Brett Hawke speaks with his longtime friend Lionel Moreau. They discuss their connection as "brothers from another mother" and their journey as swimmers who moved to the United States in search of the American dream. Lionel and Roman Barnier didn’t make the 1996 Olympic team, but they decided to stay in the US and attend college for swimming. They reminisce about their beginnings at Auburn University, where they formed the "foreign connection" - a team consisting of Lionel, Roman, and Brett. The...
Jun 06, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Marcelo Chierighini talks about his recent successes in swimming after a prolonged break, expressing gratitude for the support he's received. He mentions that he hadn't swum for a long time, with his last satisfying swim dating back to 2019. Marcelo Chierighini credits his recent success to changes he made to his training program, which included focusing on the 50m freestyle and reducing his yardage in the pool. He and his coach revamped their lifting program, lifting heavier weights and working...
Jun 05, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Brett, Nate, and Sonny talk about swimming. Our Sponsors: BRATTER PA IMMIGRATION LAW : Exclusive immigration representation of athletes, entrepreneurs, artists, investors, and entertainers. SWIM ANGELFISH: Receive the tools and skills needed to teach swimmers with autism, physical disabilities, anxiety, sensory and motor conditions with Swim Angelfish, the global leader in adaptive swim. G...
May 31, 2023•50 min
Join us for an engaging interview with Brian Barnes, the newly appointed head coach for men's and women's swimming and diving at the prestigious Duke University. Dive into Brian's journey in the world of swimming and coaching and learn why he believes in treating people right. Discover the unique academic and athletic environment at Duke University and how Brian expects to help his athletes excel in both areas. Get an inside look at one of the world's top institutions and better understand what ...
May 30, 2023•1 hr 26 min
This week's American Swimming Coaches Association talk comes from Dr. Rayma Ditson Sommer. Her presentation "All Training is Not Physical" focuses on the importance of understanding and utilizing brain waves in training. The talk covers the speaker's experience in working with attention deficit clients, including Olympic Champion, Gary Hall Junior. Dr. Rayma highlights the critical differences between attention, relaxation, and focus, as well as the role of brainwaves. Delta, Theta, Alpha, Beta....
May 24, 2023•30 min
Jerrod Hardy spent 21 years in law enforcement. He has a fascination with ordinary people who have done great things and impacted others. They discuss the importance of recognizing and appreciating the amazing people around us who make a difference in our lives, such as coaches, teachers, or colleagues. Jerrod stresses the value of expressing gratitude for those who have contributed to our growth and helped shape who we are. Jerrod also shares his own life story, emphasizing the importance of kn...
May 23, 2023•51 min
Ryan Lochte stops by to talk about his new swim meet, the International Age Group Championships, being held at Georgia Tech in December 2023. Our Sponsors: BRATTER PA IMMIGRATION LAW : Exclusive immigration representation of athletes, entrepreneurs, artists, investors, and entertainers. SWIM ANGELFISH: Receive the tools and skills needed to teach swimmers with autism, physical disabilities, anxiety, s...
May 22, 2023•52 min
Throughout this engaging interview with Romain Barnier, we learn about his first experiences in America and how those moments have shaped him into the successful swimmer and coach he is today. We also discuss the importance of team dynamics in college swimming, their career similarities, and Romain's remarkable intellectual capabilities that have contributed to his achievements in the sport. Our Sponsors: BRATTER PA IMMIGRATION LAW : Exclusive immigr...
May 16, 2023•1 hr 52 min
Brett, Meagan, Sonny, and Nate talk about swimming. Our Sponsors: BRATTER PA IMMIGRATION LAW : Exclusive immigration representation of athletes, entrepreneurs, artists, investors, and entertainers. SWIM ANGELFISH: Receive the tools and skills needed to teach swimmers with autism, physical disabilities, anxiety, sensory and motor conditions with Swim Angelfish, the global leader in adaptive swim. Get certified...
May 15, 2023•41 min
This week's American Swimming Coaches Association talk comes from Dr. Megan Neyer . Dr. Neyer has worked with executives, coaches and elite athletes for 20 years at organizations such as Coca Cola and the United States Olympic Training Center. Understanding and applying mental training techniques to young athletes is crucial for their overall development and performance in sports. Finding the right balance in teaching methods, providing positive reinforcement. And addressing any anxiety issues c...
May 10, 2023•17 min
Jonathan Parouty is a French coach who left his coaching position and decided to travel the world and visit various programs to continue his education in coaching. He first went to Finland where he met Marko Malvela , who had a unique approach to coaching that impressed Jonathan. He then went on to visit programs in the USA, Australia, and Spain taking notes on his observations and learnings each day. Jonathan documented his notes on his phone and created a resume of each coach and country he vi...
May 09, 2023•2 hr
Brett & Meagen talk about swimming. Our Sponsors: BRATTER PA IMMIGRATION LAW : Exclusive immigration representation of athletes, entrepreneurs, artists, investors, and entertainers. SWIM ANGELFISH: Receive the tools and skills needed to teach swimmers with autism, physical disabilities, anxiety, sensory and motor conditions with Swim Angelfish, the global leader in adaptive swim. Get certified online today! ...
May 08, 2023•43 min
Carson Foster is back and LIVE! Carson explains that his decision to go pro has been in the works since early fall and resulted from lots of thinking and praying. He wanted to ensure he could focus on his final NCAA season before announcing the news of his decision to go pro to his teammates and coaches, which he did shortly after NCAAs. Carson admits that he put pressure on himself during his NCAA season and wasn't happy with his performance, but he has learned from the experience and is excite...
May 05, 2023•24 min
In this episode, Brett interviews Shayna Jack, the Australian World Champion who was accused of having taken prohibited substances. The interview covers Jack's experience of fighting for her reputation, dealing with the emotional impact of the situation, and her personal growth during the ordeal. The conversation also highlights the importance of having a support system, the lessons learned from going through the process, and Jack's desire to help and support other athletes. Our Sponsors: ...
May 02, 2023•51 min
Brett & Sonny are joined by Bruno THE Fratus, Meagen Nay, and Ronnie Hehn to talk about swimming. Our Sponsors: BRATTER PA IMMIGRATION LAW : Exclusive immigration representation of athletes, entrepreneurs, artists, investors, and entertainers. SWIM ANGELFISH: Receive the tools and skills needed to teach swimmers with autism, physical disabilities, anxiety, sensory and motor conditions with Swim Angelfish, the global leader i...
May 02, 2023•1 hr
In this episode, Brett Hawke is joined by John O'Sullivan, founder of the Changing the Game Project. John shares the story of how he got started with the project after realizing that youth sports had lost sight of the importance of player development and enjoyment. He discusses the culture of winning at all costs that has taken over youth sports and the negative impact it has on young athletes. John shares his insights on how to create a more positive and developmentally appropriate youth sports...
Apr 27, 2023•32 min
This week's American Swimming Coaches Association talk comes from legendary coach, Jon Urbanchek. Coach Urb is an Olympic swimming coach known for his successful coaching career spanning over five decades. He coached dozens upon dozens of top-tier swimmers - Dolan, Barrowman, Namesnik, and Vanderkaay - among others - while serving as the men's head swim coach for the University of Michigan from 1982 to 2004. Urbanchek's tenure at Michigan resulted in a NCAA team championship in 1995. He played a...
Apr 26, 2023•39 min
Russell Mark highlights the importance of creating a positive environment for athletes, being a connector of people and a storyteller, developing athletes in different ways, fostering a culture of high performance, and the technical points of each stroke. 0:00 - Welcome BACK Russell Mark! 1:15 - Updates On Life 5:43 - Consulting Work With Israeli Swimming and Working With High-Level Athletes 8:20 - Working With ASCA 10:57 - How Do We Keep Getting Faster? 14:54 - The Fine Points: Butterfly 21:47 ...
Apr 25, 2023•55 min
Nathan and Daniel Wiffen joined us LIVE to talk about the golden age of distance swimming - and how cool it is to be an identical twin. Fast Swims Around the World: Australian/Hungarian/Russian Champs + the Berlin Open The swim of the week, and probably of the year thus far, came from Kazan. After a head-turning 1:04.92 100 breast , Evgenia Chikunova really dropped jaws with a masterful 2:17.55 200 breast world record . That swim absolutely eviscerated Tatjana Schoenmaker's 2:18.95 standard from...
Apr 24, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Brent Arckey has been coaching for over 20 years, and his skills and dedication have culminated into the recent success of Summer McIntosh, the newly minted World Record holder in the 400 Free and the 400 IM. In this interview, Brent shares his coaching philosophy and training approach that has led to his success. Our Sponsors: BRATTER PA IMMIGRATION LAW : Exclusive immigration representation of athletes, entrepreneurs, artists, investors, and entertainers. ...
Apr 20, 2023•1 hr 27 min
Todd Anderson is back! In this interview Brett and Todd discuss the importance of sleep for athletic performance and recovery. Anderson, the founder of Dream Recovery , shares insights on how sleep can revolutionize athletic recovery and discusses his new company and the sleep-focused products they'll offer to athletes. The interview covers key topics such as the evolution of recovery practices, the benefits of using data and technology in recovery, the benefits of mouth tape and weighted blanke...
Apr 18, 2023•54 min
Brett & Sonny catch up after another wild week in swimming. Go to swimspam.com to sign up for The Swimnerd Newsletter. Our Sponsors: BRATTER PA IMMIGRATION LAW : Exclusive immigration representation of athletes, entrepreneurs, artists, investors, and entertainers. SWIM ANGELFISH: Receive the tools and skills needed to teach swimmers with autism, physical disabilities, anxiety, sensory and motor conditions with Swim Angelfish, th...
Apr 17, 2023•51 min
The man who helped turn around Canadian swimming, Ben Titley is now the Head Coach of Sant Cugat National Training Centre in Spain. Ben Titley is a renowned Olympic swim coach who has dedicated his life to developing swimmers to reach their full potential. He's the man who can take a swimmer and transform them into a world champion. With an engineering background, Ben has a unique perspective and approach to coaching that sets him apart from others. His philosophy is simple: hard work, dedicatio...
Apr 15, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Today's American Swimming Coaches Association talk comes from Dr. Alan Goldberg. Dr. Alan Goldberg is a nationally known expert in the field of applied sports psychology. He is the director of Competitive Advantage, an Amherst, Massachusetts based consulting firm that works with coaches, athletes and teams at every performance level. Dr. Goldberg has worked extensively with swimmers of all ages and abilities, from age-groupers to world class. As a "head coach", Alan specializes in teaching swimm...
Apr 12, 2023•20 min
In this episode, Brett welcomes the Father of Functional Training, Vern Gambetta, to discuss his legacy in the field, the evolution of training methodologies, and key principles for successful training in sports. They delve into the importance of hard work and basic principles, the role of dryland training, and the changes in technical knowledge over the years in physiology and training stimulus. They also touch on building relationships with athletes and coaches, rest and recovery, and traits o...
Apr 11, 2023•45 min
Catch up with the most important stuff going on in swimming. Sign up to receive our weekly Monday morning newsletter, here . Today we've got special guest, Olympic Champion Coach Fred Vergnoux ! Our Sponsors: BRATTER PA IMMIGRATION LAW : Exclusive immigration representation of athletes, entrepreneurs, artists, investors, and entertainers. SWIM ANGELFISH: Receive the tools and skills needed to teach swimmers with autism, physical disabilities, anxie...
Apr 10, 2023•40 min
Hear from some of the world's best swim coaches on how to improve your kick in swimming. 00:00 Ben Titley 01:44 Mel Marshall 02:22 Ray Looze 02:43 Kim Brackin 03:43 Michael Bohl Learn from 80+ of the best swimmers and coaches in our sport on the AnyQuestion app. Ask them ANY QUESTION you want. Bob Bowman, Emma McKeon, James Gibson, Adam Peaty, Mel Marshall, Kim Brackin, Ryan Murphy, Emily Seebohm, Ray Looze, Lydia Jacoby, Abbey Weitzeil, Michael Bohl, Summer McIntosh, Dave Durden, and more! Down...
Apr 07, 2023•5 min
The interview is with FBI Agent Donald Soranno , who has spent more than 26 years as a special agent in the ATF, which stands for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. The ATF originally started as an agency responsible for the collection of taxes on tobacco manufacturers, alcohol manufacturers, and the regulation of the firearms industry. Over time, the agency also started actual criminal investigations, and after 9/11, it added explosives to its name, focusing on the crimin...
Apr 06, 2023•31 min
Brett Hawke interviews Eric Hudson, founder of SwimStrong Dryland , a customized dryland training program for club swim teams across the United States that includes a nutrition component, sports psychology education, leadership training, character development, injury prevention, and motivational content. Hudson discusses the importance of tailored dryland training for young swimmers and shares his background and unique perspective on training for swimming compared to other sports. He also provid...
Apr 04, 2023•37 min
Catch up with the most important things going on in swimming. Sign up for our newsletter at swimspam.com Our Sponsors: BRATTER PA IMMIGRATION LAW : Exclusive immigration representation of athletes, entrepreneurs, artists, investors, and entertainers. SWIM ANGELFISH: Receive the tools and skills needed to teach swimmers with autism, physical disabilities, anxiety, sensory and motor conditions with Swim Angelfish, the global leader in adaptive swim. Get certified on...
Apr 03, 2023•46 min
