{"id":265428,"date":"2017-07-11T10:00:01","date_gmt":"2017-07-11T17:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/?p=265428"},"modified":"2017-07-10T13:43:57","modified_gmt":"2017-07-10T20:43:57","slug":"zack-kundel-smith-colleges-new-coach-has-heart-for-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/zack-kundel-smith-colleges-new-coach-has-heart-for-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Zack Kundel, Smith College’s New Coach, Has Heart for Program"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Abby Bergman, Swimming World College Intern.<\/em><\/p>\n

It is not an easy feat to step into a position vacated by a beloved coach of 40 years. This, however, is exactly what Coach Zack Kundel<\/strong> plans to do at Smith College<\/a> this fall. Former Smith College head Coach Kim Bierwert<\/strong> retired<\/a> after the 2016-17 season and Coach Kundel is preparing to take over the role. \u201c<\/p>\n

Zack has been an excellent assistant coach of the last two years,\u201d Coach Bierwert says. \u201cHe will continue to bring energy, dedication and passion to our program.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Zack-Kundel-dive\"

Kundel racing at Ithaca College. Photo Courtesy: Zack Kundel<\/p><\/div>\n

Coach Kundel began his swimming career when his father brought him to \u201ctiny tots\u201d swim lessons in his hometown of Del Mar, New York. He went on to join the Del Mar Dolphins<\/a> swim team, where he swam until high school. In addition to joining his high school\u2019s swim team, where he served as a captain senior year, Kundel was also a member of the baseball team. Because of his swimming prowess, his baseball teammates affectionately called him \u201cAquaman.\u201d<\/p>\n

A talented sprinter, Kundel was recruited to swim for Ithaca College<\/a> and represented the team at NCAAs in 2012, 2013, and 2014. Kundel set and still currently holds Ithaca College\u00a0records in the\u00a050 freestyle, 200 freestyle relay, and 200 medley relay.\u00a0He graduated from Ithaca with a degree in health and physical education in 2014 and received a master\u2019s in coaching from Smith College in 2017.<\/p>\n

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Coach Zack Kundel at a Bluefish-Williston meet. Photo Courtesy: Zack Kundel<\/p><\/div>\n

Coach Kundel\u2019s initial inspiration to coach stemmed from a love of teaching coupled with frustration with the school system. \u201cWith sport, you are able to teach things in the pool that athletes can bring to everyday life,\u201d Kundel explained. He began coaching in the age group program at Ravena Rave while still in college and went on to coach at Charles River Aquatics, Boston College, and the Bluefish-Williston.<\/p>\n

Through these different experiences, Kundel eventually decided that his passion lies in the collegiate rather than club environment. A Division III athlete himself, Coach Kundel is committed to the Division III model and strives to help his athletes reach their goals, both in and out of the pool.<\/p>\n

\u201cDivision III allows for people to explore different things,\u201d Kundel says. \u201cThey can accomplish things they want to accomplish in the pool to be a more well-rounded person.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Zack-Kundel-racing\"

Photo Courtesy: Zack Kundel<\/p><\/div>\n

During his first year as Assistant Coach at Smith College, Coach Kundel had an experience which he credits with solidifying his desire to make coaching his permanent career. He spent much of the year coaching a pair of sprinters, Meri Millman <\/strong>and Erin Walch<\/strong>, helping them improve as swimmers while he improved as a coach. \u201cIt was really special watching both of them race back-to-back heats at conference championships,\u201d Kundel describes. \u201cThey both crushed their goal times and that was really special to watch.\u201d<\/p>\n

Millman and Walch also felt that Coach Kundel was an integral part of their growth\u00a0as swimmers. “He would go out of his way to figure out why my shoulder was hurting or how I could improve my stroke,” Millman says. “Every swimmer could see Zack walking up and down the lane ‘land-swimming’ so he could figure out how to improve your stroke.”<\/p>\n

“Zack\u00a0spent a lot of time helping me tackle the mental edge of sprinting,” Walch says. “He supported me on my great days and especially on the bad\u00a0ones. ”<\/p>\n

\"Zack-Kundel-NEWMACS\"

Coach Kundel with Millman and Walch at 2016 NEWMAC Championships. Photo Courtesy: Meri Millman<\/p><\/div>\n

Throughout his graduate program, Kundel realized that he wanted to make Smith College his permanent home. \u201cThe team itself and the synergy is something that I always envisioned in a program and is something that\u2019s really special,\u201d Kundel explains. \u201cThere is also a strong sense of teamwork and a home away from home atmosphere.\u201d Committed to returning to Smith College eventually, Coach Kundel planned to wait for an opening there\u00a0before applying for a head coaching position anywhere else.<\/p>\n

A passionate coach and teacher, Kundel’s colleagues and swimmers agree that he is ready to make a positive impact on the Smith College program while preserving its historic character.<\/p>\n

\u201cZack is a talented coach,\u201d\u00a0Morgan Cooper<\/strong>, who coached alongside Kundel at Smith College, says.<\/b>\u00a0\u201cWith an eye for technique and a heart for the Smith College team.\u201d Though the departure of Coach Kim Bierwert leaves big shoes to fill, there’s no doubt that Coach Kundel is up to the challenge.<\/p>\n

All commentaries are the opinion of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Swimming World Magazine nor its staff.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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