Swim Talk A2B - Episode 41: Chuck Warner and Dana Abbott
By Dana Abbott
Swim Talk A2B - Episode 41: Chuck Warner and Dana AbbottFeb 27, 2024
Swim Talk A2B - Episode 43: Jennifer LaMont, ASCA CEO
Jennifer LaMont became ASCA CEO in 2021, swam her HS years in Ohio for Walnut Hills HS, and club at the Cincinnati Marlins under Denny Pursley (a former guest on SwimTalk) and Frank Busch before heading west to become a USC Trojan. She was a HS state champion at WHHS, and a collegiate All American at USC. Her leadership at ASCA is taking the coaching organization in new and expanded directions, and we think to great heights. You WILL enjoy this visit with Jennifer LaMont!
00:00 - Disclaimer , The Jay Cafe, & banter
01:40 - Eddie Reese Audiobook
02:10 - Introducing ASCA CEO Jennifer LaMont
02:34 - Jennifer Johnston's start in the sport
04:22 - Cincinnati Pepsi Marlin teammates
05:04 - Distance swimming at USC
06:05 - Basketball career(s)
07:25 - Should Dave announce swim meets?
08:13 - Training with Denny Pursley
10:08 - U.S. Olympic Trials: Then & Now
12:04 - Prep for ASCA leadership
13:38 - Fall clinic in Texas?
15:10 - Serving all coaches
17:15 - ASCA Publications & Blog
18:52 - Yearbooks & Transcription
22:05 - The Triad
24:29 - Russell Mark's video analysis
26:42 - ASCA Coaches' Hub at '24 Trials
28:48 - ISHOF
30:39 - Membership & World Clinic attendance
33:15 - Coach protection
34:16 - Consistency & dedication
36:21 - 20 x 500's (LCM)
38:00 - Mary T. Meagher
38:50 - Important coach & athlete qualities
42:18 - Well-Rounded vs. Specialization
44:17 - Peggy Fleming & loving your sport
45:10 - Wrapping it up
Swim Talk A2B - Episode 41: Chuck Warner and Dana Abbott
Bob engages the authors of the internationally acclaimed five-star book, EDDIE REESE: COACHING SWIMMING, TEACHING LIFE in a wide-ranging discussion of inside stories on the creation and production of the January 2024 release of the audiobook version, as well as hearing Chuck's views and perspectives on the last season of Texas Longhorn men's swimming and diving with legendary Coach Eddie Reese at the helm. Over forty minutes of in-depth, behind the scenes GOLD.
Chuck shares the bonus of receiving the audiobook FREE with the purchase of the collectible hardcover edition of ERCSTL, only available at www.areteswim.com, click below for this special offer.
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