Australian Dolphin Tommy Fraser Holmes took some enforced time off in 2017. He talks to Lach about how he got back into the water and training. In this wide ranging interview they discuss tactics for managing physical and mental issues, motivation swings, support networks and more.

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We continue our discussion about self marshalling by welcoming 2 representatives from New Zealand.

Lach chats to Technical Official Greg Forsyth, from Wellington, and Swimmer William Campbell, from Wharenui Swim Club in Christchurch. He learns how it is implemented in NZ, and issues surrounding the system.

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Self marshalling has long been seen as something that happens overseas. We decided to find out more about it to understand whether it might be an opportunity for swimming in Australia. Lach was delighted to interview Jay Thomas of USA Swimming to learn how it works there. Mark Heathcote of Swimming NSW, joined the conversation.

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To celebrate our 50th episode we follow Kylie Minogue’s lead and ‘step back in time’ to relive some of our best moments from the past 49 episodes.

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Coach Robby Cox launched the ‘Off the Blocks’ podcast several years ago featuring exciting and informative conversations with swimmers. Lach and Robby caught up to compare notes.

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The Australian Swimming Coaches & Teachers Association (ASCTA) with Swim Australia are the peak body for swimming Coaches, Teachers and Swim Schools in Australia. We talk to CEO Brendon Ward about the organisation and his own history in the water.

For further information go to http://ascta.com

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With the light shining at the end of the tunnel swimmers are daring to look forward to returning to the water. Leigh Russell, CEO of Swimming Australia, joins us to discuss:

Join the discussion within our community at http://community.swim.rocks

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Coaches, parents and swimmers are assisted on their journey through competitive swimming by Gold Class Swimming. Created by Leigh Nugent, Rohan Taylor and Gary Barclay, Lach caught up with Rohan to learn more.

Gold Class Swimming Website.

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Ben and Lach announce the launch of the new Swim.Rocks digital community for swimming people who stay dry.

Join free of charge here:

http://community.swim.rocks

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