Olympic Champion to Coach: A Case Interview with Kevin Kuske

Kevin Kuske has one of those careers that makes you do a double take. Four Olympic golds, two silvers, and the title of the most successful bobsledder in Olympic history. On paper, it’s impressive. In person, it’s even more so.

Since retiring in 2018 after grabbing silver in the four-man bobsleigh at the Pyeongchang Winter Games, Kevin hasn’t slowed down. These days, you’ll find him coaching the next generation of elite athletes at the Olympic Training Centre in Potsdam. We caught up with him to talk about training, technology, and how Enode Pro fits into the mix.

“So what’s your role now at the Olympic Training Center?”

“I’m the base coach for the bobsleigh department. I started with just two World Cup-level athletes right after retiring. Now I’m coaching 11 bobsledders and 2 sprinters. It’s grown a lot.”

How many athletes train at a time? And how often are they hitting the weight room?

“In a typical strength training session, I’ve got all 11 bobsledders and the 2 sprinters together. But their schedules vary depending on the season. Bobsledders are focused on winter, while sprinters peak in the summer. During the indoor season, I combine their training a bit. So, depending on where we are in the year, we adjust the structure — but there are usually 11 to 14 athletes in the weight room.”

How has technology like Enode changed strength training?

“Big time. As an athlete, I used Enode myself — especially during plateaus or recovery phases. When you’ve hit a strong base level, or you’re coming back from injury, you need something to help you break through. That’s where Enode comes in.

Now, as a coach, I use it to focus on speed development — dialing back the heavy weights and dialing up movement velocity. You get specific muscle activation through high-speed reps. It’s versatile. Right now, I’ve been using it less because many of my newer athletes are still mastering the fundamentals — squats, front squats, lunges. But soon we’ll start layering in Enode more to build speed strength, especially as we get closer to the winter season.”

Is there such a thing as too much data?

“Absolutely. You can get lost in it. But I use data purposefully — to guide our progression. Bobsled is all about speed and power. You’re moving a massive sled fast downhill, and strength training has to reflect that.

I use data to check whether an athlete’s actually progressing at the right speed with the right weight. If velocity drops, the system tells me, and I adjust. So yes, I use a lot of data — but not too much. Just enough to keep our training sharp and focused.”

How do athletes react to real-time feedback?

“They love it. It drives competition, even within individual training sessions. Not everyone does the same exercises — some are stronger in back squats, others in front squats. But real-time feedback pushes them to improve. It’s a huge motivator.

Even on tough days, when someone’s not feeling 100%, that real-time data can spark that extra 5% effort. It’s a game-changer for mental drive.”

How easy is it to get started with Enode?

“It’s super simple. The package arrives, you tear it open, you’re excited. Strap it on, sync it up, and get to work. That’s our training!”

Kevin Kuske’s transition from world-class athlete to high-performance coach is inspiring. But what’s even more exciting is how tools like Enode are helping him push the next generation of elite athletes even further — with speed, data, and a bit of fun along the way.