World Champs are starting soon, but I don’t know if I’ll watch all of it. I think watching 12 & Under Champs was more exciting … am I alone in that sentiment?
Podcasts
Swimmer’s Ear – Episode 21 – The Inner Ear
The inner ear is responsible for our sense of balance, and work-life balance is what Coach Sarah is discussing in this week’s episode of the Podcast. Hear about the swim coach “lifestyle” and some of her personal struggle in the past weeks.
Swimmer’s Ear – Episode 20 – I’m Back
Coach Sarah has been on hiatus. The last five months were a lot to handle, and the Podcast took a backseat*. But now she’s back, motivated, and ready to dive back in (to sitting in her computer chair and talking about swimming).
The Swim Brief – Checking In With Nicolas Messer
In this episode of The Swim Brief Podcast Coach Nico checks in with Chris DeSantis from a brand new geographic location.
They talk about how he ended up in Lund, Sweden, and what his new job as SUM-Sim Tränare with Simklubben Poseidon entails. During this discussion, they briefly talk about the upcoming World Aquatic Development Conference (WADC) as well as the Swedish Center for Aquatic Research (SCAR). Chris has traveled to Lund with his team while he was working in Denmark to take advantage of AIM – a high-speed camera system with 23 high definition (100fps) cameras capturing both underwater and above water swimming technique.
Although most of this episode is more of a “deck talk” between two coaching friends and providing more “entertainment” than real swimming talk value, they also get into the topic of streamlines! Is it time to reconsider the streamline? Are streamlines bad? Chris puts Nico on the spot on whether he has joined the anti-streamline coalition.
If you want to hear more about the future of streamlines listen to the “Streamlines Are Bad With Joel Rollings” episode of The Swim Brief Podcast.
| Podcast Details | Links from the Episode |
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| Episode: #12 Host: Chris DeSantis Guest: Nico Messer |
– WADC – SCAR – AIM Systems – Streamlines Are Bad With Joel Rollings |
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Swimmer’s Ear – Episode 19 – My Workout is Harder than Your Workout
This episode was recorded on the road as Coach Sarah breaks the news of her appointment as Head Coach of the Sault Surge Aquatic Team!
Swimmer’s Ear – Episode 18 – Old Boys, Older Tricks
In this episode Coach Sarah “rants” about how difficult it is for women in coaching because of what many in the sports world call the “Old Boys’ Club”.
Swimmer’s Ear – Episode 17 – Take Pride
In this episode Coach Sarah briefly discusses two different scenarios she found herself faced with recently, both of which caused her to think more critically about the ways she takes pride in the coaching profession.
Swimmer’s Ear – Episode 16 – Catfish in the Pool
This week on the Swimmer’s Ear, I’m going to tell you why having catfish in your pool is important for you and your athletes.
The Swim Brief – Take Me To the Clinic
Coach Nico has been all around the US for the second year in a row and we talk about what he’s learned on his trip, but also get in deep with some listener questions about swimming clinics and continuing education.
Swimmer’s Ear – Episode 15 – Guessing Weird Drill Names
For this episode of the Swimmer’s Ear, I took to Facebook to find the weirdest drill names that coaches have in their arsenal, and I tried to guess what the drills were!