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

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

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

200 Freestyle Olympic champion Mollie O'Callaghan sits down with Brett Hawke to discuss her incredible swimming journey, training under renowned coach Dean Boxall, and how she overcame the challenges leading up to the Olympics. Mollie shares personal stories about her growth in the sport, her unique training techniques, and how her family played a crucial role in her success. Enjoy this inspiring deep dive into the mindset of one of the fastest swimmers in the world, Mollie O!! 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: Swimming's most innovative pace clocks, timing systems, touchpads, and 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 #sprintrevolution #swimnerd

Olympic champion Torri Huske joins Brett Hawke to discuss her incredible performances in Paris, her journey to becoming one of the top swimmers in the world, and the mental and physical preparations that go into competing at the highest level. Torri shares insights into her training regimen, her experiences at the Olympics, and her time at Stanford. 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

In this episode, Australian swimmer Meg Harris shares her journey from the Tokyo Olympics to the Paris Games, discussing her surprising success, the challenges of training under various coaches, and her relentless pursuit of improvement. Meg opens up about her mental approach to racing, the evolution of her swimming technique, and the importance of finding happiness both in and out of the pool. OUR SWIMMING PARTNERS: EO SWIM BETTER:⁠ Analyse your stroke technique with eo's SwimBETTER handsets. Go to eolab.com/SwimBETTER, and use code BRETT at checkout to get 9 months free on a single gold annual membership with any handset purchase. https://www.eolab.com/swimbetter BRATTER PA, IMMIGRATION LAW FIRM Exclusive Immigration and Agency Representation of Athletes, Entrepreneurs, Artists, Investors and Entertainers https://www.bratterpa.com/ BEINE WELLNESS BUILDING & GENETIC TESTING: Individualize your nutrition with personalized plans from Erica Beine. Eat, supplement, and recover based on your genetics! https://beinewellnessbuilding.net/ SWIMSTRONG DRYLAND: SwimStrong Dryland inspires and changes the lives of competitive swimmers through strength training, leadership training, motivation and care. https://swimstrongdryland.com/ IMAGINE SWIMMING: NYC's Premier Swim School is looking for instructors and coaches! Lessons for all ages, from Baby Swim to adults, along with competitive club teams. https://www.imagineswimming.com/ INTL SWIMMING HALL OF FAME: Keep our sport's history alive by joining the 1 in 1000 Club! https://www.ishof.org/one-in-a-thousand/ WHOOP: A wearable fitness tracker that provides continuous physiological data to help users optimize training, recovery, and overall health. http://join.whoop.com/Sprintrevolution Subscribe to this YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUnIPHpA60QccvbkmCa4kzw?sub_confirmation=1 #swimming #sprintrevolution #sprinting

Irish Olympic champion Dan Wiffen sits down with Brett Hawke to discuss his journey to gold, his unwavering confidence, and the intense training that led to his success. Dan opens up about race strategies, the mental toughness required for distance swimming, and how he plans to continue smashing records. OUR SWIMMING PARTNERS: EO SWIM BETTER:⁠ Analyse your stroke technique with eo's SwimBETTER handsets. Go to eolab.com/SwimBETTER, and use code BRETT at checkout to get 9 months free on a single gold annual membership with any handset purchase. https://www.eolab.com/swimbetter BRATTER PA, IMMIGRATION LAW FIRM Exclusive Immigration and Agency Representation of Athletes, Entrepreneurs, Artists, Investors and Entertainers https://www.bratterpa.com/ BEINE WELLNESS BUILDING & GENETIC TESTING: Individualize your nutrition with personalized plans from Erica Beine. Eat, supplement, and recover based on your genetics! https://beinewellnessbuilding.net/ SWIMSTRONG DRYLAND: SwimStrong Dryland inspires and changes the lives of competitive swimmers through strength training, leadership training, motivation and care. https://swimstrongdryland.com/ IMAGINE SWIMMING: NYC's Premier Swim School is looking for instructors and coaches! Lessons for all ages, from Baby Swim to adults, along with competitive club teams. https://www.imagineswimming.com/ INTL SWIMMING HALL OF FAME: Keep our sport's history alive by joining the 1 in 1000 Club! https://www.ishof.org/one-in-a-thousand/ WHOOP: A wearable fitness tracker that provides continuous physiological data to help users optimize training, recovery, and overall health. http://join.whoop.com/Sprintrevolution Subscribe to this YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUnIPHpA60QccvbkmCa4kzw?sub_confirmation=1 #swimming #distancerevolution #worldaquatics

University of Alabama swimmer Drayden Bell shares his experiences, from choosing Alabama as his college to developing into one of the top sprinters in the country. He discusses his commitment to promoting diversity in swimming and his aspirations for the future, including a potential Olympic run in 2028. Drayden also reveals his plans for a new podcast and business aimed at inspiring the next generation of swimmers. OUR SWIMMING PARTNERS: EO SWIM BETTER:⁠ Analyse your stroke technique with eo's SwimBETTER handsets. Go to eolab.com/SwimBETTER, and use code BRETT at checkout to get 9 months free on a single gold annual membership with any handset purchase. https://www.eolab.com/swimbetter BRATTER PA, IMMIGRATION LAW FIRM Exclusive Immigration and Agency Representation of Athletes, Entrepreneurs, Artists, Investors and Entertainers https://www.bratterpa.com/ BEINE WELLNESS BUILDING & GENETIC TESTING: Individualize your nutrition with personalized plans from Erica Beine. Eat, supplement, and recover based on your genetics! https://beinewellnessbuilding.net/ SWIMSTRONG DRYLAND: SwimStrong Dryland inspires and changes the lives of competitive swimmers through strength training, leadership training, motivation and care. https://swimstrongdryland.com/ IMAGINE SWIMMING: NYC's Premier Swim School is looking for instructors and coaches! Lessons for all ages, from Baby Swim to adults, along with competitive club teams. https://www.imagineswimming.com/ INTL SWIMMING HALL OF FAME: Keep our sport's history alive by joining the 1 in 1000 Club! https://www.ishof.org/one-in-a-thousand/ WHOOP: A wearable fitness tracker that provides continuous physiological data to help users optimize training, recovery, and overall health. http://join.whoop.com/Sprintrevolution Subscribe to this YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUnIPHpA60QccvbkmCa4kzw?sub_confirmation=1 #swimming #sprintrevolution #sprinting

Brett Hawke sits down with Olympic gold medalist Cam McEvoy and his coach Tim Lane to explore the groundbreaking journey that led to Cam's victory in the 50 Free at the Paris Olympics. Discover how their unique partnership, innovative training methods, and emphasis on mental and physical well-being redefined what it takes to achieve excellence. OUR SWIMMING PARTNERS: EO SWIM BETTER:⁠ Analyse your stroke technique with eo's SwimBETTER handsets. Go to eolab.com/SwimBETTER, and use code BRETT at checkout to get 9 months free on a single gold annual membership with any handset purchase. https://www.eolab.com/swimbetter BRATTER PA, IMMIGRATION LAW FIRM Exclusive Immigration and Agency Representation of Athletes, Entrepreneurs, Artists, Investors and Entertainers https://www.bratterpa.com/ BEINE WELLNESS BUILDING & GENETIC TESTING: Individualize your nutrition with personalized plans from Erica Beine. Eat, supplement, and recover based on your genetics! https://beinewellnessbuilding.net/ SWIMSTRONG DRYLAND: SwimStrong Dryland inspires and changes the lives of competitive swimmers through strength training, leadership training, motivation and care. https://swimstrongdryland.com/ IMAGINE SWIMMING: NYC's Premier Swim School is looking for instructors and coaches! Lessons for all ages, from Baby Swim to adults, along with competitive club teams. https://www.imagineswimming.com/ INTL SWIMMING HALL OF FAME: Keep our sport's history alive by joining the 1 in 1000 Club! https://www.ishof.org/one-in-a-thousand/ WHOOP: A wearable fitness tracker that provides continuous physiological data to help users optimize training, recovery, and overall health. http://join.whoop.com/Sprintrevolution Subscribe to this YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUnIPHpA60QccvbkmCa4kzw?sub_confirmation=1 #swimming #sprintrevolution #sprinting

Alex Shackell shares her incredible journey from competing at the Paris Olympics to returning to high school for her senior year. Discover how she handled the pressure of her first Olympic Games, her surprising reaction to earning two medals, and the challenges she faced balancing her Olympic aspirations with everyday teenage life. Alex also dives into her training routines, the influence of her Olympian parents, and her plans for the future, including college and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. OUR SWIMMING PARTNERS: EO SWIM BETTER:⁠ Analyse your stroke technique with eo's SwimBETTER handsets. Go to eolab.com/SwimBETTER, and use code BRETT at checkout to get 9 months free on a single gold annual membership with any handset purchase. https://www.eolab.com/swimbetter BRATTER PA, IMMIGRATION LAW FIRM Exclusive Immigration and Agency Representation of Athletes, Entrepreneurs, Artists, Investors and Entertainers https://www.bratterpa.com/ BEINE WELLNESS BUILDING & GENETIC TESTING: Individualize your nutrition with personalized plans from Erica Beine. Eat, supplement, and recover based on your genetics! https://beinewellnessbuilding.net/ SWIMSTRONG DRYLAND: SwimStrong Dryland inspires and changes the lives of competitive swimmers through strength training, leadership training, motivation and care. https://swimstrongdryland.com/ IMAGINE SWIMMING: NYC's Premier Swim School is looking for instructors and coaches! Lessons for all ages, from Baby Swim to adults, along with competitive club teams. https://www.imagineswimming.com/ INTL SWIMMING HALL OF FAME: Keep our sport's history alive by joining the 1 in 1000 Club! https://www.ishof.org/one-in-a-thousand/ WHOOP: A wearable fitness tracker that provides continuous physiological data to help users optimize training, recovery, and overall health. http://join.whoop.com/Sprintrevolution Subscribe to this YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUnIPHpA60QccvbkmCa4kzw?sub_confirmation=1 #swimming #olympics #paris2024