Swim Talk A2B with Dana Abbott and Bob Button
By Dana Abbott and Bob Button
Email us at: swimtalk@outlook.com
Swim Talk A2B with Dana Abbott and Bob ButtonNov 22, 2020
Swim Talk A2B - Episode 45: Indiana State's Josh Christensen
Continuing to rebuild and improve the women-only team for the Indiana State Sycamores (the "Fighting Trees"), Josh shares his story and the current state of affairs at the mighty state school in Terre Haute.
Mentions and links:
Indiana State Swimming
https://gosycamores.com/sports/womens-swimming-and-diving
Email Coach Josh Christensen
Joshua.Christensen@indstate.edu
3S Super Sport Systems
https://supersportsystems.com/
Order Sycamore Swimming apparel HERE:
https://shop.gosycamores.com/collections/swimming-diving
Podcast timeline:
00:00 – Disclaimer & banter
01:53 – ASCA plug
02:21 – Introducing ISU’s Josh Christensen
02:40 – Sycamore roundball
04:25 – Josh’s start in the sport
06:33 – Any adjustments from D-II to D-I?
07:48 – Missouri Valley Conference
09:38 – Where does ISU recruit?
11:22 – Facilities
13:05 – Will the men’s program return?
14:01 – Fundraising & NIL
14:56 – Local high schools & clubs
16:17 – Rose-Hulman brainiacs
16:46 – Pros & Cons of men/women
20:07 – Early season
20:51 – Super Sport Systems (3S)
26:00 – Building the roster
29:33 – ISU & academics
30:50 – Supporting the program
34:30 – Wrapping it up
Swim Talk A2B - Episode 44: Longhorn Legend Darrell Fick, Texas One Fund
We visited with former UT All American and team captain Darrell Fick (UT Class of 1978) on his background, UT experience, and his coaching path from Alief ISD to First Colony, to women's coach at USC working alongside Peter Daland. Much information about the NIL and the Texas One Fund, and how YOU can help your alma mater or favorite swimming program.
Timeline courtesy of Texas Swimming:
00:00 – Disclaimer & limited banter
01:48 – Eddie Reese Audiobook excerpts
02:38 – New Chuck Warner Books Offer
04:04 – Introducing Darrell Fick
04:22 – Darrell’s start in swimming
05:52 – Texas years & new pool
07:56 – Coaching start in Alief
09:00 – First Colony
10:50 – Love of the sport
11:55 – Texas Senior Circuit
14:50 – NIL & Texas One Fund
19:59 – Agent involvement
22:48 – NIL in high school
26:34 – Coaching Deals
27:23 – Athlete Deals
28:10 – Swim Center bulkhead
29:23 –Texas One Fund & rule changes
31:22 – Branding & Open Doors
33:30 – Swimnerd pace clocks
34:23 – HOKA shoes
36:26 – Katy Tigers & summer leagues
37:31 – Eddie’s successor?
38:20 – Working around schedules
39:25 – NIL compliance
40:42 – Moving to the SEC
42:32 – Conference meet emphasis
44:44 – NCAA Portal & free agency
46:22 – RIP NCAA?
48:55 – Getting the 400 IM home
50:51 – Wrapping it up
51:19 – Support your school’s fund
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!
Swim Talk A2B - Episode 42: Scott Hammond
Former head coach at Tulane, Ohio, and NC State, as well as assistant to Bob Boettner at Clemson and the legendary Eddie Reese at Texas, veteran NCAA coach Scott Hammond covers a wide-ranging cornucopia of topics with our stalwart hosts, from his beginning days as a young multi-sport athlete to his storied NCAA coaching career. Check the timeline below and prepare to be wowed with his experience and star-studded tales. His tongue-in-cheek goal for this episode was to be better than his close friend, Chuck Warner ("America's Best Swimming Author"). Let us know what you think at swimtalk@outlook.com
00:00 - Disclaimer & the usual banter
01:27 - The Jay Cafe in Needville, Texas
01:45 - Is this thing on?
02:26 - RIP John Pittington
02:42 - Introducing Scott Hammond
04:15 - How Scott got into our sport
06:35 - Any hope for Clemson reboot?
07:25 - From Clemson to Austin
09:27 - Orange/White Meets
11:25 - Then & Now
16:06 - RIP Don Easterling
17:58 - Braden Holloway
23:14 - Chuck Raburn, Richard Sybesma, & Beverly Ball
24:54 - Racquetball & more with Eddie Reese
28:11 - Impact of coaches
29:57 - Future of conferences
31:55 - Transfer Portal & NIL
34:47 - Recruiting, poaching, and foreign athletes
37:49 - Life as a Texas assistant coach
45:30 - H&L Swim Academy
47:17 - Glenn Patton
48:25 - RIP Sam Freas
49:47 - Katy's Sheila Reeves
51:30 - Coaching over the decades
54:00 - Sprint Championship
55:40 - Equipment builders
57:10 - What's in a name?
59:52 - Closing it out
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.
https://www.areteswim.com/product-page/eddie-reese-coaching-swimming-teaching-life-hard-cover
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Episode timeline, courtesy of Stone Cold:
00:00 – Disclaimer & the usual banter
01:45 – Eddie Reese book & special offer
02:15 – Welcome Chuck Warner & post-Covid
03:13 – New Jersey Swim Safety Alliance
04:55 – Why an Audiobook?
06:37 – Getting Eddie on board
08:45 – NCAA D-I rankings & predictions
12:30 – Audiobook logistics
15:55 – Skip this part, Jeri
16:25 – Practice & perform
21:32 – The epilogue & reflections
23:02 – What isn’t in the book?
24:15 – Shaun Jordan’s wardrobe malfunction
28:27 – No volume 2?
29:30 – Educating coaches
32:12 – More on the special offer
33:41 – Eddie’s Last Hurrah
37:00 – Big XII or NCAA reunion?
40:43 – Wrapping it up
Swim Talk A2B - Episode 40: Jason Devine
An outstanding high school swimmer, Jason Devine did not start coaching until almost 15 years after graduating from Katy (TX) High School. Despite that late start, he progressed in his career on a meteoric rise, earning Gulf Swimming LSC's Age Group Coach of the Year not just once, not twice, but three times.
Approaching 20 years in the coaching world now, Jason has served roles as Head Age Group Coach at Katy Aquatics, DADS Club, and Rice Aquatics. He served as a board member for Gulf Swimming for 6 years and was the TAGS representative for Gulf Swimming for 4 years. He has been selected to be on several Gulf travel teams and has run a clinic for the Gulf LSC.
His passion for coaching and skill-driven teaching methods has earned him recognition as the Gulf LSC Age Group Coach of the Year in 2012, 2015 and 2016. Jason has experience coaching Masters, and Developmental Age Groupers through National level swimmers. Under his coaching his swimmers have excelled at all levels of competitions. Jason has coached swimmers to Jr. National (Winter and NCSA), Sectional, and USA Top 10 recognition every season for 7 years straight while having multiple individual and relay TAGS champions.
Coach Jason’s highest national ranking for swimmers in his group was the 2017 11-12 girls 200 Free long course relay which finished #1 in the country.
“I pride myself on connecting with my athletes, teaching, educating and motivating them to reach their full potential in and out of the water. I truly love what I do.”
Swim Talk A2B - Episode 39: Avery Adams
This episode of Swim Talk A2B features Avery Adams. [content timeline follows]
Avery hails from Kentucky where he got his first head swim coach job at the Palomar Hills Piranhas summer swim team. Since that first dip in the coaching pool, his coaching credentials have carried him to multiple positions in Kentucky, including the University of Kentucky, Wildcat Aquatics, Lakeside Seahawks, as well as coaching positions with several USA Zone and National Select Camps. For the past 7 years he has called South Carolina home. His latest ventures established Elevate Coaching Services and the Performance Swim Academy, also in Charleston, where he focuses on delivering not only coaching but tangible, transformative results, working with teams, LSCs, individual swimmers of all ages, and families, as well as international teams and governing bodies.
Instagram: elevate_swim_academy
Facebook: Elevate Coaching Services
URL: www.elevatetheprocess.com
email: avery@elevatetheprocess.com
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Content timeline (fairly accurate!)
Our visit with Elevate Performance Swim Academy's Avery Adams
00:40 – Background of Avery Adams
02:25 – Eddie Reese book plug
02:55 – Welcome Avery Adams
03:25 – Focus on squat technique
07:30 – Athlete to coach ratio
08:50 – Elevate Performance Swim Academy
10:19 – Air Force Academy’s James Winterfield
13:00 – Building relationships
15:40 – Individual sessions, evaluations, & warm-up
18:20 – Multi-sport background
19:25 – Lakeside SeaHawks & Vern Gambetta (GAIN)
20:00 – Body line as linkage/connection
21:15 – Innovation & reaction time
23:55 – Sprinting & set design
26:15 – Sprinting & muscle tissue recruitment
29:10 – Sprinting vs. AFAP
30:05 – What drives long axis strokes? Short axis?
31:40 – Teaching “gears”
34:50 – Gamification
37:35 – Overcoming limitations
40:15 – A few favorite drills
46:10 – Finishing races (last 15m)
49:35 – Wrapping up & contact info
Swim Talk A2B - Episode 38: Madison Yelle-SFTL
Bob coached Madison in club swimming and has followed her from her high school and collegiate swimming career to her current position as an influential developmental coach for intermediate to advanced age-groupers in the 9-12 year age groups at Swim Fort Lauderdale (SFTL). A collegiate NCAA All American at Nova Southeastern, Madison continues to make a difference in our sport, and we had a rollicking good chat with her on December 22.
Swim Talk A2B - Episode 37: Bonnie Adams of Swim OZ
Bonnie returns for her THIRD interrogation and grilling by our intrepid podcast heroes to give a review of the 2023 Walmart OZ Mile Swim. The Walmart OZ Mile Swim is an open water race that offers participants and spectators a full weekend of fun in beautiful Northwest Arkansas with festivities centered around swimming.
SwimTalk co-host Bob Button participated in the Mile Swim this past September after successfully eluding sharks, a crowded field, the frigid choppy waters of San Francisco Bay, and Alcatraz Island in his rear-view mirror in August.
Bonnie and Bob share storytelling about the OZ Mile with some interesting behind-the-scenes tidbits. Join them!
Swim Talk A2B - Episode 36: Waterloo's Andy Korda (Austin, TX)
Andy Korda has done almost all of it, from coaching learn-to-swim and summer team all the way up to Jr/Sr Nationals, Olympic Trials, and was hugely responsible for guiding the development of Midland's Natalie Hinds into a 20x NCAA All American and 2020 Olympic medalist for Team USA. Andy was coached by Dana and Bob from the age of 10 through high school in Katy, TX, and reunites with them here for an enjoyable and educational review of how to coach better and how he got to where he is now, one of the best club coaches in America.
Email Swim Talk at swimtalk@outlook.com
Swim Talk is ranked #7 out of over 450 swimming podcasts in the WORLD (as per feedspot.com), and #5 in the USA!
SwimTalk A2B - Episode 35: "Swimming Saved Me" - Former Age Grouper Lawrence Romine, now an IRONMAN
In the mid-1980s we coached an age group team in west Houston, Western Horizon Aquatic Team ("WHAT"), in a then-small town called Katy. One of our "tweens" was a skinny little towhead named Lawrence "L.D." Romine. He was talented and worked hard and then, like the Clampetts, packed up and moved to Californy and that was the last we heard of him. Until January of 2022, when we got an email that knocked our Hokas off. Listen to our chat with Lawrence as he explains what happened in the intervening years, from hearing for the first time from him that he HATED swimming, to an adventure in the Navy that helped launch him on a career in electronics, and then what turned him back on to swimming. His reflections border on an epiphany and his ability to draw on lessons we tried to instill in him and every other kid we have coached over the years. It was gratifying to hear his comments and memories, and it was a lot of fun. Give a listen!
Email SwimTalk: swimtalk@outlook.com
SwimTalk A2B - Episode 34: Bonnie Adams Returns, OZ Mile Swim 2023 [Open Water Swimming]
[Description from Bonnie's first visit to SwimTalk in Episode 30]
An in-depth look at conceptualizing and developing an open water swimming event in the beautiful Ozark vacation area of Beaver Lake, Arkansas. Bonnie Adams has a 3 decade career in teaching swimming to all ages and abilities. A former HS and collegiate swimmer at the University of Arkansas, Bonnie has a passion for all swimming, but especially Masters and open water, and the SWIM OZ event on the last weekend of September every year is THE place to go for OW (open water) swimmers and their families.
Email us at Swim Talk: swimtalk@outlook.com
Links:
https://thejoysofswimming.com/about/
Music Credits:
Beach Bum Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Swim Talk A2B - Episode 33 - Mike Waldmann, Andrews (TX) HS, first-ever 4A-under Boys State Champions!
Mike Waldmann was Swim Talk's VERY FIRST podcast guest in the summer of 2020, and returns for a second visit to share the events and circumstances surrounding his boys team capturing the VERY FIRST Texas UIL 4A-under STATE CHAMPIONSHIP!
We also reminisce and reflect on the recent passing of yet another dear friend, great coach, and Texas coaching legend, Steve Montgomery, affectionately known to all as "Dr. Steve." His importance and distinguished life and career cannot be overstated. He was ... terrific.
SwimTalk A2B - Episode 32: Kutztown (PA) D2 Men's Swimming REINSTATED-A Conversation with Golden Bears Head Coach Tim Flannery
In 2009, after almost 40 years of being a sport at Kutztown University, the AD met with head coach Tim Flannery to bluntly tell him the men's program was being cut, effective immediately. The "reason" was based on "[the] current economic situation" and as the result of an outside "funding study" on the intercollegiate athletic program, the then-director of athletics and the then-VP of Student Services and Campus Life recommended to the university president discontinuing the sports of men’s swimming and men’s soccer because cutting those sports presented "the right combination of financial savings, Title IX proportionality, and impact on the overall athletic program." No one should overlook the mention of "Title IX proportionality". It's ALL about Title IX, and "finances" and other cited reasons are just convenient and useful camouflage.
A change in school administration that saw the exit of all three university positions mentioned above in 2020, 2011, and 2014, respectively, saw the arrival of a new president (Dr. Kenneth Hawkinson) that fully supported athletics and an AD (Renee Hellert) that did her own number and data-crunching to examine the impact of dropping/restoring men's swimming. To that we say, HOORAY! Listen to Coach Flannery as he shares the inside story!
Press release on reinstatement of men's swimming program at Kutztown:
Link to recruiting questionnaire for women's swimming here: https://questionnaires.armssoftware.com/58b54ddd3762
Link to recruiting questionnaire for men's swimming here: https://questionnaires.armssoftware.com/3268ccef36a0
Original story on dropping the men's program: https://www.swimcloud.com/news/2009/mar/31/kutztown-becomes-cuts-town-eliminates-swimming/
Story in Swimming World on reinstatement of men's program: https://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/news/kutztown-university-to-reinstate-mens-swimming-in-2024-25/
Buy a copy of "EDDIE REESE: Coaching Swimming, Teaching Life" for yourself or as a gift HERE: www.eddiereesebook.com
MUSIC CREDITS
The Whip by Kevin MacLeod
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4515-the-whip
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
"There It Is" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
SwimTalk A2B - Episode XXX - Open Water Swimming with Bonnie Adams of SWIM OZ
An in-depth look at conceptualizing and developing an open water swimming event in the beautiful Ozark vacation area of Beaver Lake, Arkansas. Bonnie Adams has a 3 decade career in teaching swimming to all ages and abilities. A former HS and collegiate swimmer at the University of Arkansas, Bonnie has a passion for all swimming, but especially Masters and open water, and the SWIM OZ event on the last weekend of September every year is THE place to go for OW swimmers and their families.
Email us at Swim Talk: swimtalk@outlook.com
Links:
https://thejoysofswimming.com/about/
Music Credits:
The Whip by Kevin MacLeod
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4515-the-whip
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
SwimTalk A2B - Episode XXIX - Hungarian Olympian and US Nationals Champion Norbert Agh
Bob and Dana finally catch up with famed Hungarian Champion and Olympian, double US Nationals Champion, and NCAA Division I (U of Arizona) swimmer Norbert Agh and talk to him about the secrets behind over 40 years of Hungarian international swimming success, the old but still new StrokeMax "anti-paddle", and hear Norbert share his views on why he thinks the United States is such a remarkable country.
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Email us at Swim Talk: swimtalk@outlook.com
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You can contact Norbert and learn about his StrokeMax anti-paddles (and order them) from www.strokemax.com
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Music credits: The following music was used for this media project:
Music: The Winner Is (Quizpackage) by Sascha Ende
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/227-the-winner-is-quizpackage
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://www.sascha-ende.de
Music: Wallpaper by Kevin MacLeod
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4604-wallpaper
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://incompetech.com
Music: The Whip by Kevin MacLeod
Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4515-the-whip
License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Artist website: https://incompetech.com
Swim Talk A2B - Season 3 Episode 28 - The Varsity Cup!
Athletes get many kudos in life.
The spotlight is on them from an early age. Some excel through high school. Some go on to star in college. A few make it to the pros.
But, there are many facets to being an athlete.
A Texas newspaper, The Victoria Advocate (www.victoriaadvocate.com), wanted to highlight student athletes, and for the 2018-2019 school year created an event and program called the Varsity Cup. The city of Victoria is located on the coastal plains of Texas about 50 mi from the Gulf of Mexico and is a two-hour drive from Corpus Christi, Houston, San Antonio, and Austin, and therefore known as the Crossroads area of Texas.
The Varsity Cup was designed to honor the best student athletes in the Crossroads. These kids excel not only at sports but also must maintain a 3.0 GPA and excel in volunteerism and extracurricular activities.
The initial crop of nominees were outstanding student athletes – smart, bright, and eager to serve their communities.
They helped rebuild their communities after Hurricane Harvey, fed the homeless, counseled youth groups, mentored elementary students, served Thanksgiving meals, worked at women’s crisis centers and helped the elderly. They were active in their churches and did many other non-athletic school activities, such as National Honor Society and 4-H.
Their list of accomplishments was mind-boggling.
For the first Varsity Cup, about 600 students and parents attended the awards event.
The principal sponsor of the Varsity Cup is American Shield Roofing and Construction (https://americanshieldroofing.com/) and on this episode of SwimTalk A2B, we interview Jon Lamson, VP of Sales for American Home Shield.
Some editorial material courtesy of The Victoria Advocate.
MUSIC CREDITS
River Valley Breakdown by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4295-river-valley-breakdown
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Corncob by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3554-corncob
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Swim Talk A2B, Episode XXVII - Patrick Henry, Part Deux
In this conclusion to a fun and wide-ranging visit with Pat, we hear about how to take the reins of an interim coaching position without disrupting the flow and general scheme of things while still elevating and enhancing the program until the new coach arrives. We also venture into an enjoyable discussion of general coaching philosophies, focusing on the really important non-technical aspects of coaching and teaching, considering more extensively the consideration and critical value of teaching life lessons, and top it off with why we need to treat our jobs as a PROFESSION, and acting and presenting ourselves likewise.
Email SwimTalk A2B: swimtalk@outlook.com
Email Patrick Henry: swimcoachstaffingsolutions@yahoo.com
Jobs: https://texasswimming.blogspot.com/search/label/Jobs
Music Credits:
Corncob by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3554-corncob
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
River Valley Breakdown by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Season 3 - Episode XXVI - Patrick Henry, Part 1
Listen to Patrick as he details the functions and operations of his business, Swim Coach Staffing Solutions, a means of connecting teams needing interim or new coaches, and coaches looking for a job with teams. Email Patrick: swimcoachstaffingsoutions@yahoo.com
Take a look at over 30 job postings presented on the Texas Swimming Blog (texasswimming.blogspot.com)
Listen to Patrick, Bob, and Dana discuss philosophy about connecting with swimmers and teaching life lessons through the sport.
One of our top "almost better than mediocre" broadcasts!
SwimTalk A2B - Episode XXV - Writer and Coach Michael J. Stott
Join Bob and Dana as they give the third-degree to famed writer for Swimming World Magazine and former state championship coach at The Collegiate School in Richmond, VA, Mike Stott. A dynamic background in media relations allows Mike to share insights and suggestions on getting more media coverage for HS swim teams. Grab hold and hang on tight as the SwimTalk co-pilots steer Mike through territory guaranteed to help make your media approach and relations stronger.
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Email us at Swim Talk: swimtalk@outlook.com
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You can email Mike Stott at michaeljstott@comcast.net
Mike's book about country club golf life, TOO MUCH LOFT, is available at Amazon and in fine bookstores everywhere.
Contact Ron Blanc: BlancRon@smhs.org; cell 949-766-6096
Contact Todd Larkin: LarkinT@saintxfac.com
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Music credits:
Corncob by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3554-corncob
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Swim Talk A2B, Episode XXIV - Greg Earhart, CSCAA Exec. Director
Join Bob and Dana as they chat with Greg Earhart, Executive Director of the College Swimming and Diving Coaches of America, the CSCAA (www.cscaa.org), as they discuss:
The 2021 CSCAA Annual Convention, held online in virtual format this year;
College swim finances;
Recruiting in the Pandemic Era;
and "Is it true that almost ANY high school swimmer can find a college to swim at?" (Ans.: TRUE!)
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Email us at Swim Talk: swimtalk@outlook.com
Sign up for the 2021 CSCAA Virtual Convention here.
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Music credits:
Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4614-welcome-to-the-show
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
There It Is by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4519-there-it-is
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Swim Talk A2B, Episode XXIII - Sam Kendricks Returns!
Join Bob and Dana and their first repeat guest, Sam Kendricks, "America's Swim Meet Announcer" as they discuss:
The 2021 NCAA Women's and Men's Swimming and Diving Championships;
Covid protocols and the NCAAs;
Eddie Reese's retirement and his impact on the world of swimming;
A remembrance of the late Kevin Polansky, another great voice of NCAA swim meets;
The origin of Sam's signature "Boom Shakalaka!"
[Sam Kendricks photo courtesy of Peter Bick]
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Purchase "EDDIE REESE: Coaching Swimming, Teaching Life" at
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Music credits:
Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4614-welcome-to-the-show
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
The Whip by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4515-the-whip
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
There It Is by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4519-there-it-is
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Corncob by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3554-corncob
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Swim Talk A2B, Episode XXII - Dennis Pursley
Following is the episode segment timeline, sort of like a Table of Contents, but... we think you should really listen to the whole show!.
Timeline
00.00 Intro and guest background
06.40 WELCOME, Coach Pursley
07.10 IN THEIR OWN WORDS: "My career and journey..."
12.20 Family: Child following the coaching footsteps; coaching your own kids
18.20 Tokyo Olympics and 1980 Boycott
26.30 Mission Viejo Nadadores vs. Cincinnati Marlins?
27.10 More on 1980 Boycott and advice to today's swimmers on uncertain futures
31.40 SEC Women: Parity finally? Also, observations on current 'Bama program and HS programs
35.35 ISL Bubble approach; Is Covid as big a threat to athletes as we are being warned?
38.10 Non-health aspects of Tokyo Olympics
39.15 WW2 loss of '40 and '44 Olympics and the uncertain career longevity of an Olympic athlete
41.45 Coach Pursley discusses his book "PEP TALKS", how it relates to the culture in swimming and society
50.00 Retirement is good!
52.05 Coach Don Gambril; self-learning through reading and books
55.05 Promoting and perpetuating the history of our sport
57.00 A bit more on "PEP TALKS"
59.10 How to contact Coach Pursley
59.35 Coach Don Gambril's first team meeting at 'Bama
1.01.10 Swim coaches and SHARING
1.02.20 Wrap-up and info on purchasing "PEP TALKS"
1.05.13 HEAD FOR THE FRIDGE!
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Email Coach Pursley at: dennispursley@outlook.com
Purchase "Pursley's Pep Talks" from ISHOF at https://halloffameswimshop.com/collections/books/products/pep-talks-by-dennis-pursley
Email us at Swim Talk: swimtalk@outlook.com
Purchase "EDDIE REESE: Coaching Swimming, Teaching Life" at www.eddiereesebook.com
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Music credits:
Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4614-welcome-to-the-show
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Beach Bum by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3428-beach-bum
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Super Polka by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4443-super-polka
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
There It Is by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4519-there-it-is
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Strength Of The Titans by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5744-strength-of-the-titans
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Swim Talk A2B, Episode XXI - "BLACKJACK"
Join the boys as they wade through Episode 21 without a guest, and launch an expedition that covers these topics:
o The Annual General Meeting (Conference) of NISCA;
o Virtual clinic offerings from ASCA;
o A quick look at HS swimming championship seasons across the US;
o the annual Swimming and Diving Rules Survey from the NFHS;
o killed-off NCAA Div I swim program reinstated;
o some comments and reflections about Title IX and so-called "revenue sports"
Music credits:
Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4614-welcome-to-the-show
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
NewsSting by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4124-newssting
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Beach Bum by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3428-beach-bum
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Swim Talk A2B, Episode XX - Mike Koleber, Nitro Swimming and ASCA Board President
Email us at: swimtalk@outlook.com
Email Mike Koleber at: mike@nitroswim.com (He replies promptly!)
IN THIS EPISODE:
3:10 Background
7:45 Shoutouts to our HS coaches!
9:55 2021 Short Course T.A.G.S. (Texas Age Group Swimming Championships)
13:45 TAGS: Meet attendance and financial considerations
16:15 COVID impact on swim lesson programming
20:45 MOXIE SODA advert! (you'll love it!)
22:45 Swim lesson programming, continued
29:45 Mistakes swim coaches make
32:45 Warmup and warmdown - wasteful?
33:15 Obstacles to purposeful and mindful coaching
39:45 Searching for a new ASCA CEO; an update
44:30 Summer leagues!
45:45 Olympic "Bump" killed by COVID "Crater"?
48:45 Thinking of starting your own team?
51:00 Mission and Vision Statements - How to implement; Joy in your job
57:00 Mike's path to ASCA leadership; giving back; Mike's management style
63:25 ABSOLUTES (A regular Swim Talk feature)
66:05 Rescuing kids from the COVID "Crater"
69:30 Low-density meets putting strain on officiating resources; solutions
73:15 What we gain, what we retain from our swimming experience
79:15 Advert for ASCA virtual clinic Jan 28-30, 2021 (https://swimmingcoach.org/portfolio/preparing-for-the-championship-season/)
MUSIC CREDITS:
Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4614-welcome-to-the-show
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Corncob by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3554-corncob
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Swim Talk A2B, Episode XIX - ISHOF CEO Brent Rutemiller
Email us at: swimtalk@outlook.com
ISHOF CEO/President and longtime publisher of Swimming World Magazine, Brent Rutemiller, joins Bob and Dana this episode and shares his coaching journey, current status of the MASSIVE renovation project going on at ISHOF (including an almost-90ft diving tower!), the Tokyo Olympics and NCAAs, and the heretofore unshared background on that incredible swimmer sculpture that has been the iconic landmark for the Museum since 1973.
Bob and Dana also take you behind the scenes at Swim Talk for a look at how their amazing commercials ("adverts" to you Brits following us) are conceived and generated, including the flubs and outtakes.
Episode Music Credits:
Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4614-welcome-to-the-show
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Corncob by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3554-corncob
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Swim Talk A2B, Episode XVIII - Head Developmental Coach Dana Skelton (FCST)
Email us at: swimtalk@outlook.com
Join us as Dana talks about:
*her background and coaching journey
*her mentors and age-group coaching philosophy
*her positive attitude and struggling with an inner negative voice
*developing accountability and responsibility in age-groupers
*importance of technique
*work-life balance for coaches
*her new project about mothers of daughters in sport
Dana Skelton is the lead coach for the First Colony area Age Group 1 and the Head Developmental Coach (Note: She is the lead coach of Age Group 1, not the FCST Head AG Coach. Our error). Dana is an ASCA Level 3 certified coach, has served as the FCST rep for Gulf Masters, served on the Southern Zone Select Camp coaching staff, served on the Meet Task Force for Gulf Swimming, currently serving as Committee Chair for the Texas Select Camp, and served on the coaching staff for 2 Texas All Star Camp coaching staffs. Dana has lead athletes to Gulf Champs, TAGS, Sectionals, and Junior National cuts. These accomplishments have also lead to multiple TAGS event winners.
Dana was on the coaching staff for the East Bay Bat Rays in Hayward, California. Working with the Bat Rays was her introduction in to USA Swimming and kick-started her love of coaching, working with young swimmers, and learning what it means to be a great coach. She has a Bachelors and Masters degree in Kinesiology from California State University, East Bay. Dana enjoys spending time with her husband and 3 daughters. Hobbies include working out, being crafty/creative, and education to continue improving herself.
Contact info for Coach Dana Skelton:
Social Media:
danaskelton_coaching (Instagram)
CoachDana Skelton (Facebook)
Girls Striving Through Sport (Facebook)
girls striving through sport (Instagram)
Email: dana.skelton12@gmail.com
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Episode Music Credits:
Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4614-welcome-to-the-show
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Corncob by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3554-corncob
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Swim Talk A2B, Episode XVII - 2008 World Ironman Champion Wendy Mader
Email us at: swimtalk@outlook.com
This episode brought to you by www.eddiereesebook.com
Wendy Mader won the Women's Amateur Division at the 2008 World Ironman Championship in Kona, Hawaii.
She swam at Eastern Michigan University 1992-95 and is currently the head USA club coach at Lifetime Woodstock (GA). She coached high school swimming in Fort Collins, CO for 9 years before moving to her current home outside of Atlanta, has competed in triathlon for 28 seasons, and been a triathlon coach for 21 years.
She was recently featured in the December 8, 2020 issue of The Wall Street Journal in a regular feature, "Anatomy of a Workout" by WSJ writer Jen Murphy.
Wendy has a wide presence on most social media, her contact info is listed below. (She answers emails promptly!)
https://t2coaching.com/ sign up for Wendy's weekly newsletter
Facebook profile and page
https://www.facebook.com/wendy.mader.7
https://www.facebook.com/t2coach
Endurance Hour Youtube for content
https://www.youtube.com/c/EnduranceHour/videos
Free Run and Swim Video Analysis
https://www.instagram.com/t2coachwendy/
https://twitter.com/t2coachwendy
www.getfit-getststrong-getfast-getwendy.com (beachbody site)
Episode Music Credits:
Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4614-welcome-to-the-show
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Corncob by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3554-corncob
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Swim Talk A2B, Episode 014 - A Deep Conversation with America's Premier Swimming Author, Chuck Warner
Email us at: swimtalk@outlook.com
Chuck Warner bio HERE (you really ought to read it!): https://www.areteswim.com/about
"How To Write A Book 101"
The backstories to:
Four Champions, One Gold Medal
And Then They Won Gold
EDDIE REESE: Coaching Swimming, Teaching Life
(Book purchase info HERE: https://www.areteswim.com/books)
The Eddie Reese legacy at The University of Texas - Building a program, growing the culture, always the upward path
The old Southwest Conference
The heartbreak of college programs dropped - Can anything be done to save not just swimming, but ALL high school sports at state universities? - What about college programs? Endowments?
Learn about and/or contribute to the mentioned Eddie Reese and Kris Kubik Men's Swimming and Diving Legacy Campaign
Contribute HERE: The University of Texas Men’s Swimming & Diving Legacy Fund
More in-depth behind-the-scenes discussion and stories of what went into the research and writing of ERCSTL ("the Eddie Reese book")
Impacts and ramifications of the pandemic shutdowns on swimming
Importance and significance of social media on political decisions - no one likes to be embarrassed!
Coach Warner opines on his absolutes in competitive swimming.
Music credits:
Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4614-welcome-to-the-show
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Corncob by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3554-corncob
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
There It Is by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4519-there-it-is
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Philosopher Quote courtesy of Last Man Standing (Tim Allen). Last Man Standing is a joint production by 21 Laps-Adelstein Productions, NestEgg Productions, and 20th Television. It is also syndicated by 20th Television.
Swim Talk A2B, Episode 15 - An "Official" Look at Things
Email us at: swimtalk@outlook.com
After coaches and swimmers, we enjoy a visit with the third leg of the competitive swimming triangle: The officials. Join us as Bob interrogates and banters with journeyman official Bill Brown, currently posting from the Great State of Iowa. Take a look at things from the other side of the whistle!
This episode is brought to you by www.eddiereesebook.com
Music credits:
Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4614-welcome-to-the-show
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
There It Is by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4519-there-it-is
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Wallpaper by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4604-wallpaper
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ditty Pong by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4676-ditty-pong
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Funk Game Loop by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3787-funk-game-loop
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Swim Talk A2B, Episode 013 - Victor Swim Club Head Coach and ASCA Board Member Mike Murray
Email us at: swimtalk@outlook.com
In this episode:
Performance surprises from the reduced training in the pandemic - Is there a silver lining?
Have we learned to train "smarter"?
Distance events: Have Ledecky's and others influence transformed the 500/1000yds and 400/800m and shifted them to a new "long sprint" category?
Can reduced training volumes and/or USRPT achieve success at 200 yds/mtrs and longer?
Club and HS relationships revisited: "Can't we all just get along?" Communication and cooperation still paramount to co-exist.
Legends of coaching: Springfield (MA) College's Coach Charles "Red" Silvia's BIG FOUR basic principles that govern all strokes (1973).
Connecting with athletes mentally and emotionally.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Find or contact Coach Mike Murray of Victor (NY) Swim Club:
coachmurray3m@gmail.com
mm@fitterandfaster.com
Instagram: coachmurray3m
Facebook: Mike Murray
Other information you may find useful:
Information about the late Coach Charles "Red" Silvia of Springfield (MA) College:
Great PDF presentation by Coach Murray on "Making Test Sets Meaningful" here:
Also check out "Coaches Corner" webcasts with Coach Murray here:
https://fitterandfaster.com/category/coaches-corner/
Music Credits:
Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4614-welcome-to-the-show
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
There It Is by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4519-there-it-is
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Swim Talk A2B, Episode 10.5 - Two-time Olympian and World-Record Holder Dave Wharton
Email us at: swimtalk@outlook.com
In this episode...
*Overcoming severe hearing impairment, resulting in a "secret weapon" of lipreading
*16,000 I.M. (lcm) in PRACTICE???
*A 65,000 workout that took 24 HOURS???
*Workouts under Shoulberg at Germantown
*Pace clocks promote MATH and FOCUS
*"What happened to the TOP 100 TIMES posters???"
*PanPacs and World Records, the real story and the pirate loot haul back home
*Rivalry with Tamas Darnyi in medley
*Thoughts on early (one-sport) specialization
*The uncoachable athlete: Sometimes you can change that, sometimes you have to part ways
*THE CLOCK IS ALWAYS THERE
*How to engage the first-time HS swimmer
*Working and dealing with PARENTS
*Teaching kids to be communicators
*"Paint the picture" to help them find and focus on their goals
*When talent and passion don't match up
Excellent article on the 1989 PacPacs in the October 1989 issue of Swimming World.
Two excellent articles in Sports Illustrated (did you know Dave was on the COVER of SI?)
MUSIC CREDITS:
Comedic Juggernaut by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3527-comedic-juggernaut
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
The Winner Is (Quizpackage) by Sascha Ende
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/227-the-winner-is-quizpackage-
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4614-welcome-to-the-show
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Look Busy by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4000-look-busy
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Beach Bum by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3428-beach-bum
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Sing Along with Jim by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4370-sing-along-with-jim
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Vintage Education by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4589-vintage-education
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Swim Talk A2B, Episode 012 - ASCA CEO Bill Wadley
Email us at: swimtalk@outlook.com
Bill Wadley was the Ohio State University’s Head Men’s swimming coach for 28 years. He retired in 2017 after a long, successful and winning career. Along with his endeavor to help aspiring swimmers, organizations and schools with the Bill Wadley Swim Academy, he also founded and runs Swim For Life Ohio which provides swimming lessons to underserved children who don’t typically have opportunities for swim lessons.
In this episode:
In times of plenty, colleges sometimes forget to store up for the inevitable "rainy day"
Programs being cut left and right, WHY?
The inside skinny on athletic budgets and finances in colleges
Ideas and methods to help keep swim programs ALIVE
News from ASCA and comments on the 2020 VIRTUAL World Clinic
The high school coaches who got US started
Big Ten swimming
Distance swimmers
Suggestions and tips to help HS swimmers prepare for finding a college team
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Disclaimer: The comments and views expressed by the hosts and guests on Swim Talk A2B are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of their employers, friends, family, close acquaintances, or anyone they may or may not know in the various Witness Protection Programs.
Email: swimtalk@outlook.com
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Information for items mentioned:
https://billwadleyswimacademy.com/
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Music credits:
NewsSting by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4124-newssting
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4614-welcome-to-the-show
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Beach Bum by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3428-beach-bum
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Sing Along with Jim by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4370-sing-along-with-jim
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Swim Talk A2B, Episode 009 - Lorin Koszegi, the engineer-turned-coach
Email us at: swimtalk@outlook.com
Lorin Koszegi describes his rise from a young swimmer struggling to complete 100s on a 3-minute interval, to being a JO champ in El Paso.
We also discuss:
private instruction,
the value and development of core strength and overall strength,
stroke length, stroke count, and stroke tempo,
swimming versus *mindful* swimming,
"How much is too much, too early?",
and what we might be able to adapt from the Cadillac and Tesla carmakers. Car companies? You bet!
Coach Lorin Koszegi's website is techswimheights.com
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Disclaimer: The comments and views expressed by the hosts and guests on Swim Talk A2B are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of their employers, friends, family, close acquaintances, or anyone they may or may not know in the various Witness Protection Programs.
Email: swimtalk@outlook.com
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Music credits:
Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4614-welcome-to-the-show
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Corncob by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3554-corncob
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Street Party by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4423-street-party
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Hillbilly Swing by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5705-hillbilly-swing
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Inspired by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspired
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Wallpaper by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4604-wallpaper
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Fretless by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3777-fretless
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Beach Bum by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3428-beach-bum
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Swim Talk A2B, Episode 008 - Northwestern University's Katie Robinson
Email us at: swimtalk@outlook.com
In this episode:
Early years as an age grouper
The colleges come pounding on the door
Transition from swimming to coaching
Differences in coaching men and women
Differences in asst vs head coaching duties
Bob Groseth - important support and resource
Coach-athlete communication during pandemic
Downtime and mental health
She climbs rocks to relax???
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Katie Robinson photo courtesy of K.A. Robinson
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Disclaimer: The comments and views expressed by the hosts and guests on Swim Talk A2B are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of their employers, friends, family, close acquaintances, or anyone they may or may not know in the various Witness Protection Programs.
Email: swimtalk@outlook.com
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Music credits:
Street Party by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4423-street-party
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4614-welcome-to-the-show
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/.
Hillbilly Swing by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5705-hillbilly-swing
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Swim Talk A2B, Episode 007 - A Chat With Patrick Henry
Email us at: swimtalk@outlook.com
In this episode:
The storied Henry swimming families
Arizona State: Redshirt an entire TEAM?
ASU: First of the dominoes of college swimming to fall this way? The inside story!
Early swimmer specialization: good, bad, something else?
Matching up teams needing coaches with GOOD candidates
Coaching stress and coach mental health, who to talk to when things get bad
Favorite Drills!
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Patrick Henry photo courtesy of Belton (TX) ISD Athletics
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Contact Coach Patrick Henry at: swimcoachstaffingsolutions@yahoo.com
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Disclaimer: The comments and views expressed by the hosts and guests on Swim Talk A2B are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of their employers, friends, family, close acquaintances, or anyone they may or may not know in the various Witness Protection Programs.
Email: swimtalk@outlook.com
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Music credits:
Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4614-welcome-to-the-show
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Inspired by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspired
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Guts and Bourbon by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3836-guts-and-bourbon
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Swim Talk A2B, Episode 004 - Mike Waldmann, Andrews (TX) HS
Email us at: swimtalk@outlook.com
Andrews (TX) High School, coached since 1989 by Mike Waldmann, VP of TISCA (Texas Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association) 2018-2020, incoming TISCA president 2020-2022.
Development and growth of the swimming program at Andrews (TX) High School
How to integrate middle school swimming into a feeder for your program.
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Disclaimer: The comments and views expressed by the hosts and guests on Swim Talk A2B are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of their employers, friends, family, close acquaintances, or anyone they may or may not know in the various Witness Protection Programs.
Email: swimtalk@outlook.com
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Music credits:
Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4614-welcome-to-the-show
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Corncob by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3554-corncob
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Swim Talk A2B, Episode 003 - The Woodlands' John Vogel
Email us at: swimtalk@outlook.com
The career of former Woodlands head coach John Vogel,
the secrets behind TWST's incredible success during his stewardship,
some behind-the-scenes talk about his upcoming book, "TEAM".
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Disclaimer: The comments and views expressed by the hosts and guests on Swim Talk A2B are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of their employers, friends, family, close acquaintances, or anyone they may or may not know in the various Witness Protection Programs.
Email: swimtalk@outlook.com
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Music credits:
Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4614-welcome-to-the-show
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Corncob by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3554-corncob
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Swim Talk A2B, Episode 002 - Zooming Through Isolation; Solitude and Creativity
Email us at: swimtalk@outlook.com
Zoom fatigue and how to defeat it;
Creativity helped by isolation;
Reigniting the fire once we get back in the pool.
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Disclaimer: The comments and views expressed by the hosts and guests on Swim Talk A2B are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of their employers, friends, family, close acquaintances, or anyone they may or may not know in the various Witness Protection Programs.
Email: swimtalk@outlook.com
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Music credits: Inspired by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspired
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Corncob by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3554-corncob
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Swim Talk A2B, Episode 001 - A Walk In The Dark Woods
Email us at: swimtalk@outlook.com
In the initial episode of Swim Talk A2B, Dana Abbott and Bob Button (The A and the B in "A2B") discuss:
getting programs restarted after the initial Covid shutdown,
training options while pools shut down,
Endless Pools,
close encounter with alligator in pool (almost),
pro athletes setting good or bad examples?
And NCAA and Olympic disappointment, what's ahead?
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Disclaimer: The comments and views expressed by the hosts and guests on Swim Talk A2B are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of their employers, friends, family, close acquaintances, or anyone they may or may not know in the various Witness Protection Programs.
Email: swimtalk@outlook.com
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Music credits:
Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4614-welcome-to-the-show
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Corncob by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3554-corncob
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Swim Talk A2B, Episode 006 - America's Swim Meet Announcer Extraordinaire, Sam Kendricks
Email us at: swimtalk@outlook.com
Behind the scenes at Swim Talk A2B
Sam's experiences transitioning from youth football to swimming
Sam was a walk-on at UT?
Eddie Reese's influence and mentoring
SAM TO THE RESCUE!
"The Thrill of Victory, the Agony of Defeat"
Sam's thoughts about the impact of Covid-19 on competitive swimming
How Sam preps to announce a swim meet
Sam almost gives Bob a heart attack
Sam's favorite pools
Texas vs SMU dual 1980, "Most Exciting Meet Ever"
220-yd butterfly?
Will Sam announce at 2021 NCAAs?
Will there BE a 2021 NCAAs?
Sam Kendricks: 40+ years of excellence
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Sam Kendricks photo courtesy of Peter Bick
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Music credits:
Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song...
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...
Corncob by Kevin MacLeod
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Disclaimer: The comments and views expressed by the hosts and guests on Swim Talk A2B are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of their employers, friends, family, close acquaintances, or anyone they may or may not know in the various Witness Protection Programs.
Email: swimtalk@outlook.com
Swim Talk A2B, Episode 010 - 1980 Olympian and GoSwim CEO Glenn Mills
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We chat with Glenn about:
The 1980 US Olympic boycott
Cancelled Seasons and NCAA Championships in 2020
Arizona State Plan to Redshirt
Swimming Absolutes: Core Stability and Balance
A Respectful Look at Outside Private Instruction
Everyone's Different, Be Flexible in Teaching
What's New at GoSwim?
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Info mentioned in this episode and music credits:
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GoSwim website: https://www.goswim.tv/
Otterbox iPhone underwater cases: https://www.otterbox.com/en-us/new-iphone
Hitcase iPhone underwater cases: https://www.hitcase.com/collections/waterproof-iphone-cases
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Disclaimer: The comments and views expressed by the hosts and guests on Swim Talk A2B are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of their employers, friends, family, close acquaintances, or anyone they may or may not know in the various Witness Protection Programs.
Email: swimtalk@outlook.com
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Music credits:
Street Party by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4423-street-party
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Inspired by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspired
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Wallpaper by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4604-wallpaper
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Fretless by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3777-fretless
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Beach Bum by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3428-beach-bum
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
NewsSting by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4124-newssting
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Swim Talk A2B, Episode 011 - Notre Dame's Mike Litzinger
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Coach Litzinger relates student/athlete return to the Notre Dame campus, conference protocols and meet schedules, dealing with Covid spikes on campus and a lot more:
"Kids will be kids" - the lure and consequences of socializing;
Mike's swimming and coaching origins, stops along the way;
"It's the path all of us coaches take: we were all ready to do something else in life";
Glenn Patton, Don Gambril, Ray Bussard, Frank Comfort influence;
Budget and funding concerns, issues with programs being dropped;
NCAA consequences faced after Iowa decided to drop M&W programs;
"Revenue sports" and program cutbacks - it's more than just giving raises and bonuses to "the usual suspects"... lots more.
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Disclaimer: The comments and views expressed by the hosts and guests on Swim Talk A2B are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of their employers, friends, family, close acquaintances, or anyone they may or may not know in the various Witness Protection Programs.
Email: swimtalk@outlook.com
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Music credits:
Welcome to the Show by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4614-welcome-to-the-show
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Look Busy by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4000-look-busy
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Street Party by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4423-street-party
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/