About Tri Swim Club

Where triathletes go for structured swim training.

TRI Swim Club was created by Coach Zach “Ziggy” McGinnis, combining elite swimming experience with a structured, purposeful approach to swim training for triathletes at every level.

Why TRI Swim Club exists

Most triathletes are missing a key part of their training.

As I started working with triathletes, I kept seeing the same thing: sessions without structure, no clear progression, and no defined plan for speed or performance.

The effort was there. The direction wasn’t.

That’s where TRI Swim Club began, applying elite-level swim training to triathletes who had the drive, but not the system.

A better way to train

Structure changes everything.

TRI Swim Club was built to bring clarity and purpose to your swim training.

Every session has intent

Each week builds on the last

Every workout is designed to improve how you perform on race day

This isn’t about swimming more. It’s about training properly.

Structured swim training becomes the missing piece that unlocks your overall performance.

My Story

From underdog to elite performance

"I didn’t just learn how to swim fast. I learned how to build performance."

Coach and founder, Zach "Ziggy" McGinnis

The experience behind the system

My journey in swimming wasn’t typical.

Out of high school, I had already undergone two shoulder surgeries and was ranked as a one-star recruit, the lowest possible rating. I wasn’t expected to succeed.

So I took ownership. I studied the sport, refined technique, and learned how to train with purpose.

That process led to becoming an ACC Champion, NCAA All-American, and USA Olympic Trials Qualiﬁer. At the end of my senior season I was named by the NCAA as one of the Most Improved Athletes for the Class of 2013.

Proven at the highest level

My approach has delivered real results across both swimming and triathlon.

Including coaching Abbas Karimi to two silver medals at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games and Joe Skipper to qualification for the 2026 Ironman World Championship in Kona.

But the goal has always been bigger than elite performance.

It’s about making that level of structured training accessible to more athletes.

Left to right: Zach McGinnis, Paralympic Silver medalist Abbas, Marty Hendrick

A system designed for real performance

TRI Swim Club is built around a simple idea.

When your training has structure, progress follows. That’s what everything at TRI Swim Club is built around. Every program is designed with:

Clear progression over time

Purposeful, structured sessions

Technique integrated into training

A focus on race-day performance

This isn’t swim training adapted for triathletes. It’s swim training designed specifically for how triathletes need to perform.

The goal of TRI Swim Club

Train with purpose. Perform with confidence.

Whether you’re new to structured swim training or chasing marginal gains, the goal is the same.

Train with clarity

Improve consistently

Perform when it matters

This is where better training turns into real performance.

Trusted by triathletes at every level.

From first-time swimmers to elite competitors

Could not recommend the TRI Swim Club enough!

Ziggy was amazing at providing feedback on my technique and after implementing some of the drills he suggested, my stroke and speed in the water improved massively.

Emma Suckling

Ironman 70.3

Structured coaching that delivers results

Zach’s deep understanding of technique and race preparation translates into clear, effective training that helps swimmers improve at every level.

Ignacio Gayo

Associate Head Coach - The Ohio State University

Elite swim training for triathletes

Zach’s training blends speed and endurance in exactly the way triathletes need. Access to high-quality swim programming is rare in the sport, and this is the first program I’ve seen that truly delivers.

Jared Eytcheson

Professional triathlete

A Completely Different Approach and It Works

My speed is at a level I've never had before. I got out of the water feeling fresh, had a great T1, and it set up my whole bike. Now we're building toward Kona together.

Joe Skipper

8x Ironman Champion

Purposeful workouts that deliver results

Tri Swim Club completely changed my swimming. In six weeks I dropped 15 seconds off my 100 pace. Ziggy’s focus on technique and purposeful session structure makes every workout clear, progressive, and effective.

Caleb Moller

Ironman 140.6

A swim program that actually works

After years of racing triathlons, this is the first swim program that truly worked for me. Ziggy’s stroke analysis and structured workouts helped me improve immediately while keeping sessions challenging but achievable.

Ebs Clark-Sutton

Sprint/Olympic/Ironman

Structure that builds motivation

Even as a former college swimmer, it’s hard to stay motivated in the pool. Coach Zach provided the structure and guidance I needed to stay focused, improve my swimming, and complete my first 70.3.

Jenna Gwinn

Ironman 70.3

Breaking through a swim plateau

Ziggy’s programming helped me break through my swimming plateau. The workouts are perfectly structured for triathletes, with purposeful drills and no wasted sets. I can’t imagine following any other swim program.

Olivia Vallone

Ironman 140.6

Patient, Analytical, and Genuinely Invested in Your Progress

I really struggled to see improvement or motivation over the last year. Zach changed that completely. I've already seen huge improvements in both pace and confidence in the water.

Megan Armitage

Professional Triathlete

This swim training works!

The app is easy to use and having direct access to Ziggy is an invaluable asset. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced swimmer these workouts simply make you faster.

Phillip Thompson

Ironman 140.6

Finally seeing real improvement

Before Tri Swim Club I felt stuck swimming the same times with no clear direction. The program completely changed how I train, and now I’m seeing real improvements in both my technique and speed.

Thais Barbosa

Ironman 70.3

A trusted coach and valuable resource

Zach consistently brings fresh ideas, strong insight, and practical strategies that support both athletes and coaching teams at every level.

Michael Smiechowski

Head Coach - St. Bonaventure University

Swimming became the best part

Swimming used to be my least favorite part of triathlon, but Tri Swim Club changed that completely. The training helped me feel relaxed and strong in the water, and I even set a personal best on race day.

Nastya Miroshnik

Ironman 70.3

Structured workouts that make sense

Tri Swim Club makes swim training easy to follow with clearly structured workouts and helpful video demos. Zach is also incredibly responsive, making the whole experience feel supportive and personal.

Amanda M

Ironman 70.3

From plateau to Paralympic podium

Zach helped me fix the details, build power, and believe again. Six months later, I achieved my dream and stood on the Paralympic podium twice.

Abbas Karimi

2x Paralympic Silver Medalist. World Champion. American Record Holder.

A coach who brings out the best

Zach combines creativity, hard work, and trust to help athletes swim faster while enjoying the process and reaching their full potential.

Ned Skinner

Head Coach - Virginia Tech University (1998-2018). United States Swimming National Team Coach (2016-17). 2012 and 2014 ACC Coach of the Year.

Elite results backed by real coaching

Zach’s sprint-focused program delivered outstanding results, helping Abbas Karimi earn selection for Team USA and secure two Paralympic silver medals.

Marty Hendrick

Head Coach Swim Fort Lauderdale. Assistant Coach Paris 2024 Team USA Paralympic Team. 7X US Master’s Swimming National Champion Coach.

A transformative coaching experience

Working with Ziggy elevated every part of my performance. His attention to detail and work ethic shape everything he builds, and the results speak for themselves.

Elvis Burrows

Olympian, NCAA All-American & Professional Swimmer

From beginner to distance swimmer

Two months ago I could barely swim 50 yards. After a stroke analysis with Ziggy and six weeks in Tri Swim Club, I swam 2,200 yards non-stop at under 2:00 per 100 pace. The improvement has been incredible.

Dawson Meek

Ironman 140.6

Triathlon Swim programs

Choose your starting point

4-Week Beginner Course

For triathletes who want to build confidence and master the fundamentals before joining the club.

$40 /one-time

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Monthly Triathlete Swim Training

Ongoing, structured swim training for consistent improvement and accountability.

$40 /month

7-day free trial

1:1 Performance Coaching

Personalised programming and direct coaching for high-performance and competitive triathletes.

$479 /month

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The coach-led swim training app for triathletes

TRI Swim Club delivers three structured swim sessions each week, designed to build speed, endurance, and efficiency without compromising your bike and run.

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sessions

Track your workouts
and progress

Technique drills and
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scaling

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