Who are some Aussie swimmers to watch out for heading into the Paris Olympics in 2024? Cam McEvoy talks about Flynn Southam . 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! Download the AnyQuestion app here . Our Sponsors: BRATTE...
Feb 03, 2023•2 min
Learn how to optimize your training and swim faster with Fundamentals of Fast Swimming by Gary Hall ! Discover the key principles of physiology, discover how to develop a more effective program, and get the latest strategies, information, and resources all in one comprehensive resource. 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, Emil...
Feb 02, 2023•2 min
This week's ASCA Talk comes from Hall of Fame Coach, Don Swartz . These come out every other Wednesday. Chuck Warner believes it might just be the best talk in ASCA history! Coach Don Swartz discusses the concept of a "quantum leap" in performance, both in the scientific and colloquial sense, and explores the three key ingredients necessary for achieving such a leap. Key takeaways: 1. A quantum leap is a dramatic improvement in performance that is out of the ordinary and not anticipated. 2. The ...
Feb 01, 2023•19 min
For Sports Illustrated, Pat Forde covers collegiate athletics, the Olympics, and horse racing. Pat published two books and was a 1990 Pulitzer Prize finalist. Pat is co-host of the College Football Enquirer podcast in addition to his work at SI. He participates in national radio programs and works as an analyst for the Big Ten Network. Pat has worked at Yahoo Sports, ESPN, and the Louisville Courier-Journal during the course of a career spanning more than three decades. Pat's family is a swimmin...
Jan 31, 2023•38 min
Dive Inside LIVE is every Monday at 8 AM EST on YouTube. Brett, Sonny, and special guests cover talk about the most interesting stuff going on in swimming. Subscribe to This Week in Swimming, here. Swimming's #1 Newsletter. Check out Sonny's website, get a t-shirt, or hire him to write some swimming sessions. Our Sponsors: BRATTER PA IMMIGRATION LAW : Exclusive immigration representation of athletes, entrepreneurs, artists, investors, and entertainers. SWIM ANGELFISH: Receive the tools and skill...
Jan 30, 2023•35 min
Hunter Armstrong is the fastest man in history over 50 meters backstroke without a turn. He's very tall yet has nearly no rotation in his backstroke. How? Why? Should more people be doing this? 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...
Jan 29, 2023•1 min
A weekly micro training cycle is a short, focused training program that is repeated on a weekly basis. It typically consists of a series of exercises or activities that are designed to help employees develop specific skills or knowledge. The goal of a weekly micro training cycle is to provide employees with a consistent and effective way to learn and develop their skills. Learn from 80+ of the best swimmers and coaches in our sport on the AnyQuestion app. Ask them ANY QUESTION you want. Bob Bowm...
Jan 28, 2023•3 min
Mel Marshall knows a thing or two about breaststroke. She coaches Adam Peaty... Here are some tips for non-breaststrokers trying to improve their breaststroke kick. 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! Download the AnyQ...
Jan 27, 2023•2 min
They call him Sprint Salo for a reason. One of the greatest coaches of our lifetime shares his thoughts about speed endurance training - and not just for sprinters, but for "long sprinters", as well. Coach Salo calls distance swimmers, "long sprinters"... 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 Jaco...
Jan 26, 2023•2 min
Dr. Sam Freas' 10 Essentials of Sprinting: 1. Race every day in practice. 2. Swim at 100% speed all year long, not just during a taper. 3. Swim superfast all year long, not just during a taper. 4. Always work dryland to improve the components of fitness: strength, cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, agility, and flexibility. 5. Work on starts, turns, and finishes almost every day in practice. At least 5 workouts per week. 6. Practice swimming with no breath during a 50 and with only a ...
Jan 25, 2023•3 min
2x Swedish Olympian. NCAA Champion. European Champion. World Champion. Louise Hansson! Brett & Louise discuss... Swedish Coach’s Take On National Swimmers Training Elsewhere What Does An Olympian Do With Their Free Time? Louise Hansson Not A Backstroker? What To Work On For Paris Owning Femininity, Strength, And A Positive Self-Image Prioritizing Recovery As A Post-College Athlete Getting Ready For A Race Day Sarah Sjostrom's Influence Front End Speed Swedish Relays Our Sponsors: BRATTER PA ...
Jan 24, 2023•43 min
Brett and Sonny ramble on about swimming. Come join the conversation every Monday morning 8 AM EST. Arizona State's Leon Marchand is the best swimmer in the world right now. Cal didn't suit up. Big talk on wearing tech suits in dual meets...again. Bob Bowman a man of his word, sticking to his guns, and having his team suit up and spank the National Champs. Surely the highlight of the meet was Leon Marchand 400 IM NCAA Record. In a stunning conclusion to the weekend, Marchand broke the NCAA recor...
Jan 23, 2023•37 min
We are proud to announce that we've joined forces with the American Swimming Coaches Association to revive some of the most outstanding conference speeches in the history of our sport. Check out ASCA's upcoming events and clinics after the talk. And don't forget to mark your calendars for the World Clinic in Dallas this year. September 6 through 9th. First up, Doc Counsilman and his famous talk from Montreal IN 1971 entitled, "The X-Factor". Here is an excerpt from his International Swimming Hal...
Jan 18, 2023•15 min
Kirsty Coventry is the most decorated Olympian from Africa ever . She's also the Minister of Sport, Arts and Recreation of Zimbabwe and an IOC Board Member. On top of all that, she runs her own foundation teaching water safety to children in Zimbabwe. 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 disabiliti...
Jan 17, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Meagen Nay joins Brett, Sonny, and Nate to talk about this week in swimming. *TYR Pro Swim Series in Knoxville * Short course swimming vs. Long course swimming * Ryan Murphy vs. Hunter Armstrong * Kaylee McKeown vs. Regan Smith * Emily Seebohm riding around India on a moped * Can Katie Ledecky go best times again? * Simone Manuel Returns * Henry McFadden wins the 200 Free in a new PB * Katie Grimes vs. Katie Ledecky 400 IM * On the pod: Kirsty Coventry! Our Sponsors: BRATTER PA IMMIGRATION LAW :...
Jan 16, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Australian sprint sisters, Cate and Bronte Campbell, were an unstoppable force for years. Is Cate coming back to try and make a 5th Olympics? She would be the first Australian ever to compete in 5 Olympiads. 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 wi...
Jan 11, 2023•2 min
Meagen Nay is Australian Dolphin #667, having swum in two Olympics (2008, 2012) where she placed 7th and 5th, respectively, in the 200 Backstroke. In 2010, Meagen became Commonwealth Champion in the 2 Back in 2:07.56. She trained under Michael Bohl at St. Peter's Western. Meagen has faced tremendous tragedy in her life. Both her Dad and brother passed away in separate car accidents, 16 years apart. Most recently, you may have heard her as an Aussie commentator for Amazon Prime! 00:00 Bratter PA ...
Jan 10, 2023•32 min
Dive Inside LIVE with our fav Brit, The Swimsuit Guy, Sonny Trigg. And, special guest, 2x Australian Olympian, Meagen Nay! TYR Pro Swim Series kicks off in Knoxville this week. Simone Manuel will compete in her first long course meet since the Olympics almost a year and a half ago. Penny Oleksiak will also back after tearing her meniscus. And, there should be an Ahmed Hafnaoui sighting. Wu Peng is back! As well as... Jordan Crooks, Bjorn Seeliger, Signe Bro, Katie Grimes, Bella Sims, Katie Ledec...
Jan 09, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Can the 20 year old Frenchman break Michael Phelps' World Record? I don't think there is any more doubt. But can he break 4:00? Does Bob Bowman believe he can do it? Probably. 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 le...
Jan 04, 2023•3 min
Josh Huger is an Assistant Coach at the University of Tennessee. Sophomore Jordan Crooks just got back from SC Worlds with a gold medal in the 50 Freestyle. During the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the Lady Vols enjoyed a program-record six Olympic qualifiers, as Erika Brown (USA), Tess Cieplucha (Canada), Mona McSharry (Ireland), Cherelle Thompson (Trinidad & Tobago), Kira Toussaint (Netherlands) and Ellen Walshe (Ireland) represented their countries at the Summer Games. The men's squad had three Ol...
Jan 03, 2023•43 min
Brett & Sonny talk about the best swims of 2022. And, Erica Beine of Beine Wellness stops by to discuss genetic sports performance and nutrition! 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...
Jan 02, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Building power in swimming involves improving your technique and increasing your strength and endurance. 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! BEINE WELLNESS BUILD...
Dec 31, 2022•7 min
Are you looking to swim the 50 free faster? Here is how 2 Olympic swim coaches break down the 50 Free and how you should think about swimming the 50 Free. 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...
Dec 27, 2022•8 min
Isaac Cooper is one of Australia's top sprint talents. He just captured Silver in the Men's 50 Backstroke at the 2022 Fina Swimming World Championships. He holds the World Junior Record in the 50m Backstroke. 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 w...
Dec 23, 2022•41 min
Jeroen Lecoutere used his PhD in Electrical/Biomedical Engineering to create the smartest swim specific tracker ever. The Swimtraxx One device attaches to your goggles and sits on your temple. So small and sleek you don't even know it is there. Track your time, heart rate, and stroke rate all from the same device. "Swimtraxx One is a device like no other before. No system has ever been more comfortable, accurate or user-friendly in the sport of swimming." Order a Swimtraxx One device here. Our S...
Dec 22, 2022•31 min
James GIbson is regarded as one of the best swim coaches in the world and specifically for sprint swimming. He's coached the likes of Flo Manaudou, Ben Proud, Sarah Sjostrom, and anyone whoever swam for Energy Standard. The world's best swimmers travel to Turkey to train with him at the beautiful Gloria Sports Arena. As a swimmer himself, James was a sprint specialist. In 2003, he became World Champion in the 50 LCM breast. 00:00 Welcome James Gibson 02:15 Misconception of Sprinter’s Training 03...
Dec 19, 2022•1 hr 29 min
Live from World Champs with Bobby Hurley! This is Bobby's 5th World Championships as a commentator. He's also been on the top of the podium at a World Championship as a swimmer in the 50 Back. He's the epitome of a swim nerd. Brett & Bobby discuss Worlds Champs thus far, how he prepares for commentating, Chad Le Clos, Kyle Chalmers, Emma McKeon, the USA Swimming short course selection process, the Australian media, and the insanity of all these relays. 00:00 Hello Bobby Hurley! 00:10 SC Worl...
Dec 17, 2022•31 min
Mike Lewis is one of swimming's top photographers. He's taken his photographs and turned them into posters to inspire the next generation of swimmers. Get your swimmer a swim poster with Regan Smith, Lilly King, Caeleb Dressel, and more! https://swimposters.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...
Dec 16, 2022•28 min
Catching up with Cody Simpson. A few weeks ago he sang the National Anthem at the Melbourne Cup. Now he's going best times in the 100 Fly and 100 Free. 00:00 Hello Cody Simpson 01:10 How's Emma McKeon feeling? 01:30 PB's 04:00 13 years apart 05:20 What are you preparing for in 2023? 06:45 Creativity 09:00 Best way to describe Cody 13:00 Honing in on the 1% 14:45 Singing at the Melbourne Cup 16:45 Tall Poppy Syndrome 20:20 Athlete Mode vs Singer Mode 22:45 Advice to young kids 25:15 Top 20 in the...
Dec 13, 2022•30 min
Kristen Murslack is an Assistant Coach at the University of Florida for both the Men's and Women's programs. Prior to UF, she spent two years coaching at the University of Pittsburgh after swimming all four years at Auburn. In this conversation, Kristen talks about women in coaching, finding her own identity, and if the Gators can win NCAA's. She also provides an update on Caeleb Dressel and explains how she's never heard a single complaint come out of Katie Ledecky's mouth. Enjoy! Our Sponsors:...
Dec 12, 2022•37 min
