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Women's Swimming & DivingJohn Klinge

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Purdue University

3.2

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Would Recommend

Overall

2.0

Caring

4.0

Motivational

3.0

Knowledgeable

3.0

Honest

4.0

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AccessibleDirectIntensePoor Communication

John Klinge is a very family oriented guy and really cares about his athletes outside of the pool. He is a dependable guy, just outside of the pool. When it comes to his coaching style it is very intense and that comes from his military background. There is a lot of bulk swimming, and not a whole lot of WHY behind what was done in the pool, dryland or weights. The team culture has really suffered because of the lack of buy-in from the team. Between the issues with training and team culture, the lack of success in the team at the end of the season has showed. Even after no improvement in most swimmers, there is never really a change in coaching/training in the next season. He also seemed to favor his best athletes and spend a lot of time with them, rather than everyone on the team. This affected the team dynamic.

Women's Swimming & DivingJohn Klinge

Women's Swimming & Diving Head Coach

Purdue University

2.0

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Would Recommend

Overall

2.0

Caring

3.0

Motivational

1.0

Knowledgeable

3.0

Honest

1.0

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AccessibleIntense

Honestly an amazing man and person. He is family oriented and was like a second father figure to all the girls. Would go out of his way to help with car troubles, have team meals at his house, etc. He just is not a good coach and our results show that. Very military minded.