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Tyler McGill is the Head Coach of the City of Opelika Swim Team. He most recently was an Assistant Coach at Auburn University, his alma mater from 2013 to 2018. He swam for Team USA at the 2012 London Olympics placing 6th in the 100 Fly and winning gold as part of the 4x100 Medley Relay. 

"Which coach at Auburn didn't I swim for?" - Tyler McGill

Brett and Tyler really dig into his time at Auburn. Going from a nobody to a somebody. What he focused on as a Freshman and how he developed into a true leader.

Tyler swam for or was recruited by Dave Durden. David Marsh. Brian Burns. Richard Quick. and Brett Hawke, just to name a few.

What did you learn from Richard Quick? Two stories/lessons he learned.

Talk to me about the suits. 

Talk to me about your own triumphs. Winning Bronze at 2011 Shanghai World Championships in the 100 Fly. Beating out Ryan Lochte to join Michael Phelps in the 100 Fly at the 2012 Olympics. 

What kind of relationship do you have with your gold medal?

And much more!

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Brett speaks with the LA Current's Lenny Krayzelburg and David Marsh before the start of the 2nd season of the International Swimming League (ISL).

Week 1:

London Roar, DC Trident, Aqua Centurions, Iron

ISL Teams, Coaches, and Rosters:

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Chuck Batchelor is the Head Coach of the Bluefish Swim Team in Massachusetts. Bluefish is known for producing top level 400 IMers; most notably, Olympic silver medalist, Elizabeth Beisel. 

Coach Chuck is easy to spot on pool deck, as seen in pictures from Rafael Domeyko in this episode's artwork. When a Bluefish swimmer is in the water, donning his Crocs, he walks up and down pool deck cheering them on. As you can probably tell, Coach Chuck is fun to be around. 

In this episode Chuck and Brett think differently about training volume, the characteristics of a great 400 IMer, and the fart machine that brought him and Elizabeth closer together. 

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Helen Yee is the founder of Eyes On The Game and can be found on The SchmoZone every Thursday. 

"Every week Dave ‘The Schmo’ Schmulenson and Helen Yee bring you the latest from MMA and combat sports from the world’s fight capital, Las Vegas. A behind the scenes look at covering sports through hustle and heart."  

How did you create your own sports show?  

Take us back to growing up in Southern California swimming competitively.   Having parents that put too much pressure on her as a young age grouper.  

Growing up swimming with Cody Miller, Cindy Tran, Coach Laurel Hill, and more.  

Making a comeback! Goal is to make Olympic Trials in 2024 in the 50 Free.  

You're surrounded by incredible athletes all the time. What are some of the lessons that you've learned from being around them?

And much more!  

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João de Lucca has hung up his swim suit for his family and future in coaching. But before he did that, he won back-to-back NCAA titles in the Men's 200 Free for the University of Louisville. He is a 3x Pan-American Champion and represented Brazil in the last two Olympiads. 

Brett and João talk about...

Recently became a father to a little girl. #girldad

"This has been the best year of my life." - João de Lucca

The only thing that kept him going was the Olympic medal and at the end of the day he wasn't willing to sacrifice what it takes.

The coaches that have mentored him. 

Winning the 200 Free at 2013 NCAA's. Dax Hill throwing up after Prelims. Clapping with his feet in celebration.

Beating Marcelo in the 100 Free. 

Going 1:46.4 to win the 200 Free at Pan-Am's. 

Swimming in a home Olympics.

How can you give back to Brazilian Swimming?

His most memorable swim sets.

And much more!

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Bob Bowman is the Head Coach of Arizona State University's Swimming & Diving Team. Coach Bowman served as Team USA's Head Olympic Swimming Coach for the 2016 Rio Games. And, as you already know, coached the greatest Olympian of all time, Michael Phelps, throughout his entire illustrious career. Now, in retirement, Michael cooks Bob dinner several nights a week while he gets to play with the kids.

Brett and Bob begin with corona virus and Coach Bowman's decision to redshirt his entire team. 

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?" - Brett Hawke

Brett and Bob go through each of his champion characteristics:

Champions have a clear plan for success in achieving their goals.

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Zane Waddell, from South Africa, is the reigning World Champion in the Men's 50 Backstroke. COVID-19 messed up his last opportunity to break 20 seconds in the 50 SCY Backstroke. Zane, still training at the University of Alabama, is now preparing for Tokyo 2021 and the 2nd season of the ISL as a member of the LA Current. 

Brett and Zane discuss...

Being recruited and coming over to swim in college.

Winning the 50 Back in Gwangju last year to become World Champion. 

You didn't come to college as a backstroker -- what happened? 

All about Backstroke technique.

Season 2 of the International Swimming League. Getting to work with Ryan Murphy.

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Jodie Henry is a 3x Olympic Champion. She won the 100 Free at the 2004 Athens Olympics and was part of both of Australia's winning relays (4x100 Free and Medley). She was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame in 2015.

She learned how to swim at a young age and just progressed from there. It got serious at Chandler Swimming Club. Eventually moved to be coached with Shannon Rollason and his brother, Nathan.

In 2000, at just 16 years old, missed making the Sydney Olympic team by just .02. Instead, got to enjoy a home Olympics, learn and watch.

Jodie suggests so much of her swimming memories are all melted together. 

Being a very anxious person and being able to shut it down behind the blocks. Shannon gave her a specific plan to wave and smile.

2003 World Championships in Barcelona.

Breaking the 100 Free World Record in Semi Finals at the 2004 Athens Olympics . She went 53.52. Shannon calms her down, gets her mind right to prepare to go out and race and win. She really pulled away from the field over the last 25 meters.

Training back end speed. 

Jodie Henry's Favorite Swim Set: 

4x

She did this set all the time by herself!

The Relays.

Her relationship with Alice Mills (now Tait) and Libby Lenton (now Trickett). At one point in time the 3 fastest girls in the world in the 100 Free were all in Brisbane.

Training like a sprinter.

Jodie has 3 children. They all swim. Her husband won a couple AFL Championships. 

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Fred Bousquet was the first man to break 19 in the 50 SCY Free as well as the first man to break 21 in the 50 LCM Free. He was, without a doubt, one of the greatest relay swimmers in the history of the sport. While the individual Olympic medal fell just outside his grasp, he was the epitome of a team player. He swam for his team and for his country, not for himself. 

Brett and Fred begin the conversation with breaking the 19 second barrier in the 50 Free at NCAA's. 

Fred swam 3rd on the 4x100 Free Relay at the Beijing Olympics, giving Alain Bernard .8 tenths of a second lead over Jason Lezak and Team USA. We did a mash up of Lezak (Episode #087) and Fred about the greatest relay of all time. You can watch it here. 

Brett and Fred have a long, personal history of working together. They talk about the good times and the bad. Brett is open and vulnerable to criticism.

They discuss the 20.94 performance at French Championships.

Brett describes Fred as having the most beautiful freestyle there ever was. Nobody created power and and speed quite like him. 

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Jason Lezak got kicked off the UCSB swim team in the middle of his Junior year. A decade later he split 46.0 on the back of Team USA's 4x100 Free Relay at the 2008 Beijing Olympics to reel in France's Alain Bernard.  It is the Olympic performance of all Olympic performances. The swim of all swims. His last name literally become a verb.  Jason is now the GM of the Cali Condors.

Brett and Jason talk about...

How were you so consistent both domestically and internationally for such a long period of time?

Why did you go to UC Santa Barbara? Didn't make NCAA's as a Sophomore, got kicked off the team, and then made Finals as a Junior. Big progression in a short time. Starting doing all the little things right. Sleeping. Eating.

SYDNEY

Getting beat by the Australians in 2000 in the 4x100 Free Relay and receiving a Silver medal. What regrets do you have on that relay? Def over swam the first 25. 

ATHENS

What was Athens like for you?

"I was looking at that relay for 4 years and all I wanted to do was like I said get on that podium and hear the National Anthem and this time we got the Bronze medal to start the Olympics..." - Jason Lezak

Taking it too easy in Prelims and getting 21st in the 100 Free. Swam in the Finals of the 50 Free with Brett. He was in Lane 3, Roland Schoeman was in Lane 4 as top seed, and Brett was in Lane 5.

Finishing Athens strong with a Gold medal 4x100 Medley Relay.

Gary walking out in the silk robe. What's your recollection from that race? 

You had some tension with Gary Hall Jr. didn't you? Tell me about that. Team USA's 4x100 Free Relay from 1999-2004 just couldn't come together.

BEIJING

Broke the AR at OT's in the 100 Free. Had anchored the relays for years, was very prepared. 

Brett was coaching Fred Bousquet at the time. Gives his perspective. 

Jason thought he false started. Did you get in the zone? Were you on auto pilot?

"People were telling me to retire after every Olympics." - Jason Lezak

Coaching himself starting in 2006. He swam until he was 36.

Being the GM of the Cali Condors. Australians have pulled out. What's up? Is the ISL sustainable? 

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