The SwimSwam Podcast

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In the SwimSwam Podcast dive deeper into the sport you love with insider conversations about swimming. Hosted by Coleman Hodges and Gold Medal Mel Stewart, SwimSwam welcomes both the biggest names in swimming that you already know, and rising stars that you need to get to know, as we break down the past, present, and future of aquatic sports.

Episodes

Friday Sep 10, 2021

Why You Should Become Dryland Certified With Chris Ritter of SURGE Strength

Friday Sep 10, 2021

Chris Ritter, the founder and CEO of RITTER Sports Performance and creator of SURGE Strength, drops in on the SwimSwam Podcast with Gold Medal Mel Stewart.

Chris explains why now is a great opportunity for coaches to become SURGE Strength Dryland Certified (SSDC). Open Enrollment to Become SSDC goes through Tuesday, September 14th.

ENROLL NOW TO BECOME SSDC

Chris Ritter is the CEO of Ritter Sports Performance, a SwimSwam partner.

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Music: Otis McDonald
www.otismacmusic.com

Friday Sep 10, 2021

Carson Foster Discusses Signing Contract with Mizuno Under New NIL Rules

Friday Sep 10, 2021

Mizuno, the global specialty sporting goods company, is entering into the collegiate and NIL conversations by signing their first collegiate swimmer, Carson Foster. A sophomore at the University of Texas, Foster is a versatile swimmer skilled in the individual medley and middle distance events, and has been recognized at the NCAA swimming national championships and as an NCAA All-American.

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Music: Otis McDonald
www.otismacmusic.com

Thursday Sep 09, 2021

NCAA Champion Trenton Julian on Losing & Finding Yourself Through Racing

Thursday Sep 09, 2021

We sat down with Trenton Julian, who recently had a sensational showing at the 2021 Speedo Summer Championships, highlighted by a 1:54 200 fly personal best. Julian takes us through his last 6 months of racing from the NCAA championships (where he had more pressure as a leader and point-scorer on the team than previous years) to the Olympic Trials, where he made 3 finals and was on the cusp of qualifying for his first Olympic team in both butterfly events. Julian explains how finding a balance of being prepared and enjoying the process has led to some of his best races.

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Music: Otis McDonald
www.otismacmusic.com

Wednesday Sep 08, 2021

The SwimSwam Breakdown: ISL Draft Fumble, Big 12, Gary Taylor in C-Ville

Wednesday Sep 08, 2021

This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we discuss the effectiveness of the ISL draft so far in the season, the Big 12 adding 4 teams as soon as this week, and Gary Taylor landing in Charlottesville. See our full list of topics below:

ISL Season 3 looking lopsided after Draft implemented to try to even disparities between teams
Big 12 Conference Could Approve 4 New Schools As Soon As Sept. 10
10 National High School Records Fall in One Day in South Florida
Obstacle-Filled Season Concludes With 63 U.S. National Age Group Records
Former Auburn Head Coach Gary Taylor Will Be Head Coach of Cavalier Aquatics

Tuesday Sep 07, 2021

Maggie Steffens on Making History in Tokyo, Added Significance of Games

Tuesday Sep 07, 2021

We sat down with Maggie Steffens, the woman who not only won her 3rd Olympic title in a row in women's water polo, but did it while breaking the record for most goals scored during Olympic play in history. Steffens discusses the ups and downs of training for a delayed Olympics and dealing with the pressure of an extra Olympic year once the team was finally in Tokyo.

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Music: Otis McDonald
www.otismacmusic.com

Monday Sep 06, 2021

How David Popovici Evolved into the Fastest 16-year-old in History

Monday Sep 06, 2021

We sat down with David Popovici, the 16-year-old who set the pool on fire this summer at a variety of meets, ultimately ending with personal bests of 47.3 in the 100m free and 1:44.6 in the 200m free as well as finaling in both events at the 2020 Olympic Games. Popovici dissects all of his biggest meets this summer, talking through his mental growth and how each opportunity set him up for the next.

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Music: Otis McDonald
www.otismacmusic.com

Sunday Sep 05, 2021

Evan Stiles on How Torri Huske Prepped for Trials with 1 LCM Practice per Week

Sunday Sep 05, 2021

We sat down with Evan Stiles, the head coach of Arlington Aquatic Club. Stiles is a true swim nerd and a great storyteller, diving deep into Torri Huske's preparation for the 2021 Olympic Trials. This includes Huske only being able to train in a long course pool once a week and how Stiles made the most of their time there.

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Music: Otis McDonald
www.otismacmusic.com

Saturday Sep 04, 2021

Bruce Marchionda on Claire Curzan‘s Training en Route to Making Olympic Team

Saturday Sep 04, 2021

We sat down with Bruce Marchionda, head coach of the TAC Titans, the club team that produced 2020 Olympian Claire Curzan. Marchionda takes us through Curzan's summer of training, from her May showdown at home with Torri Huske to the Olympic Trials and making the team. He reveals what they added into Claire's training and small changes they added to try and get her to the next level.

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Music: Otis McDonald
www.otismacmusic.com

Friday Sep 03, 2021

Alex Walsh Delves Into Defining Moments From Olympics Trials, Tokyo Games

Friday Sep 03, 2021

We sat down with Alex Walsh, the NCAA champion who added 'Olympic Medalist' to her resume this summer. She talks us through her experience at both the Olympic Trials and Olympic Games, noting that at both meets before semi-finals she was in a less-than-ideal headspace. She walks us through her process of turning things around mentally and how she grew from both experiences.

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Music: Otis McDonald
www.otismacmusic.com

Thursday Sep 02, 2021

Australian Swimming League CEO Stuart Coventry on Pro Sports Lay of the Land

Thursday Sep 02, 2021

We sat down with Stuart Coventry, the CEO of the new Australian Swimming League. Coventry breaks down why this endeavor was even taken in the first place and how he sees it can play in nicely with the International Swimming League as well.

Reported by Loretta Race

The Australian Swimming League (ASL) recently announced that its planned launch event slated for October will be delayed due to coronavirus-related complications.

According to the league, ‘the decision to push back the timing of this launch event was made with an abundance of caution to prioritize the health and safety plus provide clarity to officials and participants, considering the challenges associated with movement within Australia.

In July we reported how the brand new ASLrepresents a national professional league whose inaugural series of competitions will begin in the fourth quarter of 2022. ASL is privately owned and funded and will run the competition with the support of Swimming Australia.

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Music: Otis McDonald
www.otismacmusic.com