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Marius Kusch has been flying under the radar, silently improving his game. Today, he sits down and talks about the strategies and ways of thinking that have had a positive impact on his life and performance.
Listen in as he shares his thoughts on the New York Breakers and the ISL, college swimming and working with coach David Marsh of Team Elite. He gives insights into his new approach to rest and recovery and what he has planned for his future in swimming. Find out why he says, at the end of the day, it’s important he remembers exactly who he’s swimming for.
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Find | Marius Kusch
At mariuskusch.de
On Instagram: @mariuskusch
On Facebook: @marius.kusch.3
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Fitter & Faster.
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When a sledding accident left Dave Denniston paralyzed from the waist down, the world would have understood if he’d let anger and frustration consume him. Instead, he chose to rise above it.
As top U.S swimmer, NCAA National Champion and world record holder, Dave carved out a path of success during his career as a swimmer. Today, he sits down with Brett and talks about the journey he has taken both in and out of the pool. Hear about their time spent swimming as teammates at Auburn University and the lessons they learned that would shape their careers. Listen in as Dave shares the key to his positive outlook on life and all the ways he’s redefined it’s meaning with his experience as a Paraolympian, coach and public speaker.
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On Twitter: @davodenniston
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When Chloe Sutton Mackey's career took off at the age of 14, she made a lot of tough decisions that set her on a path to realizing her Olympic dreams. Today, as a 2-time Olympian, Chloe sits down to talk about her experiences competing in both pool and open water events, taking initiative as a young swimmer and gives insights into her mindset and work ethic.
Listen in to hear her explain the drive and passion she developed for swimming as she shares some of her childhood experiences. Find out what it’s like competing for Team USA and how she was able to retire from swimming with no regrets.
Find | Brett Hawke
At fitterandfaster.com
On Instagram @hawkebr
Find | Chloe Sutton
At chloesutton.com
On Instagram: @csutswim
On Twitter: @csutswim
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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.
Haley Anderson will be making her third Olympic appearance at Tokyo 2020 after qualifying for the first time, at the age of 20. Competing in open water, Haley offers a unique approach to competition that seems to have given her the edge and mental stamina needed for her events.
Listen in as Haley shares her experience growing up in a family of professional swimmers. She shares what makes open water swimming a particularly rewarding challenge as she talks about potential obstacles (hot water temps & bacteria) headed her way in Tokyo. Find out how she made a name for herself, navigated life as a USC swimmer and her thoughts on the ISL’s chosen events.
Find | Brett Hawke
At fitterandfaster.com
On Instagram @hawkebr
Find | Haley Anderson
At teamusa.org
On Instagram: @swimhaley
On Twitter: @swimhaley
On Facebook: @haleyandersonUSA
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For nearly a decade, Frank Busch has been USA swimming’s National Team Director. He was the head of the organization towards the end of Michel Phelps’ Olympic career and led the charge that brought home 64 medals for the United States.
Today, he’s giving back in new ways — spending the days of his retirement with family and working with non-profit organizations like Habitat for Humanity.
Listen in as he looks back on his 50 year career. He talks about his time spent as a collegiate swim coach at the University of Arizona and offers advice for young coaches. Hear what he’s learned from some of the best athletes in the world and the impression they’ve made on him as a coach and as a person.
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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.
Olympic swimmer turned coach, James Gibson packed up and flew to Turkey to serve as the head coach of a Russian club in 2016; betting it all on a vision of a world class competitive team and the future of the ISL.
Today, that club is better known as Energy Standard and they’ve recently claimed the first ever International Swimming League championship title.
Listen in as James talks about his career in coaching and his decision to coach for the ISL. He shares some of the challenges he’s faced along the way and what has made it all worth it. Learn how he balances his time and efforts in coaching for the Olympics and the ISL as he shares his experiences working with world class athletes like Sarah Sjostrom and Flo Manaudou.
“I still pinch myself a little bit that ISL has happened and gone already, season one… it happened so quickly and it just felt right.” -James Gibson [36:18]
Find | Brett Hawke
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On Instagram @hawkebr
Find | James Gibson
At eliteteamenergystandard.org
On Instagram: @_jamesgibson_
On Twitter: @jamesgibsongbr
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When Olympic medalist Caroline Burckle was awarded the NCAA Female Swimmer of the Year award in 2008, she was in the peak of her career as an athlete. Today, she shares how life after swimming gave her another chance to excel and discover herself.
In this episode Inside with Brett Hawke, Caroline dives into the obstacles she overcame while pursuing her Olympic dreams. She highlights the importance of personal well being and why mental health is fundamental to the success of any athlete. Listen in to hear how she's helping young athletes manage their own well being and all the ways she's been able to move decisively towards living her best life.
"At the end of the day, it's your decision. No one's going to do it for you and you have to get super curious with yourself and rely on people for support but knowing that you're responsible for changing your state in the best way that works for you." -Caroline Burckle [12:40]
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“I finally said stop the running. What is going on? You don't need to judge yourself. You don't need to analyze yourself. There's nothing wrong with you.” -Caroline Burckle [12:03]
“I think the true champion, humans that are always striving for better is a very positive quality to have. It's being happy with yourself. Being proud of yourself with the benchmarks you've achieved and knowing that's not the end all be all and that you can apply that your life now. - Caroline Burckle [15:55]
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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.
When Brent Hayden left the water for retirement 7 years ago, he was a talented swimmer who had found his career plagued by a series of physical and mental setbacks. Today— in what is possibly the best shape of his life— he’s preparing to qualify for the Olympics and ready to pick up where he left off.
In this episode, catch Brent share the story of his departure and the inspiration for his return. What has been the key to finding success after a 7 year hiatus. He provides training insights, advice for young swimmers and shares who he’s looking forward to facing in the water this year.
“The challenges that I was just going to have to overcome was just going to make whatever happens more valuable.”
-Brent Hayden [13:53]
Find | Brett Hawke
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On Instagram @hawkebr
Find | Brent Hayden
At Brenthayden.com
On Instagram: @thebrenthayden
On Twitter: @thebrenthayden
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IWBH 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.
IWBH is produced and promoted by Swimnerd. Connect your phone to your pace clock with the Swimnerd Pace Clocks.
Beryl Gastaldello’s career is taking off. At the age of 25, after taking time off to focus on her physical and mental health and on the tail end of graduating from Texas A&M, she's become a force to be reckoned with. In this episode of Inside with Brett Hawke, Beryl shares some of what she's doing to prepare for French trials, heading into the Olympics. Listen in to hear the work she's put in to develop her confidence as a and trust herself as a swimmer. Find out why she decided to train with the men’s team at Texas A&M and her plans for the future with the ISL’s L.A Current. "Everything I went through made me way tougher than I was, which is dangerous for other people, I guess." - Beryl Gastaldello [04:22] Key Takeaways: Beryl Gastaldello’s unique approach to training. What’s behind her more recent success. How she is coming into her own as a third-generation Olympian. What she is doing to gain confidence in her swimming. Episode Timeline: [00:14] Intro [00:46] Events she’s focusing on qualifying for [01:04] Qualifying in French trials [02:52] Training for morning swims [03:47] What helped her burst onto the scene at age 25 [04:45] Finding her identity as a third-generation Olympian [05:57] Her strength training [06:52] Why she decided to come to the U.S [07:40] The reason she chose Texas A&M [08:20] What she was pleasantly surprised by [09:17] Her experience and future with the ISL and the L.A Current [11:59] Making changes for her mental health [13:12] The difference in training with the men and women at A&M [15:49] Mental breakthroughs she's had this season [17:29] Plans and goals before and after trials [19:28] Seeing herself as an Olympic medalist [20:17] Where does doubt come from? [22:53] How did she qualify for the 100 free in the last Olympics [23:58] Planning and preparing for the day of a race [25:42] Brett's experience working with Beryl [29:23] What she does to work on her underwaters [31:01] What she's thinking about in practice and what she does well [33:61] Her thoughts on Jason Calanog as a coach [37:01] How she feels about the recognition she’s receiving [38:54] Sponsorships [39:23] Outro Key Quotes: “Everything I went through made me way tougher than I was which is dangerous for other people I guess.” - Beryl Gastaldello [04:22] “I want to see this as a step because I'm looking forward to the Olympics and I don't want to just make it. I wanna go there and do great things.” - Beryl Gastaldello [19:04] “It's a little weird because if I get a little confidence then I'm very dangerous and I realize that I just need to build on that. That's what the ISL really helped me with. I realized if I was just a little more confident, everything was different.” - Beryl Gastaldello [19:42] “If you're happy, you swim fast." - Beryl Gastaldello [24:46] Connect: Find | Brett Hawke At fitterandfaster.com On Instagram @hawkebr Find | Beryl Gastaldello On Instagram: @gastaswim On Twitter: @beryl_gasta Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Google Spotify YouTube Special Thanks: 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.
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