Inside with Brett Hawke
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Jan 2, 2024 • 54min
#354 Jani Sievinen, Finland's Most Famous Swimmer
Jani Sievinen is a retired Finnish swimmer who achieved great success in the sport in the 1990s alongside compatriot, Antti Kasvio, who won Bronze in the 200 Free at the 1992 Olympics.
Jani specialized in the IM events and was known for his versatility across all four swim strokes. He was considered one of the top swimmers in the world during his career, breaking the 200 IM World Record at the 1994 World Championships - it lasted almost 9 years until Michael Phelps broke it.
He won 5 World Championship titles, broke 9 World Records, and won Silver in the 200 IM at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics behind his friend, Hungarian Attila Czene.
After retiring from competitive swimming, Jani struggled with his identity and depression. He found fulfillment in a career coaching and mentoring young swimmers. He has contributed to the development of the sport in Finland by visiting swim clubs, conducting clinics, and sharing his knowledge and experiences with the next generation of athletes.
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00:00 - Welcome Jani Sievinen!
01:46 - Choosing Swimming Over Other Winter Sports
07:29 - An Olympic Future
10:16 - Bring Trained By Your Father
17:16 - 1992 Barcelona Olympics
23:45 - Moving Forward to Atlanta
28:24 - Breaking First World Record
34:23 - Father-Son Relationship
36:12 - How To Further Evolve in Races
38:11 - Leon Marchand and Lessons Learned
48:21 - Breaking Into Coaching
Dec 27, 2023 • 59min
#353 What Swim Coaches Don't Understand About Sprinting with Brian Kula
With over 25 years of practical research and development in speed and performance training, Brian Kula is the driving force behind Kula Sports Performance. Originally taking over the family business in 1996, Brian has since dedicated himself to refining and perfecting his training methods. His extensive experience includes working with thousands of test subjects and accumulating countless hours of hands-on training.
Widely recognized for his expertise, Coach Kula has been sought after to present at coaching clinics focused on speed development and training programs across multiple states. Additionally, he has provided consultation services to numerous programs across the country. Notably, Brian serves as a trusted consultant to the NFL and is affiliated with over 30 universities, showcasing his deep understanding and impact in the field of sports performance.
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BEINE WELLNESS BUILDING: Individualize your nutrition with genetic testing and personalized plans. Eat, supplement, and recover based on your genetics.
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IMAGINE SWIMMING: NYC's Premier Swim School is looking for instructors and coaches! Lessons for all ages, from Baby Swim to adults, along with competitive club teams.
INTL SWIMMING HALL OF FAME: Help preserve swimming history by joining the 1 in 1000 Club!
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00:00 Hello Brian Kula
01:00 Friends with Tony Holler
02:00 Brian Kula's Background
03:15 Christian McCaffrey
04:45 Jim Bocci
06:00 Kula's System
09:00 Why are we doing 50K weeks?
10:30 Do you want to get really good at running slow?
12:00 Periodization for Speed
16:00 Can you train like this for a 100?
20:00 Why is swimming so far behind?
22:00 Resistance Training in Swimming
23:30 Force Production
26:00 Sprinting is All Encompassing
27:30 Rest & Recovery
29:30 Blending in Strength Training
31:30 Active vs. Passive Recovery
33:00 Youth Training Timelines
37:30 Bounce Fire Series
40:30 Difference between Speed & Power
41:30 Rep Range
43:30 Warm Up
45:30 Taper
47:45 Hawkin Dynamics
51:30 Reaching the Ceiling
53:00 Who's a Sprinter, and Who's Not?
56:00 KULASP.COM
Dec 21, 2023 • 51min
#352 Matt Richards on Training, Teamwork, and Defending Relay Gold
Matt Richards is a British swimmer who specializes in the 100 and 200 freestyle events. At the 2020 Summer Olympics, Richards won Olympic gold as part of the Great Britain 4 x 200-meter freestyle relay team. He also won gold in the 200 freestyle at the 2023 World Aquatics Championships and another gold in the men's 4 x 200 freestyle relay.
His success in the 2023 World Championships, where he held off fellow swimmers like Tom Dean and defending World champion David Popovici, illustrates his exceptional abilities in the sport.
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IMAGINE SWIMMING: NYC's Premier Swim School is looking for instructors and coaches! Lessons for all ages, from Baby Swim to adults, along with competitive club teams.
INTL SWIMMING HALL OF FAME: Help preserve swimming history by joining the 1 in 1000 Club!
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Dec 20, 2023 • 37min
Tapering Teenagers by Ira Klein | ASCA Talk #022
Today's American Swimming Coaches Association talk comes from Coach Ira Klein, the Head Coach and owner of the Sarasota Tsunami Swim Team in Florida.
Coach Ira has coached 6 Olympians and over 40 USA, YMCA, and Collegiate National Champions. In the past, he has served as Vice President of USA Swimming and President of the American Swimming Coaches Association. He also founded the YMCA Swim Coaches Association. He is now currently an at-large director on the board of USA Swimming.
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BEINE WELLNESS BUILDING: Individualize your nutrition with genetic testing and personalized plans. Eat, supplement, and recover based on your genetics.
SWIMSTRONG DRYLAND: SwimStrong Dryland inspires and changes the lives of competitive swimmers through strength and leadership training, motivation and care.
IMAGINE SWIMMING: NYC's Premier Swim School is looking for instructors and coaches! Lessons for all ages, from Baby Swim to adults, along with competitive club teams.
INTL SWIMMING HALL OF FAME: Help preserve swimming history by joining the 1 in 1000 Club!
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Dec 18, 2023 • 1h 3min
#351 Matt Grevers on his career, backstroke technique, & the United States of Backstroke
Matt Grevers gained prominence at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, where he won gold and silver medals as part of the U.S. medley relay team and the 100 Backstroke. In 2012, he went from silver to gold in the 100 Back. His impressive career makes him one of the most accomplished backstroke swimmers in history.
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IMAGINE SWIMMING: NYC's Premier Swim School is looking for instructors and coaches! Lessons for all ages, from Baby Swim to adults, along with competitive club teams.
INTL SWIMMING HALL OF FAME: Help preserve swimming history by joining the 1 in 1000 Club!
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Dec 14, 2023 • 35min
Meet Otto Atkinson, the 14 year old Swim Nerd
Otto Atkinson is from New South Wales. People say he can remember everything about a swimming race...
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SWIMSTRONG DRYLAND: SwimStrong Dryland inspires and changes the lives of competitive swimmers through strength and leadership training, motivation and care.
IMAGINE SWIMMING: NYC's Premier Swim School is looking for instructors and coaches! Lessons for all ages, from Baby Swim to adults, along with competitive club teams.
INTL SWIMMING HALL OF FAME: Help preserve swimming history by joining the 1 in 1000 Club!
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Dec 13, 2023 • 1h 42min
Brett's Naughty List + Nate Eats His Cap
The gang is back. Kurt is home from Romania where he called European Championships. Plus, Megsy and Sonny.
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SWIMSTRONG DRYLAND: SwimStrong Dryland inspires and changes the lives of competitive swimmers through strength and leadership training, motivation and care.
IMAGINE SWIMMING: NYC's Premier Swim School is looking for instructors and coaches! Lessons for all ages, from Baby Swim to adults, along with competitive club teams.
INTL SWIMMING HALL OF FAME: Help preserve swimming history by joining the 1 in 1000 Club!
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Dec 11, 2023 • 1h 10min
#350 Todd DeSorbo and the Process of Building Speed and Power
Exploring Todd DeSorbo's coaching journey and achievements. Balancing coaching roles. Dedication in swim events. Training for NCAA's and Olympics. Team dynamics in collegiate swimming. Individualized nutrition and training strategies for male and female swimmers.
Dec 7, 2023 • 1h 14min
Grant Hackett, the Greatest Distance Swimmer Ever
Grant Hackett is the greatest distance swimmer to ever live winning the Men's 1500 in back-to-back Olympic Games (2000 & 2004). He is a 7x World Champion in the same event (4 in LCM, 3 in SCM). He broke World Records in the 200/800/1500 LCM Free as well as the 400/800/1500 SCM Free. His 7:23 in the 800 SCM is still the fastest in human history.
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BEINE WELLNESS BUILDING: Individualize your nutrition with genetic testing and personalized plans. Eat, supplement, and recover based on your genetics.
SWIMSTRONG DRYLAND: SwimStrong Dryland inspires and changes the lives of competitive swimmers through strength and leadership training, motivation and care.
IMAGINE SWIMMING: NYC's Premier Swim School is looking for instructors and coaches! Lessons for all ages, from Baby Swim to adults, along with competitive club teams.
INTL SWIMMING HALL OF FAME: Help preserve swimming history by joining the 1 in 1000 Club!
#swimming #worldaquatics #olympics
00:00 Hello Grant Hackett
3:15 Competitive nature
7:13 Rivalry with Ian Thorpe
11:27 Kieren Perkins
16:13 Personality and values
19:23 Denis Cotterell
23:17 Working hard in practice
26:06 Accountability
29:57 Winning regardless of the situation
33:48 Overcoming pressure
38:06 Supporting teammates
41:19 Brett Hawke lied to Grant Hackett at 2002 Pan Pacs
47:46 Winning mentality
53:11 Athens 2004 stories
54:57 Investing in relationships
58:38 Relationship with Ian Thorpe
1:01:13 Vulnerability
1:07:27 Michael Phelps
1:10:46 2000 Olympic Team Reunion
Dec 4, 2023 • 16min
#349 Revolutionizing Speed Training with Felipe Messias
Last month Brazilian swimmer Felipe Messias joined Cam McEvoy in Australia to train for the Paris Olympics. Felipe has always believed in "Less is More". He swims 3x a week, less than 300 meters per practice. At age 34, Felipe has been 22.2 in the 50 Free LCM and 21.4 in the 50 Free SCM. In this conversation, Felipe and Brett discuss his revolutionary approach to speed training. Felipe, a passionate swimmer, shares his journey and the inspiration behind his unique training methodology. The sprint revolution continues...
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BEINE WELLNESS BUILDING: Individualize your nutrition with genetic testing and personalized plans. Eat, supplement, and recover based on your genetics.
SWIMSTRONG DRYLAND: SwimStrong Dryland inspires and changes the lives of competitive swimmers through strength and leadership training, motivation and care.
IMAGINE SWIMMING: NYC's Premier Swim School is looking for instructors and coaches! Lessons for all ages, from Baby Swim to adults, along with competitive club teams.
INTL SWIMMING HALL OF FAME: Help preserve swimming history by joining the 1 in 1000 Club!
#swimming #worldaquatics #olympics #sprintrevolution
