Inside with Brett Hawke

We’ve got a short little pod for you nerds this week, as we enjoy watching world records drop like flies over there in Budapest. Team America is off to a hot start with 10 total medals - 6 being gold - and a slew of WR’s. Sonny is on deck in Budapest, so he’s got great behind the scenes content and recaps being uploaded every day - check out Day 1’s recap with Chad Le Clos. This morning on the show we’ve got the first Estonian woman to ever reach the final heat at the Olympics, Eneli Jefimova! She’s seeded 5th tonight in the Women’s 100 Breaststroke so keep an eye on her in the finale. Become a part of the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sprint Revolution⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Get access to our growing collection of workouts, seminars, and exclusive content. New items added every month. ✓ 1 Month of Sprint Workouts (24 New Workouts Each Month) ✓ Online Educational Seminar ✓ Live Q & A with Brett Once a Month ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SWIMNERD:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our new timing equipment! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INTL SWIMMING HALL OF FAME:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Keep our sport's history alive by joining the 1 in 1000 Club! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #swimming #swimmer #swimcoach

Dan Daly, a swimming training expert, shares his valuable insights on innovative coaching techniques and strength conditioning for swimmers. He discusses the spectrum of freestyle techniques, emphasizing the need for personalized training plans. Daly highlights the importance of diverse athletic experiences for youth swimmers and the benefits of strength training. Other key topics include strategies for transitioning athletes from pool to triathlon and the evolving philosophies on training volume, advocating for a more individualized approach to enhance performance.

Brett, Sonny, and Nate talk about swimming.

Linnea Mack, a competitive swimmer and key figure in Premier League Swimming, joins Mark Nikolaev, a Russian swimmer based in Australia, to discuss groundbreaking changes in the sport. They highlight the innovative Premier League Swimming format, which shifts focus to fast-paced team events that enhance excitement and community spirit. Topics include the importance of racing experiences over traditional training metrics, challenges in redefining professional pathways, and the need for fostering a supportive environment for both new and seasoned athletes.

Marius Kusch and Elliot Ptasnik dive into the unconventional methods that have taken Marius from considering retirement to achieving personal bests at the recent World Cups. They discuss Marius's return to competitive swimming, his decision to focus on sprint events, and how Elliot's coaching approach emphasizes quality over quantity. They break down how efficiency, power, and mental calmness are key factors in Marius's recent success. Become a part of the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sprint Revolution⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Get access to our growing collection of workouts, seminars, and exclusive content. New items added every month. ✓ 1 Month of Sprint Workouts (24 New Workouts Each Month) ✓ Online Educational Seminar ✓ Live Q & A with Brett Once a Month ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SWIMNERD:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our new timing equipment! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INTL SWIMMING HALL OF FAME:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Keep our sport's history alive by joining the 1 in 1000 Club! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #swimming #swimmer #swimcoach

Sean Kao, founder of Aquatic Sports Performance, shares his transformation from competitive swimmer to strength coach. He discusses the importance of personalized strength training for swimmers and water polo athletes, highlighting the need for mobility and foundational skills. Sean points out the dangers of early specialization and the value of varied physical play in youth sports. The conversation delves into innovative strategies for sprint training and the evolution of strength conditioning, emphasizing individualized programs that cater to the unique needs of aquatic athletes.

Joao Mescolote, a swim coach at Wolfpack Elite who has gained popularity for his engaging training videos, shares insights on swimming coaching. He discusses innovative training techniques, such as the benefits of specialized socks for leg kicks and resistance training for improving underwater speed. Joao emphasizes the importance of individualized training and mental resilience, highlighting the need for patience in young athletes’ development. He also introduces the new 'Speed Force' group aimed at enhancing competitive training for high school swimmers.

Coach Andrew Sheaff is the author of ⁠A Constraints-Led Approach to Swim Coaching⁠. Brett and Andrew talk about the importance of skill development, the balance between drills and skills, and the idea of using constraints to naturally guide swimmers towards better performance. Become a part of the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sprint Revolution⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Get access to our growing collection of workouts, seminars, and exclusive content. New items added every month. ✓ 1 Month of Sprint Workouts (24 New Workouts Each Month) ✓ Online Educational Seminar ✓ Live Q & A with Brett Once a Month ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SWIMNERD:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our new timing equipment! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INTL SWIMMING HALL OF FAME:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Keep our sport's history alive by joining the 1 in 1000 Club! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #swimming #swimmer #swimcoach

Live from his car in Cairo, 3x Olympic Egyptian swimmer Marwan El Kamash joins the pod to discuss his journey, his experiences as a competitive swimmer, and his aspirations for Egyptian swimming. Become a part of the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sprint Revolution⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Get access to our growing collection of workouts, seminars, and exclusive content. New items added every month. ✓ 1 Month of Sprint Workouts (24 New Workouts Each Month) ✓ Online Educational Seminar ✓ Live Q & A with Brett Once a Month ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SWIMNERD: Pace Clocks, Timing Systems, Starters, Harnesses, Touchpads, Scoreboards! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INTL SWIMMING HALL OF FAME:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Keep our sport's history alive by joining the 1 in 1000 Club! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #swimming #swimmer #egypt

Tony Batis, the Head Coach at Palo Alto Swim Club with 48 years of experience, shares his expertise in swim coaching. He emphasizes the importance of kick development and innovative training strategies to enhance swimmer performance. Batis discusses the future of USA Swimming, highlighting the need for effective leadership and grassroots programs. He also reflects on the evolution of coaching, focusing on building trust with athletes and adapting methods for young competitors in the post-pandemic landscape.