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NISCA "Between the Lane Lines" PodcastAuthor: NISCA Podcast
Sponsored by the National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Assosciation, the "Between the Lane Lines Podcast" brings you up close and personal with high school and middle school swimming coaches from around the country as well as experts in the sport of swimming! Listen in to Kyle, Kevin, and Jason and their guests chat about the greatest sport on earth! Language: en-us Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 14: Gamification, Growth, and Building Buy-In with Jason Pullano
Friday, 3 October, 2025
In this episode of Between the Lane Lines, Highland Park High School swim and dive coach Jason Pullano shares his coaching journey from a burned-out high school athlete to leading one of Texas’ top programs. Jason reflects on early lessons learned as a young head coach in Granbury, his transition into district-level education leadership, and ultimately his return to the pool deck at Highland Park. He discusses the stigma often attached to high school coaching and why he’s made it his mission to prove the value of the role.The conversation dives deep into his innovative use of gamification during the pandemic, how he leverages technology and spreadsheets to keep athletes engaged, and the importance of creating memorable experiences rather than just logging yardage. Jason also highlights the power of “anchor kids,” stories of athlete development, and the role of culture in fostering buy-in over four years. Listeners will hear insights from his presentations at ASCA clinics, his thoughts on resourcefulness versus resources, and why he believes high school swimming can spark flow states and peak performances that rival any club environment.
