#393 How Cam McEvoy and Tim Lane Changed Sprinting Forever

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! Get access to our growing collection of workouts, seminars, and exclusive content. New items added every month. ✓ 1 Month of Sprint Workouts (24 New Workouts Each Month) ✓ Online Educational Seminar ✓ Live Q & A with Brett Once a Month ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SWIMNERD:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our new timing equipment! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INTL SWIMMING HALL OF FAME:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Keep our sport's history alive by joining the 1 in 1000 Club! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #swimming #swimmer #swimcoach

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 of making videos about swimming and his journey in coaching. Become a part of the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sprint Revolution⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Get access to our growing collection of workouts, seminars, and exclusive content. New items added every month. ✓ 1 Month of Sprint Workouts (24 New Workouts Each Month) ✓ Online Educational Seminar ✓ Live Q & A with Brett Once a Month ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SWIMNERD:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our new timing equipment! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INTL SWIMMING HALL OF FAME:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Keep our sport's history alive by joining the 1 in 1000 Club! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #swimming #swimmer #swimcoach

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 growing collection of workouts, seminars, and exclusive content. New items added every month. ✓ 1 Month of Sprint Workouts (24 New Workouts Each Month) ✓ Online Educational Seminar ✓ Live Q & A with Brett Once a Month ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SWIMNERD:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out our new timing equipment! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INTL SWIMMING HALL OF FAME:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Keep our sport's history alive by joining the 1 in 1000 Club! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #swimming #swimmer #swimcoach

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. ✓ 1 Month of Sprint Workouts (24 New Workouts Each Month) ✓ Online Educational Seminar ✓ Live Q & A with Brett Once a Month ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SWIMNERD: Pace Clocks, Timing Systems, Starters, Harnesses, Touchpads, Scoreboards! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INTL SWIMMING HALL OF FAME:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Keep our sport's history alive by joining the 1 in 1000 Club! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #swimming #swimmer #egypt

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 every month. ✓ 1 Month of Sprint Workouts (24 New Workouts Each Month) ✓ Online Educational Seminar ✓ Live Q & A with Brett Once a Month ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SWIMNERD PACE CLOCKS:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Big clocks, little clocks - all of our clocks are on sale. Order now!! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INTL SWIMMING HALL OF FAME:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Keep our sport's history alive by joining the 1 in 1000 Club! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!⁠⁠⁠⁠ #swimming #swimmer #swimcoach

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 coaching and swimming - The importance of sleep and cortisol in training - Applying high-low-medium principles in modern sports - Insights into systemic overtraining Become a part of the⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sprint Revolution⁠⁠⁠⁠! Get access to our growing collection of workouts, seminars, and exclusive content. New items added every month. ✓ 1 Month of Sprint Workouts (24 New Workouts Each Month) ✓ Online Educational Seminar ✓ Live Q & A with Brett Once a Month ⁠⁠⁠⁠SWIMNERD PACE CLOCKS:⁠⁠⁠⁠ Big clocks, little clocks - all of our clocks are on sale. Order now!! ⁠⁠⁠⁠INTL SWIMMING HALL OF FAME:⁠⁠⁠⁠ Keep our sport's history alive by joining the 1 in 1000 Club! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!⁠⁠⁠ #swimming #swimmer #swimcoach

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 coaching at major competitions like the Olympics and his thoughts on race strategy and athlete development. Enjoy! Become a part of the⁠⁠⁠ Sprint Revolution⁠⁠⁠! Get access to our growing collection of workouts, seminars, and exclusive content. New items added every month. ✓ 1 Month of Sprint Workouts (24 New Workouts Each Month) ✓ Online Educational Seminar ✓ Live Q & A with Brett Once a Month ⁠⁠⁠SWIMNERD PACE CLOCKS:⁠⁠⁠ Big clocks, little clocks - all of our clocks are on sale. Order now!! ⁠⁠⁠INTL SWIMMING HALL OF FAME:⁠⁠⁠ Keep our sport's history alive by joining the 1 in 1000 Club! ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!⁠⁠ #swimming #swimmer #swimcoach

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 water. They discuss how personal tragedies can shape one’s approach to life and coaching. #swimming #sprintrevolution #swimnerd Become a part of the⁠⁠⁠ Sprint Revolution⁠⁠⁠! Get access to our growing collection of workouts, seminars, and exclusive content. New items added every month. ✓ 1 Month of Sprint Workouts (24 New Workouts Each Month) ✓ Online Educational Seminar ✓ Live Q & A with Brett Once a Month ⁠⁠⁠SWIMNERD PACE CLOCKS:⁠⁠⁠ Big clocks, little clocks - all of our clocks are on sale. Order now!! ⁠⁠⁠INTL SWIMMING HALL OF FAME:⁠⁠⁠ Keep our sport's history alive by joining the 1 in 1000 Club! ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!⁠⁠

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 products, including the highly anticipated release of Swimnerd Timing. He also talks about his unique role coaching Navy SEAL candidates in combat swimming techniques and his passion for water safety and drowning prevention in the U.S. Throughout the episode, Nate provides a deep dive into the evolution of swimming technology, the challenges of content creation in the digital age, and his commitment to making swimming more accessible and safer for everyone. Check out Swimnerd Live here. Become a part of the⁠ Sprint Revolution⁠! Get access to our growing collection of workouts, seminars, and exclusive content. New items added every month. ✓ 1 Month of Sprint Workouts (24 New Workouts Each Month) ✓ Online Educational Seminar ✓ Live Q & A with Brett Once a Month ⁠SWIMNERD PACE CLOCKS:⁠ Big clocks, little clocks - all of our clocks are on sale. Order now!! ⁠INTL SWIMMING HALL OF FAME:⁠ Keep our sport's history alive by joining the 1 in 1000 Club! ⁠Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!⁠ #swimming #sprintrevolution #swimnerd

Ato Boldon is a former Trinidadian sprinter who became one of the most successful track and field athletes in the world, especially known for his achievements in the 100m and 200m events. He is a four-time Olympic medalist and a world champion in sprinting. Ato competed in four Olympic Games (1992, 1996, 2000, and 2004), winning bronze medals in the 100m and 200m in 1996, as well as silver and bronze medals in the 2000 Olympics. After retiring from competition, Ato transitioned into broadcasting and is now a well-known sports commentator and analyst, often called the "voice of track and field." He provides commentary for NBC Sports during major international athletic events such as the Olympics and World Championships. Additionally, he was recently featured as a host and guide on the Netflix series Sprint, which offers behind-the-scenes insights into the world of professional sprinting. Ato is also involved in coaching and mentoring younger athletes, and he's recognized for his expertise and deep understanding of the sport, both technically and mentally. 🏆 Topics Covered: Behind the scenes of Netflix's "Sprint" series The evolution of sprint training Differences between 100m and 200m races Key coaching styles and athlete relationships The mental side of sprinting and confidence Sprint training for kids and how it’s evolved World record possibilities in the 100m and 200m Become a part of the⁠⁠ Sprint Revolution⁠⁠! Get access to our growing collection of workouts, seminars, and exclusive content. New items added every month. ✓ 1 Month of Sprint Workouts (24 New Workouts Each Month) ✓ Online Educational Seminar ✓ Live Q & A with Brett Once a Month ⁠⁠SWIMNERD PACE CLOCKS:⁠⁠ Big clocks, little clocks - all of our clocks are on sale. Order now!! ⁠⁠INTL SWIMMING HALL OF FAME:⁠⁠ Keep our sport's history alive by joining the 1 in 1000 Club! ⁠⁠Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!⁠⁠ #swimming #sprintrevolution #trackandfield