Inside with Brett Hawke

Brazilian coach Arilson Silva has worked with some of the world’s best swimmers including two time Olympian Bruno Fratus. Today, in Hungary, he is hard at work preparing Andriy Govorov for Tokyo 2020/2021. As Arilson gets into conversation with Brett today, he opens up about his philosophies as a coach. He shares what Cesar Cielo’s gold medal meant to Brazil and the progress the country has made in the face of setbacks. He also provides generous insights into his approach to training, supplementation and nutrition. As former partners, find out how Brett and Arilson found common ground and mutual respect despite being from different sides of the globe. They share why at the end of the day, as coaches to high level swimmers, they’re both on the same team in helping to move the sport forward. “The body will be ready but it's not the body that's going to make that performance, it's the mindset.” -Arilson Silva [53:27] Key Takeaways: Arilson Silva’s approach to coaching. How Brazilian swimming has evolved. What the path to Tokyo 2020 looks like for him and his swimmers. Episode Timeline: [00:02] Intro [01:02] Arilson Silva on training Andriy Govorov [02:11] Working together for the Brazilian team for the 2008 Olympics [02:51] Being welcoming to a foreign coach [05:52] What Cesar Cielo's Olympic win meant to Brazil [08:13] How it shifted the mindset of [11:09] Working together and working for Brazil [13:57] The impact of the corruption on Brazilian swimming [16:18] Cause of the culture of corruption in the Brazilian Federation [19:24] What coaches in Brazil do best [20:30] Preparing Govorov for Tokyo- 50 free and 100 fly [21:54] Coaching swimmers to swim a faster 50 free [24:14] Vo2 max training and threshold intensity training [26:23] Workout schedules [32:52] Increasing swimmer's awareness [33:54] Recording progress and growth [35:51] Arilson Silva's approach to recovery [37:53] Thoughts on canceling workouts [39:20] Supplements and working with nutritionists [44:32] Chances of breaking the world records [45:23] Who he thinks has a chance to break the world record [46:44] How tension affects performance [48:55] Brett's experience with tension at the Olympics [51:04] Preparing for the tension [54:59] Outro Find | Brett Hawke On Instagram @hawkebr on Twitter @insidewithbh On Facebook @insidewithbh Find | Arilson Silva On Instagram: @arilsonsilvaswimcoach On Facebook: @ArilsonSilvaCoach Subscribe & Listen: Google Spotify YouTube Special Thanks: Fitter & Faster Swim Camps SWIMNERD PACE CLOCKS

Brett has been pushing Roland Schoeman, South African Olympic Champion, to come on the show to specifically speak to him about the last 9 months.  Roland gives a candid look inside his life since the return of his positive drug sample, and the quest to clear his name. Subscribe & listen where ever you enjoy podcasts. Connect: Find | Brett Hawke On Instagram @hawkebr on Twitter @insidewithbh On Facebook @insidewithbh Find |  Roland Schoeman On Instagram @roland_schoeman On Twitter @rolandschoeman Subscribe & Listen: Apple Podcasts Google Spotify YouTube Special Thanks: Inside with Brett Hawke is presented by Fitter & Faster. Host a swim camp. More than 1,000 swim clinic sessions in 46 States plus Canada & the Bahamas in 2019. Inside with Brett Hawke is produced and promoted by Swimnerd. Connect your phone to your pace clock with the Swimnerd Pace Clock. Digital, affordable, and Bluetooth programmable from your smartphone.

On today's episode, Brett interviews his coach, mentor and friend, David Marsh.   Coach Marsh talks about...  *the impact that Richard Quick had on him *telling Bill Pilczuk he could only swim for Auburn if he lost the earrings *how they built a winning culture at AU (7 Men's titles, 5 Women's titles) by getting the cheerleaders and fraternities to come cheer at swim meets *how he's not exactly the easiest person to work for   And a lot, lot more. Subscribe & listen where ever you enjoy podcasts. Connect: Find | Brett Hawke On Instagram @hawkebr on Twitter @insidewithbh On Facebook @insidewithbh Find |  David Marsh, Team Elite On Instagram @swimcoachmarsh On Twitter @swimcoachmarsh Subscribe & Listen: Apple Podcasts Google Spotify YouTube Special Thanks: Inside with Brett Hawke is presented by Fitter & Faster. Host a swim camp. More than 1,000 swim clinic sessions in 46 States plus Canada & the Bahamas in 2019. Inside with Brett Hawke is produced and promoted by Swimnerd. Connect your phone to your pace clock with the Swimnerd Pace Clock. Digital, affordable, and Bluetooth programmable from your smartphone.

Dave Durden, Head Coach of the University of California's Men's Swimming Team and Head Coach for the 2020 US Olympic Men's Swimming Team, is today's guest. They talk about not being on social media, changing up practice every single day, and the plan for the next 479 days. Subscribe & listen where ever you enjoy podcasts. Connect: Find | Brett Hawke On Instagram @hawkebr on Twitter @insidewithbh On Facebook @insidewithbh Find |  Dave Durden On Instagram @calmenswim On Twitter @calmenswim Subscribe & Listen: Apple Podcasts Google Spotify YouTube Special Thanks: Inside with Brett Hawke is presented by Fitter & Faster. Host a swim camp. More than 1,000 swim clinic sessions in 46 States plus Canada & the Bahamas in 2019. Inside with Brett Hawke is produced and promoted by Swimnerd. Connect your phone to your pace clock with the Swimnerd Pace Clock. Digital, affordable, and Bluetooth programmable from your smartphone.

Tom Shields believes the postponement of the Olympics is a good thing for him -- an extra year of improvement both physically and mentally. Tom and I talk about some very real, very personal events in his life. I’m thankful for his openness and willingness to talk about his mental health struggles. If you need help, please reach out to those closest to you. We all need to lean on each other in these strange times. Connect: Find | Brett Hawke On Instagram @hawkebr on Twitter @insidewithbh On Facebook @insidewithbh Find |  Tom Shields On Instagram @beefytshields On Twitter @beefytshields Subscribe & Listen: Apple Podcasts Google Spotify YouTube Special Thanks: Inside with Brett Hawke is presented by Fitter & Faster. Host a swim camp. More than 1,000 swim clinic sessions in 46 States plus Canada & the Bahamas in 2019. Inside with Brett Hawke is produced and promoted by Swimnerd. Connect your phone to your pace clock with the Swimnerd Pace Clock. Digital, affordable, and Bluetooth programmable from your smartphone.

Jessica Long and Michael Phelps have a lot in common. They both hail from Baltimore, Maryland and both have an extensive collection of swimming medals at the highest level.  A 23x Paralympic medalist, Jessica Long was adopted from Russia at just 1 year old. Born with fibular hemimelia, her legs were amputated at 18 months old.  Her story is UNBELIEVABLE. You do not want to miss this one. Read her book: Unsinkable: From Russian Orphan to Paralympic World Champion Connect: Find | Brett Hawke On Instagram @hawkebr on Twitter @insidewithbh On Facebook @insidewithbh Find |  Jessica Long On Instagram @jessicatatianalong 📩: ian@olympussportsgroup.com bit.ly/stronglikeher On Twitter @jessicalong 3 x ESPY award winner Forbes 30 Under 30 Team Arena Team Toyota Subscribe & Listen: Apple Podcasts Google Spotify YouTube Special Thanks: Inside with Brett Hawke is presented by Fitter & Faster. Host a swim camp. More than 1,000 swim clinic sessions in 46 States plus Canada & the Bahamas in 2019. Inside with Brett Hawke is produced and promoted by Swimnerd. Connect your phone to your pace clock with the Swimnerd Pace Clock. Digital, affordable, and Bluetooth programmable from your smartphone.

Mike Murray has coached an array of talented swimmers. Today he shares why club coaching presents an ideal opportunity for developing exceptional swimmers. Over his career as a coach, Mike Murray has gone through a series of evolutions— each leaving him better off than the last. Today, as he talks with Brett about his journey to club coaching in Victory, NY, he dives into his growth and experience. Find out what he’s been doing to develop his athletes, assistant coaches and himself. He shares his philosophy on training and the reason why “wait, what?” is possibly the most deflating phrase in the English language. “One of the best things about this sport, as you know, is if you're lucky enough to have kids buy into what you're doing and they get to a certain level, this whole new world opens up for you.” - Mike Murray [35:38] Key Takeaways: What full-time club coaching is like. Mike Murray’s advice for getting the most out of athletes of all ages and abilities. Insights into Mike’s writing, recording and delivery process for workouts. Episode Timeline: [00:02] Intro [00:31] Where coach Mike Murray is at in the current season [01:38] How he plans for the season as a club coach [04:55] How he ended up coaching in Victor, New York [06:25] Coach to swimmer ratio for 150 athletes [07:11] What drew him into coaching & experiences coaching at College [10:44] The challenge of controlling the variables in college coaching [17:39] Mike's definition of success and club values [20:41] How he keeps his athletes engaged and in the sport [26:54] Shifting the view of coaching [31:00] Health and setting an example [34:20] How his philosophy towards club training has evolved [37:24] Helping athletes own their success [40:56] Writing, recording and delivering workouts [45:32] Developing as a coach and aiding other coaches in their development [51:32] Mike Murray's epiphany [54:31] Outro Connect: Find | Brett Hawke On Instagram @hawkebr On Twitter @insidewithbh On Facebook @insidewithbh Find | Mike Murray At teamunify.com On Twitter: @coachmurray3m On Facebook: @coachmmm81 Subscribe & Listen: Apple Podcasts Google Spotify YouTube Special Thanks: Fitter & Faster Swim Camps Swimnerd Pace Clocks

The Olympics are postponed??  Brett called Ryan Murphy, reigning Olympic Champion and World Record Holder, to get the scoop. Connect: Find | Brett Hawke On Instagram @hawkebr on Twitter @insidewithbh On Facebook @insidewithbh Find |  Ryan Murphy At ryanmurphy.com On Instagram: @ryan_f_murphy On Twitter: @ryan_f_murphy Subscribe & Listen: Apple Podcasts Google Spotify YouTube Special Thanks: Inside with Brett Hawke is presented by Fitter & Faster. Host a swim camp. More than 1,000 swim clinic sessions in 46 States plus Canada & the Bahamas in 2019. Inside with Brett Hawke is produced and promoted by Swimnerd. Connect your phone to your pace clock with the Swimnerd Pace Clock. Digital, affordable, and Bluetooth programmable from your smartphone.

Egyptian Olympian. NCAA Champion. Farida will smoke you in a 50 Fly.  She's in America. Her parents are in Egypt. What the heck is she doing now that the corona virus has turned upside the planet?  Is she still swimming? Connect: Find | Brett Hawke On Instagram @hawkebr on Twitter @insidewithbh On Facebook @insidewithbh Find | Farida Osman At fina.org On Instagram: @farida_osman Subscribe & Listen: Apple Podcasts Google Spotify YouTube Special Thanks: Inside with Brett Hawke is presented by Fitter & Faster. Host a swim camp. More than 1,000 swim clinic sessions in 46 States plus Canada & the Bahamas in 2019. Inside with Brett Hawke is produced and promoted by Swimnerd. Connect your phone to your pace clock with the Swimnerd Pace Clock. Digital, affordable, and Bluetooth programmable from your smartphone.

A Senior at the University of Tennessee, Meghan Small won't be competing at NCAA's this final go-round.  The corona virus has stopped swimming, and the world, in its tracks. The Olympics being postponed or cancelled is the elephant in the room.  What the heck is Meghan Small doing for swim practice? Connect: Find | Brett Hawke At fitterandfaster.com On Instagram @hawkebr Find | Meghan Small At utsports.com On Instagram: @meghan_small Subscribe & Listen: Apple Podcasts Google Spotify YouTube Special Thanks: Inside with Brett Hawke is presented by Fitter & Faster. Host a swim camp. More than 1,000 swim clinic sessions in 46 States plus Canada & the Bahamas in 2019. Inside with Brett Hawke is produced and promoted by Swimnerd. Connect your phone to your pace clock with the Swimnerd Pace Clock. Digital, affordable, and Bluetooth programmable from your smartphone.