SwimStrong Dryland Podcast

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Welcome to the SwimStrong Dryland Podcast, a podcast dedicated to highlighting the achievements of the athletes, coaches, and professionals in and around the SwimStrong Community! If you would like to join the SwimStrong Dryland Community, please reach out to us on our website: swimstrongdryland.com/contact/ OR email us at [email protected] You can also follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @swimstrongdryland for more educational & motivational content!

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Episode 38: Louisville Head Coach Arthur Albiero

May 13 2024 43 mins

Head Coach of Louisville University men’s and women’s swimming, Arthur Albiero, is this week’s podcast guest! Arthur and Eric discuss Arthur’s beginnings in coaching, his passion for what he does, and much more about Lousiville’s team and growth under Coach Albiero over the past 21 seasons. This is a great episode for parents, prospective recruits, and coaches alike to wa

Episode 37: Raya Mellott & Bailey Hartman

May 06 2024 42 mins

Bailey Hartman and Raya Mellott, swimmers for the Crow Canyon Sharks in CA, join the SwimStrong Dryland Podcast this week! The two discuss their beginnings in the sport of swimming, meeting through swimming, their mindset behind their success, team culture, and commitments to both swim at UVA! They also share their mindset & experience helping win the women's team title at

Episode 36: Ian Ho

Apr 29 2024 44 mins

This week’s podcast guest is Virginia Tech alumni and Hong Kong Olympian, Ian Ho! Eric and Ian dive into Ian’s meteoric rise in his college & international career, his mindset behind his work ethic, and how he balances swimming at an Olympic level while also pursuing a doctorate degree. Ian also shared his unique experience in qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics amidst the CO

Episode 35: NC State Head Coach Braden Holloway

Apr 22 2024 42 mins

Head Coach of NC State University, Braden Holloway joins Eric for this week’s SSDL Podcast! Tune in to hear more about how Braden started in coaching, his approach to coaching, NC State’s team culture, and so much more! Braden provides practical advice for both coaches and athletes for swimming and life outside the pool. Be sure to check out this episode to learn from one of th

Episode 34: Lilla Bognar

Apr 15 2024 41 mins

Lilla Bognar, swimmer for Team USA & Team Greenville Aquatics, is this week’s podcast guest! Tune in to hear more about Lilla’s mindset, her experience in Doha representing Team USA at the World Championships, and much more! This podcast is PACKED full of amazing advice from Lilla about how to analyze a meet, have a great mindset, and stay accountable to the goals you have.

Episode 33: Shaynah Jerrell

Apr 08 2024 45 mins

Shaynah Jerrell, Head Coach of the Aquatic Team of Mecklenburg, is this weeks guest on the SwimStrong Dryland Podcast! Tune in to hear more about how Shaynah started coaching at ATOM, her experience as a female head coach, motivation and inspiration for coaching, and much more!

Episode 32: Emily Thompson

Apr 01 2024 37 mins

This week’s podcast guest is Emily Thompson of GSCY! Emily is a standout swimmer who has qualified for multiple events at the 2024 Olympic Trials. In this episode, Eric & Emily discuss her beginning in the sport of swimming, mindset to fuel her work ethic, looking for the bright side in all situations, Emily's SSDL experience, and her commitment to Stanford! Emily will al

Episode 31: Aaron Peirsol & Bobby Brewer

Mar 25 2024 81 mins

World Record Holder Aaron Piersol & National Record Holder Bobby Brewer join the SSDL Podcast this week! Be sure to tune in to catch some amazing insight into the mindset fueling 2 of the US’s best backstrokers in history. Bobby & Aaron also discuss their relationship together, mentoring each other through the sport, and teaming up as an agent/athlete duo leading into the

Episode 30: Victoria Edgar

Mar 18 2024 37 mins

Victoria Edgar is this week's guest star on the SwimStrong Dryland Podcast! Victoria is a decorated swimmer and student for Bolles School Sharks. In this episode, Victoria shares about her powerful mindset to prove others wrong and chase after success, regardless of the obstacles in the way. She also discusses what it takes to be an elite swimmer & student, as well as her g

Episode 29: Bruno Fratus

Mar 11 2024 36 mins

Check out this week’s episode of the SSDL podcast featuring the “Sprinter in Chief” himself, Bruno Fratus! Bruno is one of the best sprinters in the history of the sport of swimming, being the only person to go under 22.00 in the 50 LCM free over 100 times!!! The pair dive into the mindset that fuels Bruno’s career, overcoming adversity, and what it truly means to practice