John Stevens

 
 

Coach

A Little About John

John Stevens is Purple Patch’s swim authority and a highly experienced multisport coach. A former captain of the University of Miami swim team, John has coached at the collegiate level and now co-leads Purple Patch’s swim curriculum. He directs all swim programming at Purple Patch camps and is known for helping triathletes turn swimming from a weakness into a strength. Beyond the pool, John has guided athletes to Kona, world championships, and countless breakthrough PRs. As a competitor, he is a four-time SwimRun Casco Bay champion and winner of the 2018 Orcas Island Swimrun.

Coaching Experience

  • Co-leads Purple Patch swim curriculum

  • Swim program lead at Purple Patch training camps

  • Former collegiate swim coach (FIU, Tucson Ford Aquatics)

  • Guided multiple IRONMAN and 70.3 World Championship qualifiers

Athletic Highlights

  • Captain, University of Miami swim team

  • Winner, San Juan Islands SwimRun (2018)

  • Three-time winner, Casco Bay SwimRun

  • Competitor, Ötillö SwimRun World Championships (Sweden)

Support crew 

John is supported by his two kids, friends, and loyal dog, Seabass.

Did you know?

John won the Otillo SwimRun Casco Bay three years in a row, including a notable victory over Lance Armstrong and Simon Whitfield in a SwimRun event with his partner.

What John’s Athletes Say

“John’s expertise goes beyond sport. He keeps me aligned to the bigger picture and develops long-term success.”

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