Inside with Brett Hawke
Take an intimate look inside the minds of swimming's highest achievers with one of the world's best swim coaches, Brett Hawke.
#378 Olympic Breaststroke Legend Kosuke Kitajima
Kosuke Kitajima is considered one of the greatest breaststrokers of all time. He won two consecutive Olympic gold medals in both the 100 & 200 breaststrokes at the 2004 Athens and 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Since retiring, Kitajima has worked as a sports agent and is currently the president of the Tokyo Swimming Association, where he aims to help elevate Japanese swimming and bring more athletes to the international stage.
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#377 Jack Bauerle: 43 Years of Shaping Champions at the University of Georgia
Swimming legend Jack Bauerle sits down for an in-depth interview about his storied 43-year career as coach of the University of Georgia swimming program. Coach Jack's swimmers won 7x NCAA team titles and 40 Olympic medals. He reflects on his influences, coaching philosophies, and the secrets to his incredible success in developing numerous national and Olympic champions. He shares behind-the-scenes stories about coaching (or in some cases, not coaching) iconic swimmers like Nic Fink, Courtney Shealy, and Kristy Kowal. Throughout the interview, Jack's passion for the sport and care for his athletes shines through.Brett and Jack also talk a...
#376 Claire Curzan talks Everything Kicking, Her Clinical Mindset, & The Road to Paris
World Champion Claire Curzan gives an inside look at her training process leading up to the Tokyo Olympics. Claire discusses how she developed her skills from a young age, the importance of kicking technique in her events, and her training under UVA Head Coach Todd DeSorbo. She also opens up about overcoming disappointments, balancing multiple strokes in her schedule, and maintaining focus amid the pressures of high-level competition. Claire provides insights into her mental preparation, long course vs. short course differences, goals for Olympic Trials, and the rivalry between Australia & America. Enjoy!
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#375 James Magnussen's $1 Million Plan to Break the 50 Free World Record Using Performance Enhancers
James Magnussen was offered $1 million by the new Enhanced Games to break the World Record in the 50 Freestyle.
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Characteristics of a Champion Swim Coach with Bob Bowman
Coach Bob Bowman is headed to Austin, Texas to take over for the retired, Eddie Reese. From one GOAT to another.
Several years ago Bob gave a speech entitled, "The Characteristics of Champions". In this episode, Brett turns the tables to find out how these characteristics relate to him, Bob Bowman, as a champion swim coach.
"How do I become the next Bob Bowman?"
Enjoy this one from the archives.
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#374 Markus Marthaler aims to be the 1st human to swim from Tobago to Trinidad
Markus Marthaler is a former Swiss national champion swimmer turned triathlete and coach. Online, he provides technique videos for all four strokes, helping people learn to swim faster. Closing in on 40, Markus is now trying to become the first human to ever swim from Tobago to Trinidad!
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#373 Brendan Hansen talks Eddie's Retirement, Breaststroke Evolution, & Kitajima Rivalry
One of the world's greatest breaststrokers of all-time, 6x Olympic medalist, Brendan Hansen! Brett asks Brendan about his swimming career, including his experiences at the Olympics, reflections on his achievements, and the evolution of competitive swimming. They delve into Brendan's thoughts on contemporary swimmers, like Adam Peaty, and the strategic advancements in breaststroke technique. They also discuss Brendan's views on coaching, the influence of coaches like Eddie Reese, and the camaraderie and competitive environment within Team USA at the Olympics. They also touch upon the potential future of swimming events in the Olympics, notably the inclusion of the 50's...
#372 Hugo Gonzalez on his Olympic Preparation, Spanish Swimming, & Winning a World Title
Spanish Olympic swimmer Hugo Gonzalez reflects on winning gold at the 2024 World Championships and what it means for Spanish swimming. He discusses his training group at Cal under Coach Dave Durden and how it has helped him improve. Gonzalez shares his preparation for this summer, including altitude training and a long course schedule leading up to the 2024 Paris Olympics. Hugo also talks about the challenges of transitioning from college to pro swimming and qualifying more Spanish athletes for the Olympics team. Fans get an inside look at Gonzalez's mindset and preparation as he targets success in Paris. Our Sponsors:<...
#371 Charlie Hawke's Journey from Australia to Alabama and Preparation for Olympic Trials
Australian Charlie Hawke grew up in Newcastle, initially swimming butterfly and backstroke before transitioning more to freestyle events. He shares his success representing the University of Alabama and goals of making the Australian Olympic team. Brett offers advice on Charlie's training, recovery, and acclimation plans in the lead up to the Australian Olympic Trials and NCAA championships. Enjoy this behind-the-scenes look at Charlie's journey and strategies for balancing training peaks as he aims to compete at both upcoming high-level meets. The conversation also highlights lessons learned from Charlie's experiences that could help other swimmers in managing double peak preparation...
#370 India's Fastest Breaststroker, Likith Prema, Trains Himself
Likith Prema is the fastest breaststroke swimmer in India and is working to qualify for the Paris Olympics.
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