Inside with Brett Hawke

By Brett HawkeSports Swimming

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Inside with Brett Hawke episodes

May 07, 2020 #036 Simon Upton
On today's episode, Brett speaks with swimmer/photographer/surfer, Simon Upton.
How'd you become a photographer of super models?
Receiving a scholarship form the Australian Institute of Sport at age 16 for swimming.
Training with David Orbell.
Bill Sweetenham, the masochist of swim coaches.
17 year old son Tyson is headed to the University of Florida.
Roomed with Duncan Armstrong, the man who slayed Matt Biondi and Michael Gross in the 200 Free in 1988.
Laurie Lawrence: madness, obsession, passion.
AIS Death Camp: 10,000 Fly for time anyone?
1992 Olympic Trials, a shoo in for the Olympic Team, got sick and swam 5 seconds slower than his best time.
Failed to make the team. Resented swimming for many, many years after that meet. AIS never called.
Moved to Amsterdam and dove head first in taking pictures.
And much, much more!

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Find | Brett Hawke
On Instagram @hawkebr
On Twitter @insidewithbh
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Find | Simon Upton
Debbie Walters Production
SimonUpton.net
On Instagram: @SimonUptonPics
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1 hr 23 min
May 04, 2020 #035 Darian Townsend
Remember that time when Darian and 3 of his South African compatriots captured Olympic gold in the 4x100 Free Relay in Athens, Greece circa 2004?
Coaching for YMCA Westside Silver Fins in Phoenix, Arizona. Due to COVID-19, they are still open for emergency childcare for healthcare workers and essential working families.
Mike Lewis, famous swim photographer, told Brett he had to call Darian.
Both of Darian's parents were competitive swimmers for Zimbabwe. Both still swim, mainly open water, and Darian's Mom teaches swim lessons, she owns her own swim school.
Sister swam at TCU in Forth Worth, Texas.
Sports in South Africa. Apartheid and Equal Rights.
He swam for Seals Swimming Club pretty much his entire age group career. He began training under Graham Hill leading up to 2004 Trials. Also learned a lot from Fred Vergnoux.
How'd you end up on that 4x100 Free Relay in Athens? Darian walks through the the race starting with outstanding Roland Schoeman's lead off swim. After that, "just do your job".
Swimmers that influenced him: Penny Heyns. Terence Parkin.
Meeting Bert Le Clos for the first time:
"Hey my boy's going to win Olympic gold one day." - Bert Le Clos
Retiring. Becoming an American citizen. And much, much more.
Connect:
Find | Brett Hawke
On Instagram @hawkebr
On Twitter @insidewithbh
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Find | Darian Townsend
On Instagram: @CoachDarianTownsend

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51 min
April 30, 2020 #034 Geoff Huegill
How'd you get that nickname, Skip?
How did Geoff get from Macai to Brisbane living and swimming with Coach Ken Wood?
Why is Queensland such a breeding ground for swimming talent?
Enjoying "the racing part" of swimming. And, being around your mates.
On the 2nd 50 of the 100 Fly, Geoff would always repeat two words over and over again: "Long & Strong".
Being a kid looking towards the 2000 Olympics (because they were in Sydney).
Don Talbot's pep talks. His, "you can beat the Americans" mentality.
Thropey pushing 1:50 200 Free at the end of 7x200's test set.
Losing a parent at a young age molded his outlook on life.
Pan Pacs 1997. Commonwealth Games 1998.
The Pre 9/11 Era.
How Lisa Curry-Kenny and Kieren Perkins changed everything.
Michael Klim said you were his biggest rival. How'd you stay friends yet fierce competitors?
Lars Frolander from Sweden was a great competitor.
"There's more to life than just swimming."
2000 Olympics 100 Fly:
1st Place, Lars Frolander
2nd Place, Michael Klim
3rd Place, Geoff Huegill
"By Day 6, it had become Groundhog Day." Geoff walks you through his 2000 Olympic experience focusing on the 100 Fly.
Why is Olympic pressure so much bigger than any normal pressure? It's the tip of the mountain, a century of history...home Olympics once in a life time opportunity.
51.6 in 2010 ranked #2 in the world. The journey to get to this point, 10 years after Sydney, was totally different. Especially, on the mental side.
Would you have done anything different?
The quad leading up to Athens in 2004, there's a lot of things. Don Talbot getting removed as Swimming Australia's Head Coach.
Don Talbot's culture. Don Talbot the Typewriter. Brett shares the story of Don leaving him off the Olympic team.
Once you get to the highest level of swimming, you should take the opportunity to go learn from like minded athletes and coaches.
Making a comeback in 2008 with Grant Stoelwinder as his coach.
What are some of the things that you learned from your coaches?
Struggling with his weight and being an emotional eater and drinker.
The corona virus. Being stuck in Singapore and not being able to see his kids in Australia.
Being an entrepreneur.
What are some things you can tell today's future top level swimmers? EVERYONE HAS A PHONE!!
They go in depth about the Sydney 2000 experience. The long wait before they swam. The bus rides.
And much, much more.
Connect:
Find | Brett Hawke
On Instagram @hawkebr
On Twitter @insidewithbh
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Find | Geoff Huegill
On Instagram: @geoffhuegill

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1 hr 44 min
April 27, 2020 #033 Michael Klim
Today Brett interviews 2020 International Swimming Hall of Fame Inductee, Michael Klim.
They discuss how a chubby kid from Poland got to Australia.
How he was "tapped on the shoulder" by Gennadi Touretski and became training partners with Alexander Popov.
Being ranked #1 in the 200 Freestyle going into the 1996 Olympics and failing to make the Finals.
Peeing his pants on the blocks in Prelims of the 200 Free.
Doing 150 "starts" in 1 calendar year trying to break 50 seconds every time. Deliberate practice.
The story behind Klim becoming a pioneer by swimming freestyle with straight arms -- through trying things in training. In this case, through different sprint drills.
Sprint Drills: Dolphin Kick Freestyle. Dolphin Kick Freestyle with Head Up. Straight Arm Freestyle. Straight Arm Freestyle with Head Up.
How they trained by progressing through the day...Morning would be aerobic. Middle of the day would be your threshold set. And your 3rd practice at 7PM is all explosive sprints and power. They put in 90K/100K weeks.
One of Klim's Greatest Rivals: Geoff Huegill
Leading up to the 2000 Sydney Games, they had a training camp that was open to the public that saw a couple thousand people walk in and observe practice every day.
Brett explains leaving college swimming at Auburn early to focus on the 2000 Sydney Games, a once in a lifetime opportunity.
Beating the undefeated Americans in the 4x100 Freestyle Relay in 2000. They go very in deep about this. Ian Thorpe ripped 2 or 3 suits and thus wasn't in the ready room. Klim led off that relay with a World Record time of 48.18.
And much, much more!
Connect:
Find | Brett Hawke
On Instagram @hawkebr
On Twitter @insidewithbh
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Find | Michael Klim
Milk & Co
TLA Worldwide
On Instagram: @michaelklim1

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1 hr 36 min
April 23, 2020 #032 Off the Blocks with Brett Hawke
Brett speaks to Robby Cox on his podcast, Off the Blocks.
Australia’s Number One Swimming Podcast Off The Blocks brings you the latest interviews from Australian swimming’s biggest legends, superstars of today and rising stars of the future.
Connect:
Find | Brett Hawke
On Instagram @hawkebr
On Twitter @insidewithbh
On Facebook @insidewithbh

Find | Off the Blocks Podcast
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1 hr 25 min
April 21, 2020 #031 Anton McKee
Today, Brett speaks with a real Icelandic Viking, Anton McKee.
How did Anton get from Iceland to the University of Alabama? What is Iceland like? How's the food?
Have you ever heard of Orn Arnason? Iceland's greatest swimmer.
How do you go from being a distance swimmer (3:54/8:08 LCM) to becoming the Nordic Record Holder in the sprint breaststroke events (27.4/1:00.3 LCM)?
They also discuss...
*overcoming a major injury (broken collarbone)
*learning English
*his future in Information Technology
*having a job and being a pro swimmer
*training with Sergio Lopez, "the breaststroke whisperer", for Tokyo 2020/2021
Anton is now a member of the International Swimming League's Toronto Titans where his versatility should be a great strength for him.

Find | Brett Hawke
On Instagram @hawkebr
on Twitter @insidewithbh
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Find | Anton McKee
On Instagram: @antonmckee
On LinkedIn: @asmckee

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58 min
April 15, 2020#030 Arilson Silva
Brazilian coach Arilson Silva has worked with some of the world’s best swimmers including two time Olympian Bruno Fratus. Today, in Hungary, he is hard at work preparing Andriy Govorov for Tokyo 2020/2021.
As Arilson gets into conversation with Brett today, he opens up about his philosophies as a coach. He shares what Cesar Cielo’s gold medal meant to Brazil and the progress the country has made in the face of setbacks. He also provides generous insights into his approach to training, supplementation and nutrition.
As former partners, find out how Brett and Arilson found common ground and mutual respect despite being from different sides of the globe. They share why at the end of the day, as coaches to high level swimmers, they’re both on the same team in helping to move the sport forward.
“The body will be ready but it's not the body that's going to make that performance, it's the mindset.”
-Arilson Silva [53:27]
Key Takeaways:
Arilson Silva’s approach to coaching.

How Brazilian swimming has evolved.

What the path to Tokyo 2020 looks like for him and his swimmers.
Episode Timeline:
[00:02] Intro

[01:02] Arilson Silva on training Andriy Govorov

[02:11] Working together for the Brazilian team for the 2008 Olympics

[02:51] Being welcoming to a foreign coach

[05:52] What Cesar Cielo's Olympic win meant to Brazil

[08:13] How it shifted the mindset of

[11:09] Working together and working for Brazil

[13:57] The impact of the corruption on Brazilian swimming

[16:18] Cause of the culture of corruption in the Brazilian Federation

[19:24] What coaches in Brazil do best

[20:30] Preparing Govorov for Tokyo- 50 free and 100 fly

[21:54] Coaching swimmers to swim a faster 50 free

[24:14] Vo2 max training and threshold intensity training

[26:23] Workout schedules

[32:52] Increasing swimmer's awareness

[33:54] Recording progress and growth

[35:51] Arilson Silva's approach to recovery

[37:53] Thoughts on canceling workouts

[39:20] Supplements and working with nutritionists

[44:32] Chances of breaking the world records

[45:23] Who he thinks has a chance to break the world record

[46:44] How tension affects performance

[48:55] Brett's experience with tension at the Olympics

[51:04] Preparing for the tension

[54:59] Outro

Find | Brett Hawke
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on Twitter @insidewithbh
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Find | Arilson Silva
On Instagram: @arilsonsilvaswimcoach
On Facebook: @ArilsonSilvaCoach

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56 min
April 10, 2020 #029 Roland Schoeman
Brett has been pushing Roland Schoeman, South African Olympic Champion, to come on the show to specifically speak to him about the last 9 months.
Roland gives a candid look inside his life since the return of his positive drug sample, and the quest to clear his name.
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Find | Roland Schoeman
On Instagram @roland_schoeman
On Twitter @rolandschoeman

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40 min
April 06, 2020 #028 David Marsh
On today's episode, Brett interviews his coach, mentor and friend, David Marsh.
Coach Marsh talks about...
*the impact that Richard Quick had on him
*telling Bill Pilczuk he could only swim for Auburn if he lost the earrings
*how they built a winning culture at AU (7 Men's titles, 5 Women's titles) by getting the cheerleaders and fraternities to come cheer at swim meets *how he's not exactly the easiest person to work for
And a lot, lot more.
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Find | Brett Hawke
On Instagram @hawkebr
on Twitter @insidewithbh
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Find | David Marsh, Team Elite
On Instagram @swimcoachmarsh
On Twitter @swimcoachmarsh
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Inside with Brett Hawke is presented by Fitter & Faster. Host a swim camp. More than 1,000 swim clinic sessions in 46 States plus Canada & the Bahamas in 2019.
Inside with Brett Hawke is produced and promoted by Swimnerd. Connect your phone to your pace clock with the Swimnerd Pace Clock. Digital, affordable, and Bluetooth programmable from your smartphone.
1 hr 13 min
April 01, 2020 #027 Dave Durden
Dave Durden, Head Coach of the University of California's Men's Swimming Team and Head Coach for the 2020 US Olympic Men's Swimming Team, is today's guest.
They talk about not being on social media, changing up practice every single day, and the plan for the next 479 days.
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Connect:
Find | Brett Hawke
On Instagram @hawkebr
on Twitter @insidewithbh
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Find | Dave Durden
On Instagram @calmenswim
On Twitter @calmenswim

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Inside with Brett Hawke is presented by Fitter & Faster. Host a swim camp. More than 1,000 swim clinic sessions in 46 States plus Canada & the Bahamas in 2019.
Inside with Brett Hawke is produced and promoted by Swimnerd. Connect your phone to your pace clock with the Swimnerd Pace Clock. Digital, affordable, and Bluetooth programmable from your smartphone.
47 min