Inside with Brett Hawke

Nov 18 2024 747 ep. 46 mins 90

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Take an intimate look inside the minds of swimming's highest achievers with one of the world's best swim coaches, Brett Hawke.

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#408 Marius Kusch and Elliot Ptasnik’s Guide to Sprinting

Nov 18 2024 59 mins

Marius Kusch and Elliot Ptasnik dive into the unconventional methods that have taken Marius from considering retirement to achieving personal bests at the recent World Cups. They discuss Marius's return to competitive swimming, his decision to focus on sprint events, and how Elliot's coaching approach emphasizes quality over quantity. They break down how efficiency, power, and ment

#407 Building Better Aquatic Athletes with Sean Kao

Nov 07 2024 52 mins

This week we welcome Sean Kao, founder of Aquatic Sports Performance, shared his journey from a young swimmer to an experienced strength coach. Specializing in training swimmers and water polo athletes, Sean opened up about his philosophy of strength training and how it fits into the world of aquatics. Become a part of the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sprint Revolution⁠⁠⁠�

#406 Wolfpack Elite's Joao Mescolote on Training Speed, Underwaters, and the new "Speed Force" group

Oct 29 2024 57 mins

Brett has the pleasure of catching up with Joao Mescolote, a returning guest who's now fully immersed in coaching with Wolfpack Elite at NC State in Raleigh, North Carolina. They talk about everything from specialized training techniques to the mental resilience needed for peak performance. You've probably seen Swim Coach Joao on Instagram, as he's had a long, consistent history

#405 Andrew Sheaff Talks Skill Acquisition, Drills vs. Skills, & Keeping Kids in Swimming

Oct 24 2024 44 mins

Coach Andrew Sheaff is the author of ⁠A Constraints-Led Approach to Swim Coaching⁠. Brett and Andrew talk about the importance of skill development, the balance between drills and skills, and the idea of using constraints to naturally guide swimmers towards better performance. Become a part of the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sprint Revolution⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Get access to our g

#404 Marwan El Kamash: Building Egypt's Next Generation of Swimmers

Oct 21 2024 38 mins

Live from his car in Cairo, 3x Olympic Egyptian swimmer Marwan El Kamash joins the pod to discuss his journey, his experiences as a competitive swimmer, and his aspirations for Egyptian swimming. Become a part of the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sprint Revolution⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Get access to our growing collection of workouts, seminars, and exclusive content. New items added every month

#403 PASA Head Coach Tony Batis on Kick Development, Drilling with Speed, and the Future of USA Swimming

Oct 14 2024 73 mins

Brett sits down with PASA Head Coach Tony Batis to dive deep into the intricacies of swim coaching. Tony shares his insights on kick development, speed-focused drilling, and what the future holds for USA Swimming. Become a part of the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sprint Revolution⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Get access to our growing collection of workouts, seminars, and exclusive content. New items added

#402 Unlock Peak Performance: Smarter Training with Benn Harradine

Oct 07 2024 64 mins

In this episode, Brett chats with Benn Harradine, a three-time Olympic discus thrower and coach, about the evolution of sports training, the role of rest and recovery, and how modern training methods can optimize performance. From swimming in Sweden to systemic overtraining, Benn provides invaluable insights for athletes and coaches alike. Highlights: - The Swedish approach to co

#401 Tom Rushton on Building Olympic Athletes: Coaching Philosophy, Training Zones, and Race Strategy

Sep 26 2024 56 mins

Coach Tom Rushton discusses his coaching journey, the athletes he's worked with, and his approach to coaching. He shares details about his training philosophy, including using color-coded training zones, and working with elite swimmers such as Siobhan Haughey (Hong Kong) and Kregor Zirk (Estonia).Brett interviews Tom about various aspects of his career, including his experiences co

#400 Patrick Williams: Transforming Lives Through Swimming, Faith, and Resilience

Sep 16 2024 41 mins

Brett sits down with Patrick Williams, a swim coach from Boaz, Alabama, to discuss his experiences in coaching, the significance of community, and his personal journey through grief after losing his son, Peyton. Patrick shares profound insights on the power of coaching, the importance of building relationships, and the joy of seeing young athletes thrive, both in and out of the wat

Nate Tschohl: Swimnerd Timing, Coaching Navy SEALs, and Water Safety in Schools

Sep 13 2024 63 mins

In this episode of Swim Talk with Bob Button & Dana Abbot, Nate Tschohl, the founder of Swimnerd and a pioneer in swimming technology, joins the show to discuss his journey from a college swimmer at Old Dominion University to launching a successful Kickstarter campaign that led to the creation of Swimnerd. Nate shares insights into the development of Swimnerd's innovative p