Julie Bachman and John Bradley join to discuss a proposal that fell flat at USA Swimming for short, low official count meets for 14 and under swimmers. We discuss why it’s important to innovate in the swim meet space and find a way to bring new swimmers to the sport.
From 2:19 200 IM to the Olympics: Ellen Walshe
Today I’m joined by the coach of Templeogue Swim Club Brian Sweeney. We discuss the qualification of Ellen Walshe to the Olympics at the 11th hour. We go all the way back to her beginning in the club, and further than that to the dream passed down from one coach to another to coach an Olympian.
350 Degree Post Trials Takes
Looking back on US Olympic Swimming Trials to deliver some takes on what happened. I talk about how Caeleb Dressel dealt with the weight of expectations, made some obligatory mentions of Michael Andrew, and got into the coaching staff selection:
Trials Thoughts Through Two Days
My thoughts through two days of trials. What I thought of all the qualifiers so far, and why I so strongly disagree with Michael Andrew contesting the 100 back.
Olympic Trials Mega Preview
Read the title. It is what it says it is.
Olympic Trials Wave: Paul Donovan
I’m joined by Jersey Wahoos Head Coach Paul Donovan to discuss his experience at Wave 1 Olympic Trials. We talk about the way USA Swimming pulled off a great experience, what they held onto despite Covid, and the positives of having a split meet.
Swimming Docs, Dave Geyer and Ari Pekka Liukkonen
This week Erik and Joel join me to discuss two upcoming/current swimming documentaries. We follow that by taking on Dave Geyer’s resignation from LSU and why 32 year old Ari Pekka Liukkonen only does one dolphin kick.
Michael Andrew's Legs and Euro Champs
Erik and Joel join to talk about the way Michael Andrew swims and why it makes people so upset. Then I force the guys to watch European Championship and attempt to say names they can’t pronounce.
Ryan Wochomurka Repost and Solocast
This week I am reposting my conversation with Ryan Wochomurka in the hopes that ITunes will remember to scrape it this time. Since that pod is nearly two weeks old, I follow it with some up to date thoughts from this past weekend of swimming and the state of the sport.
Hannah Burandt: Mental Health and More
My friend Hannah Burand, Head Coach of Cleveland State Swimming and Diving, drops by to talk about the "miracle baby" of a season they had and how she tackles leading a program and mental health together.