the head coach of the Colorado Stars, which is the home training program of swimming phenomenon Missy Franklin, who won five medals at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Following the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials, Schmitz was named to the 2012 U.S. Olympic Swim Team as an assistant coach. Schmitz is known for his unique youth training approach, which is focused on avoiding burnout and maximizing success for his young athletes. Schmitz is a native of North Dakota and a graduate of Metropolitan State University of Denver. Fun Fact: Todd’s Five Pillars of Coaching are: 1) To be true to yourself; 2) Always learn; 3) Smile every day; 4) have fun; 5) Enjoy the moment, create memories.