The Swimnerd Show

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We really like swimming.

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Bill Ripol :: Episode 2

In the second episode of, "The Swimnerd Show: Swimming History", we speak with Bill Ripol, childhood friend and QDD teammate of Jeff Rouse. Bill is also a former ACC Champion in the 400 IM, swimming for the University of Virginia. Swim Sam and I got to speak to Bill about several things including... ...the worst practice(s) of his life. ...being a parent of a swimmer. ...some advice on properly choosing the right college for you. ...the excitement that Todd Desorbo & Co. have brought back to...

Oct 11, 2018•18 min

Coach Don Regenbogen :: Episode 1

Coach Don Regenbogen (currently with OCCS) was lured down from Pittsburgh in the 1980's by Doug Fonder (who founded QDD). There he met a young age group swimmer named Jeff Rouse. We touch on... ...how Bill Ripol really taught him to train. Bill was the 1987 ACC Champion for UVA in the 400 IM. ...how he broke his wrist 8 weeks before his first World Champs Trails meet. ...how Coach Don rigged up a bucket to a 10 meter diving platform at the old Marines pool. ...how David Berkoff inadvertently lit...

Sep 25, 2018•24 min•Ep. 1

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