Another pod with Julie Bachman, Executive Director of Gulf Swimming and John Bradley, Aquatics Director of the Minnetonka School District. We talk about three ways under a coaches control that they can reduce their own stress on the job:
Grinding Beans with Two JB's
This week I am joined by Julie Bachman and John Bradley to discuss some big ticket issues. We talk about customer service in swimming, coaches mental health, and of course Michael Andrew:
Don't Listen if You're Greg Meehan
This week on the pod, Joel, Erik and I discuss our future looking predictions for people coming out of the Olympics. Erik posits changes of pace for Katie Ledecky and Simone Manuel, Joel creates new bureaucracy and say something that led to the titling of this pod.
Under the Radar Olympic Races with Garrett McCaffrey
Garrett McCaffrey joins me, this time from Seattle to discuss his new career and what he thought of the Tokyo Games. We give a little love to races that we both thought could use it.
Mid Olympics Round Up
Erik and Joel join me to go over Ledecky vs Titmus part two, Bobby Finke’s “what the schubert” moment and Caeleb Dressel’s big moment. Finally, we conclude with a rant about doping and the Olympics.
The Water is My Sky Director Brian Tremml
“The Water is My Sky” Director Brian Tremml comes on the Brief to talk Olympics, followed by sharing some insight from his documentary film “The Water is My Sky”. We talk about some of the highlights so far, and the longtime dream made reality of his film.
Olympics Preview
What races are we looking forward to? What does the Russian Rowdy Gaines sound like? These questions and more answered on today’s podcast.
Making Swim Meets Better
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.
Responding to Swimswam Comments
Here’s an audio response to some comments that were made regarding me in the Swimswam comment section. I address why I’m not responding on Swimswam, why I write and say the things I do, and what I think of Swimswam’s comments in general.
Michael Andrew Vax Comments, Sha'Carri Richardson and No Spectators
This week I tackle the comments that Michael Andrew made about not getting vaccinated before turning to Sha’Carri Richardson being left off the Olympic team. Finally, what are the implications of no spectators at the Tokyo Olympics.