Jake Mitchell
Jake Mitchell
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
2020 Olympic Games – Tokyo
- Finalist – 400m Freestyle
2025 World University Games (WUGs)
- 2x Gold Medalist
World Aquatics Championships
- Silver – 4x200m Freestyle Relay (Fukuoka 2023)
World Junior Championships
- Gold & World Junior Record – 4x200m Freestyle Relay (2019)
Elite Training Background
- Developed at Carmel Swim Club under Chris Plumb
- Trained at the University of Florida under Anthony Nesty
Jake Mitchell is an Olympic finalist and a world-class middle-distance freestyler who has represented Team USA at every major level of international competition. Coming up through the powerhouse Carmel Swim Club under coach Chris Plumb, Jake established himself as a rising star by winning Gold and setting a World Junior Record in the 800m freestyle relay in 2019. He cemented his place on the global stage by qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics, where he raced to the finals in the grueling 400m freestyle.
Throughout his collegiate and professional career, including his time at the University of Florida under head coach Anthony Nesty, Jake has been a dedicated student of the sport. His resume boasts a Silver medal from the 2023 World Championships and two Gold medals at the 2025 World University Games. Today, he is passionate about using his decade of elite experience to mentor, inspire, and elevate the next generation of American swimmers.
FROM THE CLINICIAN
Do the Things That Make You Fast: My biggest piece of advice: Don’t try to be fast, do the things that make you fast. Spend your energy on things you know will move you forward on your journey, not just on the desired end result.
The “Why” Behind the Stroke: I try to understand the swimmer and decipher the best way for them to improve. I have been a student of this sport for over 10 years, learning from some of the best athletes in the world, and I have thought about the different strokes from many different POVs. When I coach, I want the swimmer to understand the issues with their stroke and exactly how they can fix it, rather than just telling them what to do with no explanation.
The Power of Coachability: I consistently tried to make myself as coachable as possible during my career. I asked questions from people in places that I wanted to be, and I learned how to apply what I learned to my own swimming. I always accepted criticism and welcomed advice from anyone, no matter their credentials. Being open to learning and improving in ways other than just a good work ethic was key to my success.
Full Circle: From Age Grouper to Clinician: Looking back on my long and rewarding career, I feel obligated to lend my expertise to the next generation, just as older swimmers did for me. My most pivotal memories include attending the 2016 Olympic Trials as a spectator and going to a clinic with Maya Dirado as an age grouper. It meant the world to hear tips and stories from older athletes, and I would not have had the level of success I had without them.
My Goal for You: I care for each and every swimmer at a camp because I see my younger self in all of them—at different stages, but all with a love for the sport. I want every swimmer to realize their full potential, whether that brings success in the pool, life lessons instilled through hard work, or both. Because of swimming, I have lifelong memories and have met countless people from around the world who shaped me into the human I am today. My job is to meet you where you are in your journey and inspire you to go further.
