

Inside with Brett Hawke
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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Jul 1, 2023 • 1h 38min
USA Swimming World Champ Trials Day 4 Finals/Day 5 Prelims
Brett Solo.
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Jun 30, 2023 • 44min
USA Swimming World Champ Trials Day 3 Finals/Day 4 Prelims
Dare Rose wins the Men's 100 Fly. Torri Huske wins the Women's 100 Fly.
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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.
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INTL SWIMMING HALL OF FAME: Help preserve swimming history by joining the 1 in 1000 Club!
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Jun 29, 2023 • 1h 37min
USA Swimming World Champ Trials Day 2 Finals/Day 3 Prelims
Claire Weinstein. Luke Hobson. Regan Smith. Michael Andrew. Matt Fallon. Lilly King. Gretchen Walsh. Ryan Murphy.
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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.
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INTL SWIMMING HALL OF FAME: Help preserve swimming history by joining the 1 in 1000 Club!
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Jun 28, 2023 • 52min
USA Swimming World Champ Trials Day 1 Finals/Day 2 Prelims w/CHAD LE CLOS!
Chad Le Clos swings by to chat with Brett, Sonny, and Kurt.
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SWIM ANGELFISH: Receive the tools and skills needed to teach swimmers with autism, physical disabilities, anxiety, sensory and motor conditions with Swim Angelfish, the global leader in adaptive swim. Get certified online today!
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 #swimmer #swimcoach

Jun 27, 2023 • 1h 8min
USA Swimming World Champ Trials Day 1 Prelims
LIVE with Brett Hawke, Sonny the SwimSuitGuy, Meagen Nay, Kurt Hanson, and Nate the Swimnerd.
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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!
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Jun 26, 2023 • 1h 6min
LIVE with Rowdy Gaines: USA Swimming World Champ Trials Preview
Inside the 2023 Phillips 66 National Championships (USA Swimming World Championship Trials) with Rowdy Gaines and David Marsh.
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SWIM ANGELFISH: Receive the tools and skills needed to teach swimmers with autism, physical disabilities, anxiety, sensory and motor conditions with Swim Angelfish, the global leader in adaptive swim. Get certified online today!
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!
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Jun 26, 2023 • 40min
#324 Sam Short: Australia's Distance King
Sam Short is Australia's distance superstar, taking the torch from legends like Grant Hackett and Kieran Perkins.
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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 #swimmer #swimcoach
00:00 - Welcome Sam Short
01:12 - Recap Of Aussie Trials
04:27 - Training Different Distances
07:11 - Confidence Is Key
10:59 - Favorite Type Of Work
15:45 - Tapering For Distance And In-Season Schedule
22:09 - Creeping Up On An Ian Thorpe Record
29:32 - Setting A Personal Mark & Ian Thorpe

Jun 25, 2023 • 55min
#323 Lani Pallister: Australia's Distance Queen
Lani Pallister candidly shares her experiences, discussing her journey to the World Championships, the importance of a well-rounded support system, and her aspirations for the Paris Olympics.
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SWIM ANGELFISH: Receive the tools and skills needed to teach swimmers with autism, physical disabilities, anxiety, sensory and motor conditions with Swim Angelfish, the global leader in adaptive swim. Get certified online today!
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 #swimmer #swimcoach
00:00 - Welcome Lani Pallister!
03:00 - It Runs In The Family
07:39 - How Has Training As A Distance Swimmer Changed?
15:13 - Change In Perspective
22:26 - The Pressure Of Being A Professional
28:31 - Open Water Swimming
36:31 - Queensland Swimming Hubs
48:13 - Looking To Paris

Jun 22, 2023 • 58min
#322 Embracing Challenges & Balancing Life with Flynn Southam
Last week at Australian World Trials, Flynn Southam placed 2nd behind Olympic Champ Kyle Chalmers in the Men’s 100 Freestyle, joining the 47 club.
In this interview he shares his perspectives on managing confidence, bouncing back from a bad race, and his ability to adapt to different situations, such as changes in nutrition during international travel. Flynn also discusses the importance of balance between being an athlete and being a normal teenager, and how putting on the Australian cap gives him a sense of added responsibility and pride.
Brett and Flynn also talked about various aspects of his preparations for the World Championships, training camps, maintaining mental freshness, and incorporating lessons learned from past experiences.
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BRATTER PA IMMIGRATION LAW: Exclusive immigration representation of athletes, entrepreneurs, artists, investors, and entertainers.
SWIM ANGELFISH: Receive the tools and skills needed to teach swimmers with autism, physical disabilities, anxiety, sensory and motor conditions with Swim Angelfish, the global leader in adaptive swim. Get certified online today!
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 #swimmer #swimcoach
00:00 - Welcome Flynn Southam!
02:04 - Australian Men Culture Shift
05:49 - Overcoming Setbacks And Struggles
12:05 - Knowing Your Strengths
17:21 - Training The 100 Versus The 200
24:19 - World Relay Contention
32:00 - Feeling Good Doesn’t Always Mean Swimming Well
37:59 - Why Is Queensland So Dominant Right Now?
40:49 - Where To Improve Now?
48:54 - Final Prep

Jun 21, 2023 • 22min
Excellence by Richard Quick | ASCA Talk #012
Today's American Swimming Coaches Association talk comes from Hall of Fame Coach Richard Quick.
Richard Quick had a significant impact on both collegiate and international swimming. Over the course of his career, Quick served as the head coach for the women's swimming teams at several universities, including the University of Texas, Stanford University, and Auburn University. Under his guidance, his teams won a total of 12 NCAA championships.
In addition to his success as a collegiate coach, Quick also served as the head coach for the U.S. Olympic swimming teams during three Olympic Games. 1988. 1996. And 2000. Throughout his coaching career, he worked with numerous world-class athletes including Janet Evans, Summer Sanders, Jenny Thompson, and even Rowdy Gaines.
Quick was known for his coaching philosophy that emphasized the importance of mental preparation, goal-setting, and a positive attitude. He passed away in 2009 after battling brain cancer but left behind a lasting legacy on American swimming.
Don't forget to sign up for the World Clinic in Dallas, Texas this year, September 6th through 9th. Go to swimmingcoach.org to sign up.
Our Sponsors:
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BRATTER PA IMMIGRATION LAW: Exclusive immigration representation of athletes, entrepreneurs, artists, investors, and entertainers.
SWIM ANGELFISH: Receive the tools and skills needed to teach swimmers with autism, physical disabilities, anxiety, sensory and motor conditions with Swim Angelfish, the global leader in adaptive swim. Get certified online today!
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 #swimmer #swimcoach