
Inside with Brett Hawke
Take an intimate look inside the minds of swimming's highest achievers with one of the world's best swim coaches, Brett Hawke.
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Sep 18, 2023 • 2h 7min
#335 Pieter van den Hoogenband: First Man Under 48
It took nearly 4 years to get Hoogie on the pod, but Brett finally locked him down alongside his coach, Jacco Verhaeren.
When we started this podcast, we were focused on the history of swimming - to hear & record the storied moments of our sport straight from the horse’s mouth.
Pieter van den Hoogenband has been the most requested guest since the beginning.
Enjoy!
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#swimming #worldaquatics #olympics

Sep 14, 2023 • 56min
#081 Mel Marshall and the development of Adam Peaty
Mel Marshall is the Head Coach at Loughborough University, where British Swimming houses 1 of its 3 high performance centers. Mel, a 2x Olympian herself, won numerous medals representing her country. Her experiences as an athlete have allowed her to take it to the next level as a coach.
It is Throwback Thursday - this was Episode 81.
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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.
VASA: Essential dryland for stronger, better, faster swimmers. Save 10% using the code "brett" at checkout!
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INTL SWIMMING HALL OF FAME: Help preserve swimming history by joining the 1 in 1000 Club!
#swimming #worldaquatics #swimcoach

Sep 12, 2023 • 1h 30min
#334 Zac Stubblety-Cook wants his World Record back
Australian breaststroke extraordinaire, Zac Stubblety-Cook, shares insights on his training strategies, losing at World Championships, and his Olympic aspirations. The discussion also covers his relationship with the media and public exposure.

Sep 5, 2023 • 1h 8min
#333 McGee Moody on the challenges of college coaching, learning jiu-jitsu
We catch up with former Head Coach of the University of South Carolina, McGee Moody. He talks about the challenges of coaching college swimming, learning jiu-jitsu, and his new career in financial planning.
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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.
VASA: Essential dryland for stronger, better, faster swimmers. Save 10% using the code "brett" at checkout!
DESTRO SWIM TOWERS: Save $150 per double swim tower by using the code "brett" at checkout!
INTL SWIMMING HALL OF FAME: Help preserve swimming history by joining the 1 in 1000 Club!
#swimming
00:00 - Welcome McGee Moody!
02:54 - Balancing Coaching and Fatherhood
06:34 - Covid And A Life Transition
14:47 - The Challenges of College Coaching
37:06 - Maintaining Health and Fitness
45:55 - The Value In New Journeys
55:38 - Tracking Workouts

Sep 4, 2023 • 25min
Sit Down with Dave Salo
Here's 25 minutes with Dave Salo before the camera overheated.
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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.
VASA: Essential dryland for stronger, better, faster swimmers. Save 10% using the code "brett" at checkout!
DESTRO SWIM TOWERS: Save $150 per double swim tower by using the code "brett" at checkout!
INTL SWIMMING HALL OF FAME: Help preserve swimming history by joining the 1 in 1000 Club!
#swimming

Aug 30, 2023 • 14min
The Case Against Aerobic Base with Dave Salo
Hall of Fame Coach, Dave Salo.
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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.
VASA: Essential dryland for stronger, better, faster swimmers. Save 10% using the code "brett" at checkout!
DESTRO SWIM TOWERS: Save $150 per double swim tower by using the code "brett" at checkout!
INTL SWIMMING HALL OF FAME: Help preserve swimming history by joining the 1 in 1000 Club!
#swimming

Aug 29, 2023 • 42min
#331 From Malaysia to Australia: Mia O'Leary talks training at Bond under Chris Mooney
Mia O'Leary, fresh off the Australian A Team's visit to Irvine, California, stops by to tell her story.
Mia grew up in Thailand and Malaysia before randomly meeting Dean Boxall at a meet in Malaysia. At 14, she moved to Australia to begin really focusing on swimming.
She has since moved to Bond University to train under head coach Chris Mooney.
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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.
VASA: Essential dryland for stronger, better, faster swimmers. Save 10% using the code "brett" at checkout!
DESTRO SWIM TOWERS: Save $150 per double swim tower by using the code "brett" at checkout!
INTL SWIMMING HALL OF FAME: Help preserve swimming history by joining the 1 in 1000 Club!
#swimming

Aug 28, 2023 • 1h 7min
Catching Up After Worlds
Dive Inside LIVE is back!
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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.
VASA: Essential dryland for stronger, better, faster swimmers. Save 10% using the code "brett" at checkout!
DESTRO SWIM TOWERS: Save $150 per double swim tower by using the code "brett" at checkout!
INTL SWIMMING HALL OF FAME: Help preserve swimming history by joining the 1 in 1000 Club!
#swimming

Aug 23, 2023 • 25min
Developing World Class Female Swimmers by Jack Bauerle | ASCA Talk #015
Guest, Jack Bauerle, former head coach of University of Georgia men's and women's swimming teams, discusses developing world-class female swimmers. He focuses on topics such as base training, technique, speed work, kicking, relays, and weight training. Bauerle shares stories of swimmers who excelled in multiple strokes, including Maritza Correa's switch to the 50 event. He also emphasizes the importance of relays and weight training in swimming success and discusses the challenges of being a swim coach, including balancing the needs of different athletes and adapting training methods.

Aug 22, 2023 • 1h 10min
#330 Swimming at Arizona State with Grant House + Jonny Kulow
Grant House, an Arizona State swimmer, and Jonny Kulow discuss Arizona State swimming, training with Coach Herbie Behm, underwaters, meditation swims, and more.