In this episode of Life in Lane 4, I sit down with Cal Brown, a physical trainer who specializes in swimming. Cal explains how he began working in physical training and what led him to focus on swimmers. He also discusses his podcast and how he uses it to educate athletes. Throughout the conversation, Cal shares clear, practical advice on how swimmers at different age levels should approach strength training, movement, and long-term development. This episode offers valuable insight for swimmers who want to train with purpose and build a strong foundation.

In this episode of Life in Lane 4, host Anton Beregovoi sits down with Brian Bishop, the former head coach of The College of New Jersey. Coach Bishop shares how he built TCNJ into a national powerhouse, the culture and standards that drove that, and how he ensured his athletes succeeded academically as well as athletically. He also tells us about his transition from college coaching to high school coaching today, and what continues to motivate him as a coach and mentor. It’s a conversation about leadership, culture, and the long game of developing both swimmers and people.

In this episode of Life in Lane 4, host Anton Beregovoi talks with Trevor Green, a University of Minnesota commit, about navigating the recruiting process and what it really takes to stay balanced as a multi-sport student-athlete. Trevor shares how his mindset and preparation going into his midseason meet differed from how he felt coming out of it, and what he learned from that experience. He also breaks down how he manages multiple sports alongside academics, offering insight into the discipline, organization, and perspective that have helped him succeed both in and out of the pool.

In this episode of Life in Lane 4, host Anton Beregovoi sits down with Colby Whitney, a freshman swimmer at Bowdoin College. Colby talks about his experience joining the team as a walk-on, what his midseason meet taught him about competing at the college level, and how he’s adapting to new expectations both in and out of the pool. He also shares how he studies with friends versus on his own, and how he’s learned to balance accountability, focus, and independence as a first-year college athlete.

In this episode of Life in Lane 4, host Anton Beregovoi talks with Brayden Morford, a junior at Carnegie Mellon University, about how he balances academics with the demands of college swimming. Brayden explains how he keeps up with schoolwork during major meets, how he manages nerves when the pressure is high, and why effective recovery actually starts before practice even begins. He shares the habits, routines, and mindset shifts that help him perform in the pool and in the classroom — offering practical advice for any student-athlete aiming to excel in both.

In this episode of Life in Lane 4, host Anton Beregovoi talks with Ethan Guo, a freshman swimmer at Yale University. Ethan breaks down how he studies effectively at an Ivy League school, the systems he uses to stay on top of his workload, and what he’s learned about balancing academics with high-level training. He also shares how he approaches recovery after tough practices and meets — and the specific things he does now in college that he never did back in high school. It’s a conversation full of smart tips, honest reflection, and lessons any student-athlete can use.

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In this episode of Life in Lane 4, host Anton Beregovoi sits down with Jack Grimley to talk about what it’s really like to switch both schools and swim teams—from Germantown Academy to The Haverford School. Jack shares how he managed the transition, why maintaining relationships with college coaches has been so important, and how he’s approached the recruiting process with consistency and focus. He also opens up about his decision to commit to the University of Alabama and what excites him most about joining the Crimson Tide.

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In this episode, I sit down with Teddy Blake, a Penn State swimmer entering his junior year, to talk about growth both in and out of the pool. Teddy opens up about his goals for the season, how he’s adjusting to a new coaching staff, and what it takes to stay motivated when everything around you is changing.

He also shares his academic approach — from tackling challenging coursework to mastering practice tests as his secret study weapon — revealing the mindset that keeps him sharp in the classroom and in competition.

Whether you’re an athlete balancing training and academics or someone striving for consistency and focus, this episode offers a grounded look at what it means to evolve, adapt, and keep pushing forward.

In this episode of Life in Lane 4, I sit down with Josh Bey, a freshman at Indiana University. We talk about his approach to warm-ups and warm-downs and why these routines are so important to his performance. Josh also shares why he chose Indiana, how he’s adjusting to college life, and the ways he balances the demands of swimming with academics. It’s a great conversation for anyone curious about the student-athlete transition to the college level.

In this episode, I talk with Alex Nicolai, a freshman at Ursinus College. Alex shares why he chose to take a gap year and how it shaped his perspective heading into college swimming. We also dive into the importance of building a strong team culture, and Alex opens up about strategies for pushing through plateaus both in the pool and beyond.