Kick Set

Feb 26 2025 75 ep. 42 mins 57
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The USA Swimming podcast series, Kick Set, will feature coaches, athletes and staff members who will share their perspectives on various topics in the swimming world.

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Episode 75: Georgia Associate Head Coach Mike Norment on Coaching Tips, Philosophy, Sets, and Stories

Feb 26 2025 48 mins  
After growing up swimming for legendary PDR Swimming coach Jim Ellis, and eventually coaching the Olympic talents of Nic Fink and Luca Urlando, University of Georgia Associate Head Coach Mike Norment has a wealth of knowledge, experiences, and stories across all levels of the sport. Send us a text

Episode 74: U.S. National Junior Team Director Brendan Hansen Gives Advice To Next Generation

Jan 29 2025 46 mins  
New U.S. National Junior Team Director Brendan Hansen shares some advice for emerging athletes and coaches on the latest episode of Kick Set podcast. Along with general swimming tips, he shares about the recent USA Swimming National Select Camp, how he came into his role as National Junior Team Director, and what his hopes are for the program and competitive future of USA Swimming.

Episode 73: Gretchen Walsh Joins Just Before Her Record-Breaking Showing at Short Course Worlds

Dec 13 2024 32 mins  
Just before her history-making performance at the 2024 World Aquatics Championships (25m) in Budapest, Olympian Gretchen Walsh joined Kick Set podcast to talk about how she adjusted back to normal life following the Paris Olympics, her outlook towards 2025, and more. Send us a text

Episode 72: Luke Hobson's Growth, Outlook Towards Short Course Worlds, and Crazy Time Drops

Nov 19 2024 41 mins  
Luke Hobson joined the podcast to talk about his career at Texas, time at the Paris Olympics, Golden Goggle Awards nomination, and to give a shoutout to his coaches during Thank You Coach Month. Send us a text

Episode 71: Torri Huske Describes Experience at Paris Olympics and Outlook to 2025 Season

Sep 30 2024 30 mins  
After capturing five medals at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, Torri Huske joined Kick Set Podcast to talk about her Olympic experience, four Golden Goggle Awards nominations, and outlook towards the 2025 season. Send us a text

Episode 70: Olympic Coach Chris Plumb on His #Paris2024 Experience and Carmel Swim Club's Success

Aug 29 2024 41 mins  
Decorated swim coach Chris Plumb joins Kick Set podcast to discuss how his program has seen decades of success, tips for other coaches, and stories from his time at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Send us a text

Episode 69: U.S. Olympic Team Captains Ryan Murphy, Katie Ledecky, Abbey Weitzeil, and Nic Fink

Jul 25 2024 37 mins  
2024 U.S. Olympic Swim Team captains Ryan Murphy, Katie Ledecky, Abbey Weitzeil, and Nic Fink join Kick Set podcast from the team's training camp in Croatia. They share stories from their first Olympic Games experiences, advice they've shared with Olympic rookies, outlook towards the competition and more. Send us a text

Episode 68: Rowdy Gaines Previews the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Swimming presented by Lilly

Jun 13 2024 47 mins  
NBC Broadcaster, Rowdy Gaines, joined Kick Set podcast to discuss his experiences at U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Swimming meets and his outlook towards the 2024 event. Send us a text

Episode 67: Daisy Ridley Describes Her Swim Training for Disney's "Young Woman and the Sea"

May 30 2024 21 mins  
Renowned actress Daisy Ridley joined USA Swimming's podcast to discuss the swim training that went into filming the Disney movie, "Young Woman and the Sea." From barely being able to go a full length of a pool to shooting scenes in the frigid open water, Ridley has grown a newfound respect for swimmers and the sport in general. Send us a text

Episode 66: Bobby Finke On Trials Experience, Florida Training Group and More

Apr 30 2024 50 mins  
In this episode of Kick Set, two-time Olympic champion Bobby Finke discusses his experiences at past U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Swimming and the upcoming event in Indianapolis, stories from the decorated Florida training group, and more. Watch Bobby compete at the upcoming Trials this June: www.usaswimming.org/TrialsTickets. Send us a text