Inside with Brett Hawke

By Brett HawkeSports Swimming

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February 17, 2020 #006 Lenny Krayzelburg
Lenny Krayzelburg has led a life filled with gratitude and grit. Becoming known as one of the best backstroke swimmers in the world did not come easily— despite his undeniable talent.
In this episode, Lenny and I get caught up on the work he’s doing with the International Swim League’s L.A Current. Hear the story of what shaped his early days as a swimmer, the challenges he and his family faced in his youth and their migration from the Soviet Union. And most importantly, hear how embodying his life’s motto: “if it’s gonna be, it’s up to me” has earned him 4 Olympic gold medals.
“I respect my competitors, I respect the history of the sport, I respect the coaches. I understood, I've seen people that worked just as hard, maybe as I have, but I was just a little more talented... I respected what they went through cause I knew what I went through. and how could you not respect people when they're pursuing their dreams and giving their best?" - Lenny Krayzelburg [43:00]
Key Takeaways:
How Lenny Krayzelburg is helping shape the future of swimming.
What his relationship with former competitor Aaron Peirsol was like.
The impact being an immigrant had on him as a person.
How he planned for life after swimming.
Episode Timeline:
00:27 Impressions on the first year of the ISL with L.A current
[01:43] Why did he decide to get involved in the ISL
[04:10] Swim right academy- Water skills for kids
[06:57] Leaving the Soviet Union as a child
[10:58] Learning from his family and their migration
[14:17] His college start and developing confidence as a swimmer
[20:41] Getting a full-ride scholarship to USC
[23:48] Focusing on the goal
[25:20] His USC timeline
[27:44] Making it to the world stage
[31:03] The experience of earning first gold medal
[37:34] Learning from mistakes
[39:42] What becoming an Olympic champion felt like
[41:36] Gratitude and respect in the game
[43:51] Summarizing his career and regrets
[47:25] His relationship with Aaron Peirsol
[49:10] Plans for life after retirement
[52:37] Moving forward with the ISL
[53:39] Outro
Key Quotes:
“I've always been a really big advocate and believer that it all starts with fundamentals and if you have those down pat, everything else will take care of itself if you're willing to work hard, persevere and believe in yourself." - Lenny Krayzelburg [05:31]
“The reason why we came here is for a better life and better opportunities and a better life and better opportunities only happen when you're willing to work hard and believe and appreciate everything you have around you." - Lenny Krayzelburg [09:24]
"I live by a motto. If it's gonna be, it's up to me. I've always applied that and I learned that through all the perseverance and challenges I've encountered. Especially in the first few years in the United States." - Lenny Krayzelburg [10:27]
“The first thing I remember is just no one will ever take this away from me." - Lenny Krayzelburg [40:52]
Connect:
Find | Brett Hawke
At fitterandfaster.com
On Instagram @hawkebr
Find | Lenny Krayzelburg
At swimrightacademy.com
On Instagram: @lennyk4g
On Twitter: @lennyk4g
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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.
55 min
February 14, 2020 #005 Matt Kredich
Matt Kredich has helped to create a culture of accountability within the University of Tennessee’s swim program and as their school heads into the Southeastern Conference Championships — their women’s team has come out as a favorite to bring home the championship.
Listen in as Matt shares his thoughts on college coaching and recruiting. He dives into what has led to the more recent success with his teams, sharing his approach to creating a team that can thrive together. Hear why American college culture is sometimes at odds with what is needed to foster exceptional athletes and how his teams are going against the grain to get results.
“If you, as a coach, are willing to get rid of some things that you're attached to or at least examine them, then you can be open to learn new things.” - Matt Kredich [18:34]
Key Takeaways:
Matt Kredich’s strategy for team building.
How he balances recruiting and coaching.
Ways his teams are pushing each other.
Why a swimmer would choose the University of Tennessee.
Episode Timeline:
[00:28] Intro
[00:54] University of Tennessee SEC Championship outlook
[01:46] Why this year is different for the women’s team
[2:57] What's behind these changes?
[04:55] How the women on the team are holding each other accountable
[08:41] Is there a culture of excuses for college students?
[13:42] What Matt looks for in swimmers
[17:31] The importance of never coasting along
[20:00] Changes and new challenges in swimming
[24:58] Potential Olympians on his team
[28:] What sets the University of Tennessee apart
[32:06] Outro
Key Quotes:
“One of the first things we as coaches tell our athletes is that we're not asking you to be normal. We're asking you to be very abnormal. At the highest levels of performance in anything, you see a degree of abnormality." - Matt Kredich [10:32]
“One of our jobs as coaches and the jobs of teammates, as leaders, is to remind people of what they're capable of and sometimes that's uncomfortable— but it should ultimately be inspiring." - Matt Kredich [13:29]
“If you, as a coach, are willing to get rid of some things that you're attached to or at least examine them, then you can be open to learn new things.” - Matt Kredich [18:34]
Connect:
Find | Brett Hawke
At fitterandfaster.com
On Instagram @hawkebr
Find | Matt Kredich
At UTsports.com
On Instagram: @mkredich
On Twitter: @mkredich
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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.

34 min
February 12, 2020 #004 Dylan Carter
Dylan Carter is preparing to become an Olympian for the second time. In the midst of preparing to compete — he set aside a few moments to sit down and talk training, life and fitness outside the pool and some of what has led him to becoming one of Trinidad and Tobago’s most accomplished swimmers. Listen in to hear about his first Olympic experience, his role as an inaugural member of the International Swimming League's L.A Current and why having the right mindset is just as important as physical training when it comes to the Olympics.
“I want to inspire a generation, like I was [inspired]. I look at swimming in the Caribbean and I think of these kids. I think these kids deserve to have someone to look up to."
- Dylan Carter [03:27]
Key Takeaways:
What keeps Dylan Carter motivated.
How he was inspired to become an athlete.
Why mindset is the most important factor when heading to the Olympics.
The effect of Mamba mentality and the power of belief.

Episode Timeline:
[00:15] Intro
[00:45] Dylan’s Journey from Trinidad to where he is today.
[02:01] How he got his start in swimming
[03:08] What drives him?
[04:14] Becoming an Olympian
[05:54] What events Dylan Carter will compete in for 2020
[06:35] How he’s preparing and getting even better
[09:05] What Dylan has learned from his coaches
[11:08] His strategy for balancing racing and training
[12:08] His experience with International Swim Team, The L.A Current
[13:42] What pro swimmers do outside of the pool
[14:41] Dylan’s week overview
[15:40] Gym and fitness outside of the water
[16:45] What Dylan is working to improve
[18:21] Family, friends and performing
[20:24] What is it going to take to make the final in 100 freestyle?
[22:36] Brett on Cesar Cielo breaking the world record
[24:29] The power of belief and claiming your victory
[25:45] Outro
Key Quotes:
“I want to inspire a generation, like I was [inspired]. I look at swimming in the Caribbean and I think of these kids. I think these kids deserve to have someone to look up to." - Dylan Carter [03:27]
"Once you get there you realize the chase is just a part of the journey. Once you're there, then what are you going to do?" - Brett Hawke [18:19]
“You got a lane, you got a chance.” -Dylan Carter[21:43]
“It's the power of belief. When you say it, you put it into action and every fiber of your body believes it... You don't hope for something to happen, you know it is going to happen and you're going to go out there and make it happen.” - Brett Hawke [25:12]

Connect:
Find | Brett Hawke
On Instagram @hawkebr

Find | Dylan Carter
On Instagram: @djacarter
On Twitter: @dylancarter11

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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 Swimnerd. Connect your phone to your pace clock with the Swimnerd Pace Clock. Digital, affordable, and Bluetooth programmable from your smartphone.
27 min
February 10, 2020#003 Annie Lazor
How did Annie Lazor go from being a good swimmer in unofficial retirement to becoming an Olympic gold hopeful in the span of 15 months?
In today’s episode, she shares what brought her back to the water and how she worked to get herself back in the physical and mental shape needed to become a Short Course World champion. Hear what she's learned from working with breaststroke champion Lilly King and her insights on the work ethic and mental outlook needed to make her comeback worthwhile.
“I didn't want to be the one that looked back in five years, ten years wondering what if?” - Annie Lazor [07:31]
Key Takeaways:
Annie Lazor’s path to becoming a world champion.

Training adjustments that had an impact on her performance.

How her environment shaped her work ethic.
Episode Timeline:
[00:24] Intro

[00:61] How Annie Lazor went from hiatus to Olympic gold hopeful

[03:07] The emotional weight of having a coaching disruption

[05:40] Never officially retiring

[06:24] Deciding to return to swimming

[07:38] Her mindset after coming back

[08:52] Timeline and process from her return to becoming a world champion

[13:11] Deciding to train with breast stroking star, Lilly King

[15:53] The training regimen that got her there

[22:30] Does Annie Lazor see herself as the best in the world?

[24:39] How the environment she grew up in shaped her mentality

[26:24] Avoiding limits and pressure

[29:14] Her relationship with Lilly King

[33:29] When her Olympic dreams started to take shape

[36:20] Outro
Key Quotes:
“I didn't want to be the one that looked back in five years, ten years wondering what if?" - Annie Lazor [07:31]

"It's given me this train of thought of, 'okay that was great, lets celebrate it for a minute and now what's next?'... How much better can I get? [23:47]
Connect:
Find | Brett Hawke
On Instagram @hawkebr
Find | Annie Lazor
On Instagram: @annielazor
On Twitter: @lazorlaze

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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.
37 min
February 07, 2020 #002 Sergio Lopez
Sergio Lopez has played a pivotal role in the training success of countless professional swimmers— many of which have gone on to compete in the Olympics including Joseph Schooling and Santo Condorelli.
Today, in conversation, he shares the motivations behind his coaching methods and how he is helping his student athletes to find themselves. He dives into the importance of teaching and talking about depression in sports and shares how his values have shaped him as a husband, father and coach. Find out what he has experienced in working with some of the world’s best swimmers and hear his amazing story of how he bounced back from a major injury to place 9th in the world.
“Success is a state of mind." - Sergio Lopez [15:35]
Key Takeaways:
Sergio Lopez’s coaching philosophy.
How he is striving to find synergy for his student athletes.
Thoughts on depression in athletes and being mindful.
Sergio’s experience overcoming mental blocks and recovering from a potentially career ending injury.
Episode Timeline:
[00:28] Intro
[01:26] How Coach Sergio Lopez plans his season
[03:21] His coaching philosophy
[06:25] Sergio’s thoughts on changes in college swimming
[11:58] Does Sergio Lopez still love coaching college swimming?
[14:22] The emotional investment that sets his coaching apart
[16:46] Thoughts on depression in swimmers
[19:23] Mental blocks and a story of childhood asthma
[20:42] How Sergio ranked 9th in the world after a major injury
[27:16] Meditation and getting to know yourself
[29:05] Thoughts on working with some of the greatest athletes in history
[31:32] What Jo Schooling, Caeleb Dressel, and Ryan Murphy all had in common
[37:12] Joseph Schooling’s mental state in the leadup to Singapore
[43:32] Outro
Key Quotes:
“Success is a state of mind." - Sergio Lopez [15:35]
"What's important is that every day I'm going to give my honest 100% and I have to accept that. I can cry for 5 minutes because I didn't reach my goal but after that, I can walk away cause I know I did everything I could. Nobody teaches that. ” - Sergio Lopez [18:49]
“I've always used meditation with the kids... because I feel that at least you can get in touch with who you are. One of the things that we have, it's like we're afraid to sit down alone and think. And really feel.” - Sergio Lopez [27:16]
“Sometimes the swimmers, the athletes that nobody knows are the ones that have changed your life even more.” - Sergio Lopez [43:09]
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Connect:
Find | Brett Hawke
At fitterandfaster.com
On Instagram @hawkebr
Find | Sergio Lopez
At Sergiolopezmiro.com
On Instagram: @sergiolopezmiro
On Twitter: @slopezmiro
Special Thanks:
Inside with Brett Hawke is presented by Fitter & Faster.
Inside with Brett Hawke is produced and promoted by Swimnerd.
45 min
February 05, 2020#001 Jack Roach
Do Olympic swimmers feel fear and doubt like the rest of us?
Jack Roach has spent over 35 years coaching swimmers of all levels including a robust lineup of world class athletes and Olympians. In today’s episode, he talks to me about life lessons, his growth as a coach and insights gained from observing and working with high performance swimmers. Listen in to find out just what it is that sets high level performers apart from the rest.
"If something you're telling yourself going into a high-pressure challenge is not true it will be exposed and it will negatively impact your performance. It is never about the doing, it's always about the being... when we prepare to adjust that's where we get found and that's what those folks can do." - Jack Roach [30:52]
Key Takeaways:
· Lessons to be learned from the tragic loss of Kobe Bryant
· How Jack Roach was able to grow as a coach through working with high performance swimmers.
· The thought processes that set Olympic level swimmers apart.
· The key to confidence as a swimmer.
· Why honesty and vulnerability are necessary for success in both swimming and coaching.
Episode Timeline:
[00:00] Intro- Jack Roach

[00:50] Coaching is like building a fence

[02:18] The motivation for this podcast

[03:03] Kobe Bryant's passing

[06:05] The biggest lesson to be learned from loss

[06:33] What is it that helps you connect with the people who admire you?

[09:21] Early career mistakes

[10:31] What would you say to your younger self?

[14:48] What separates high-level performance athletes from the rest

[21:07] How high-level performance athletes prepare

[24:45] Maintaining consistent performance under pressure

[27:09] What Micheal Phelps and Natalie Coughlin have in common

[29:01] Do fear a doubt exist in world-class athletes?

[32:23] Outro
Key Quotes:
· "I don't think you can live as crisp of a life, that we're living right now without experiencing pain because things become routined and ordinary." -Jack Roach [04:31]
· "Everyone respects honesty and vulnerability. We hear that phrase all the time that the only way to courage is through vulnerability.. you hear it but if you live it, you know it's true. -Jack Roach [09:57]
· "I do not believe that someone else can give someone confidence. I think only a person can give themselves confidence and it only comes from doing things very special.” - Jack Roach [24:26]
Connect:
Find | Brett Hawke
At fitterandfaster.com
On Instagram @hawkebr
Find | Jack Roach
At fitterandfaster.com
On Instagram: @coachjackroach

Subscribe:
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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 Swimnerd. Connect your phone to your pace clock with the Swimnerd Pace Clock. Digital, affordable, and Bluetooth programmable from your smartphone.
34 min