MGoBlue Podcasts with Jon Jansen Conqu'ring Heroes 174 - Brandon Loschiavo
Sep 18, 2025
Brandon Loschiavo, a former NCAA champion and U.S. Olympian, is now the head diving coach at Michigan. He shares his journey to Ann Arbor and his vision for creating an Olympic-caliber program. Loschiavo discusses his unique transition from gymnastics to diving, emphasizing individualized training and biomechanics. He also reflects on the importance of recovery in athletic performance, coping with the challenges of the COVID-era Olympics, and plans for a unique NCAA 'Olympics' event for athletes.
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Diving Is Essential To Team Titles
- Matt Bow values diving as essential to winning team championships and recruited Brandon to build that capability at Michigan.
- Brandon sees a clear path to integrate diving into a championship culture and is actively executing it.
Year One: Recruit And Systematize
- Year one at Michigan focuses on recruiting higher talent and systematizing preparation for Olympic-level development.
- Brandon aims to reposition Michigan as an Olympic diving school by selling a clear, repeatable vision.
Gymnast To Diver: A Pain-Driven Switch
- Brandon transitioned from high-level gymnastics to diving after wrist injuries and found renewed enjoyment in the sport.
- He needed two years before he felt comfortable jumping from 10 meters and gradually became obsessive about diving craft.