Inside with Brett Hawke #401 Tom Rushton on Building Olympic Athletes: Coaching Philosophy, Training Zones, and Race Strategy
Sep 26, 2024
Tom Rushton is a seasoned coach known for training Olympic-level swimmers. He delves into his unique coaching philosophy, emphasizing a color-coded training system that optimizes performance. Guests Siobhan Haughey and Kregor Zirk share their experiences, tackling the emotional aspects of training and competition while highlighting the importance of adaptability in swimming. They discuss specialized training sessions, innovative race strategies, and the balance of technical skills with psychological resilience, all crucial for success on the Olympic stage.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Olympic Journeys: Athletes and Coaches
01:52 • 8min
Exploring Athletic Training and Familial Legacy in Swimming
10:21 • 2min
Balancing Coaching Philosophy and Emotion
12:10 • 4min
Training Insights for Olympic Swimmers
16:20 • 22min
Specialization and Adaptability in Olympic Swimming
37:52 • 3min
Navigating Post-Olympic Transitions
41:02 • 15min