A strange question. My son would probably say he has more than one role model and learns positive things from each. His HS coach attended and played for a prestigious New England college and teaches English Lit in HS, and is one of the most interesting and intelligent people you'll ever meet. Son thinks of him as a a good coach whom he respects on and off the field and in the classroom. Is he a role model for high-achievement? I'd say so, but my son may have his own ideas about what "high achievement" means. If it means salary, he may not be a role model. If it means leadership and intelligence and academic excellence, then he is a good role model.
My son also swims in the off season. More time is devoted to practices, no doubt, but a lot of it is early morning. And there are hours and hours of down time during meets to study! Hard to study during ball games.