This week on the pod the whole gang is back and we’re celebrating the coachless horse-people of University of Wisconsin Green Bay, as well as a host of other stories from around the swimming world.
Different Volumes and Intensities
Sharing an update on what I see as the various features of different kinds of swim training.
Swim Brief: The Tapas Plate
This week on the Swim Brief, Erik Wiken and a late arriving Joel Rollings commit to discuss more topics but none of them in depth.
FINALLY: Jake Shackelford!
This week I am joined by my colleague Jake Shackelford to talk all things USA Swimming: his trip to the National Select Camp, club excellence, and the selection of Maddie Waggoner to the National Junior Team.
We Fix Caeleb Dressel's 100 Freestyle
This week on the pod Erik Wiken joins me so that I can react to him reacting to Caeleb Dressel reacting to his 100 freestyle. Then we solve world peace, before gossiping about high level athletes changing teams, concluding with rants about Global Supply Chains, and what’s up with swimming in the city of Austin, Texas.
Abi Liu's Master Plan for Camps
Abi Liu joins me fresh off the USA Swimming National Select Camp. We review the camp as well as her massive change of job in the offseason.
Rating Brett Hawke's Biceps
I’m joined by Erik Wiken and Joel Rollings to discuss Shaine Casas going pro as well as Brett Hawke’s 100 minute interview with Eddie Reese.
Board Elections and Big Mike Unger News
In a referendum on USA Swimming leadership, two new board members were elected from outside of the vetting process. What does it mean? I’m joined by John Bradley and Julie Bachman to discuss. Plus, Mike Unger is leaving USA Swimming!
Katie Ledecky is Moving in With Cousin Ron
This week on the podcast, the actual big new secret training location. Plus, Joel apologizes for his past behavior.
Michael Andrew New Secret Training Location Revealed
Just kidding. This week I’m joined by Gulf Swimming Executive Director Julie Bachman to discuss communication strategies for teams and coaches. We talk about what you can expect to benefit from having a communication strategy and how to use different tools to achieve that strategy.