Organizing my big picture reflections on the stupidest event in swimming history, and all the losers who tried to make it work.
Crossover Pod: IDGI and the Swim Brief
Big shout out to the IDGI Podcast with Nate McKay and Kyle Johnson for helping me out with this week’s pod. Listen to hear me get interviewed by the guys, plus some thoughts on the top about the Loser Olympics.
Debrief: Glenn Mills
Glenn Mills, the owner and founder of Goswim, 1980 Olympian and all around man about the sport, joins to talk about what he sees in the swimming world.
Debrief: Kyle Johnson Returns
An old friend of the podcast, Kyle Johnson, returns to share his wisdom. Kyle also has a podcast, which you can follow for me to be on soon.
Debrief: James Marshall
James Marshall of GAIN and Excelsior Athletic Club joins to talk how he came to coach three sports, knowledge sharing and the athletic insights of Nassim Taleb.
Check out his website: https://excelsiorgroup.co.uk/
Link to James’ substack newsletter.
Book Club: All You Need to Know About Talent Development w/Corey Manley
First podcast of the book club, featuring USA Swimming’s Corey Manley. We discuss previous guest Kristoffer Henriksen’s book All You Need to Know About Talent Development. The book was co-authored with Carsten Hvid Larsen and Louise Kamuk Storm.
Solobrief: How to Talk About Talent
In preparation for book clubbing with Corey Manley, I break down how I communicate about talent with coaches and athletes.
Special 1000 Follower Solobrief
Celebrating 1000 followers on instagram by taking listener questions. Want to have your question answered on the pod? Listen to the end of the pod for instructions!
Debrief: Peter Casares
The recently named CSCAA Division III Coach of the year, Peter Casares of Bates College, joins to recap the year and talk about getting a walk on to a National Championship. Plus, a bonus at the end for all D3 Swimming nerds.
Debrief: Rachel Stratton-Mills
Northwestern Swimming and Diving Head Coach and College Swim Coaches Association President Rachel Stratton-Mills to share her approach to coaching.