This week we break down Jukka Shemeikka’s “Rules of The Game” published on Swimswam, which has fixated us for weeks.
Why Your Job Posting Sucks
This week the CSCAA does not propose any changes to NCAA qualification and we discuss the troubled hiring process of University of Illinois-Chicago.
Post NCAA Extravaganza
This is perhaps our longest podcast. We discuss a lot of stuff, including jobs, NCAA jobs and more.
NCAA Thoughs with J+E
We share our halfway thoughts from the Women’s NCAA Swimming and Diving Championship.
Who Will Replace Kipp's Small Shoes?
This week we make the case for several candidates to replace Jeremy Kipp at USC, and more.
Hindsighting Bowman's Big Gambit
Plus, what do we think of Mission Viejo’s new “pro” concept. With Joel Rollings.
Rating SEC/ACC New Coaches
Trever Gray joins to look at the difference in conference results for teams that changed coaches in the off-season.
College Champs!
This week we highlight our favorite races from the ongoing college championships.
Coaches: Stop Saying THIS
A clickbait title to entice you.
The Best Facebook Group for Swim Coaches
This week we discuss the change in where Worlds is, conferences barring teams from competing and the uproar in Minnesota over a homemade swimsuit. Check for bonus content about the best facebook groups on the internet for swim coaches.
Getting Sober from Michael Andrew
This week we discuss the NY Breakers twitter page, the recent USA Swimming “inclusion” policy change, and and Simone Manuel training in Knoxville, TN.
Coley Stickels Finds a Home
We talk about the Coley Stickels pro group, and then break down a Race Club “Technique’ video.
The Secret to Bolles Success Revealed
This week I am joined by Peter Verhoef, the Head Swimming and Diving Coach of Bolles School. We talk about how he came to be a coach, and his life in and out of the pool. Listen to the end for a discussion of David Marsh at Cal.
NCAA's Pile of Hot Garbage
This week on the pod we take on two hot button issues: Michael Andrew's interview with Brett Hawke and the NCAA Board of Governors massive punt on trans athletes competing. Then finally, the feel good story out of Cal.
Breaking Down Denmark's Olympic Result
I'm joined by Ricki Clausen to discuss the centralization era of Danish Swimming and his critique of it. We also discuss Danish Olympic results and what he sees as a path forward.
Is Emre Sakci's World Record Legit?
Today on this solocast I talk Sakci's 50 breast world record, the cancellation of Pro Series due to covid concerns, mid season psych sheet scoring and a personal story.
Case Study in "Athlete Centered Coaching"
Today I talk to Uncle Trever Gray about his new coaching gig, and how he’s trying something different. This interview includes two athletes from his team sharing their own input on the start of this new project.
Florian Wellbrock's Dark Secret Revealed
He broke a world record, spoiler alert. This and other topics, plus a game at the end!
Juniors, SC Worlds and Weird Theories
We recap the recent Junior Nationals, two days of Short Course Worlds and play “where are they training now?”.
Uncle Trever Broke An American Record
This week I’m joined to talk with Trever Gray (Power Trever) to discuss his recent dip under the American Masters record in the 45-49 age group. We follow that up with some coaching talk as he finishes up a high school season and embarks on coaching a club.