Inside with Brett Hawke

Take an intimate look inside the minds of swimming's highest achievers with one of the world's best swim coaches, Brett Hawke.

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#010 Caroline Burckle

When Olympic medalist Caroline Burckle was awarded the NCAA Female Swimmer of the Year award in 2008, she was in the peak of her career as an athlete. Today, she shares how life after swimming gave her another chance to excel and discover herself. In this episode Inside with Brett Hawke, Caroline dives into the obstacles she overcame while pursuing her Olympic dreams. She highlights the importance of personal well being and why mental health is fundamental to the success of any athlete. Listen i...

Feb 26, 2020•43 min

#009 Brent Hayden

When Brent Hayden left the water for retirement 7 years ago, he was a talented swimmer who had found his career plagued by a series of physical and mental setbacks. Today— in what is possibly the best shape of his life— he’s preparing to qualify for the Olympics and ready to pick up where he left off. In this episode, catch Brent share the story of his departure and the inspiration for his return. What has been the key to finding success after a 7 year hiatus. He provides training insights, advi...

Feb 24, 2020•43 min

#008 Béryl Gastaldello

Beryl Gastaldello’s career is taking off. At the age of 25, after taking time off to focus on her physical and mental health and on the tail end of graduating from Texas A&M, she's become a force to be reckoned with. In this episode of Inside with Brett Hawke, Beryl shares some of what she's doing to prepare for French trials, heading into the Olympics. Listen in to hear the work she's put in to develop her confidence as a and trust herself as a swimmer. Find out why she decided to train wit...

Feb 21, 2020•40 min

#007 Rick DeMont

If you know swimming, you know Rick DeMont. For about the last quarter of a century he coached at the University of Arizona. He was an elite swimmer himself in the 1970's breaking countless world records at the start of his career and qualifying for the Olympics at the age of 16. On the biggest world stage, in front of millions, his gold medal was wrongfully taken away. In this episode of Inside with Brett Hawke, Rick shares stories from his upbringing, how he developed a passion for coaching an...

Feb 19, 2020•57 min

#006 Lenny Krayzelburg

Lenny Krayzelburg has led a life filled with gratitude and grit. Becoming known as one of the best backstroke swimmers in the world did not come easily— despite his undeniable talent. In this episode, Lenny and I get caught up on the work he’s doing with the International Swim League’s L.A Current. Hear the story of what shaped his early days as a swimmer, the challenges he and his family faced in his youth and their migration from the Soviet Union. And most importantly, hear how embodying his l...

Feb 17, 2020•54 min

#005 Matt Kredich

Matt Kredich has helped to create a culture of accountability within the University of Tennessee’s swim program and as their school heads into the Southeastern Conference Championships — their women’s team has come out as a favorite to bring home the championship. Listen in as Matt shares his thoughts on college coaching and recruiting. He dives into what has led to the more recent success with his teams, sharing his approach to creating a team that can thrive together. Hear why American college...

Feb 14, 2020•33 min

#004 Dylan Carter

Dylan Carter is preparing to become an Olympian for the second time. In the midst of preparing to compete — he set aside a few moments to sit down and talk training, life and fitness outside the pool and some of what has led him to becoming one of Trinidad and Tobago’s most accomplished swimmers. Listen in to hear about his first Olympic experience, his role as an inaugural member of the International Swimming League's L.A Current and why having the right mindset is just as important as physical...

Feb 12, 2020•26 min

#003 Annie Lazor

How did Annie Lazor go from being a good swimmer in unofficial retirement to becoming an Olympic gold hopeful in the span of 15 months? In today’s episode, she shares what brought her back to the water and how she worked to get herself back in the physical and mental shape needed to become a Short Course World champion. Hear what she's learned from working with breaststroke champion Lilly King and her insights on the work ethic and mental outlook needed to make her comeback worthwhile. “I didn't...

Feb 10, 2020•37 min

#002 Sergio Lopez

Sergio Lopez has played a pivotal role in the training success of countless professional swimmers— many of which have gone on to compete in the Olympics including Joseph Schooling and Santo Condorelli. Today, in conversation, he shares the motivations behind his coaching methods and how he is helping his student athletes to find themselves. He dives into the importance of teaching and talking about depression in sports and shares how his values have shaped him as a husband, father and coach. Fin...

Feb 07, 2020•45 min

#001 Jack Roach

Do Olympic swimmers feel fear and doubt like the rest of us? Jack Roach has spent over 35 years coaching swimmers of all levels including a robust lineup of world class athletes and Olympians. In today’s episode, he talks to me about life lessons, his growth as a coach and insights gained from observing and working with high performance swimmers. Listen in to find out just what it is that sets high level performers apart from the rest. " If something you're telling yourself going into a high-pre...

Feb 05, 2020•34 min•Ep. 1

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