IM/distance groups, which now includes up to 24 athletes daily, with the addition of 20 freshmen this fall. We also explore the lessons learned from his international coaching experience and the impact of these insights on his current coaching methods. Additionally, we provide details on how to listen and subscribe to The SwimSwam Podcast, hosted by Coleman Hodges and Gold Medal Mel Stewart, offering insider conversations about swimming and breaking down the past, present, and future of aquatic sports.
