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The Swim Brief

Chris DeSantis
Swimming
Coaching
USA Swimming
Positive Psychology
College Swimming
Mental Health
Youth Sports
Sports Psychology
Ego
Denmark
College Athletics
Nutrition Coaching
Olympic Games
Athlete Development
NCAA
2024 Paris Olympics
Olympics
World Aquatic Development Conference
Training Techniques
Mental Performance Coaching

A swimming podcast featuring natural conversations about the sport. Chris DeSantis brings the poolside conversation to the podcast form.

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Recent Guests

David Marsh
Four-time United States Olympic swim coach
Marsh Swim Academy / Team Elite / USA Swimming consultant
Episode: Debrief: David Marsh
Tracy Menzel
Head coach of swimming and diving at DePauw University
DePauw University
Episode: Debrief: Tracy Menzel
Dave Durden
Head coach, University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley
Episode: Debrief: Dave Durden
Megan Devito
Performance Mindset coach and high school swim coach
Episode: Debrief: Megan Devito
Kevin Ring
CEO of USA Swimming
USA Swimming
Episode: Debrief: Kevin Ring, USA Swimming CEO
Cara Stawicki
Former US National Team rower and performance/leadership coach
Be Brave High Performance
Episode: Debrief: Cara Stawicki
Chris DeSantis
Swim coach, educator, host of The Swim Brief Podcast
The Swim Brief
Episode: Crossover Pod: IDGI and the Swim Brief
Glenn Mills
Key figure in American swimming and founder of Goswim
Goswim
Episode: Debrief: Glenn Mills
Kyle Johnson
Former national team coach, educator, and performance consultant
Various coaching roles in Seattle area
Episode: Debrief: Kyle Johnson Returns

Hosts

Chris DeSantis
Host of The Swim Brief podcast focused on coaching, athlete development, and sport culture.
Nate McKay
Co-host of I Don't Get It Podcast; contributes coaching and athlete development perspectives.
Kyle Johnson
Co-host of I Don't Get It Podcast; offers coaching, education, and practitioner perspectives.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 57 ratings
  • Stories and Insight

    Love your interview style. It was casual conversation loaded with great stories and insight.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Megan Devito
    United States5 months ago
  • An alternative to SwimSwam

    Really enjoy this podcast. Grateful for the candid talk and the nuanced takes on difficult subjects.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    alexandrabcarter
    United States4 years ago
  • Doesn’t really upload

    Please upload more. I get that you are busy but that would be nice.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Admin1414
    United States6 years ago

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Audience would benefit from more guest diversity and longer-form format.
Thoughtful coaching-focused conversations with deep dives into athlete development.
Great mix of practical tips and theory across episodes.

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Apple Podcasts
#9
United States/Sports/Swimming
Apple Podcasts
#14
Canada/Sports/Swimming
Apple Podcasts
#45
United Kingdom/Sports/Swimming
Apple Podcasts
#16
Italy/Sports/Swimming
Apple Podcasts
#18
Germany/Sports/Swimming
Apple Podcasts
#18
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Talking Points

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Debrief: David Marsh
Q: humor my audience, humor the coaches listening, and tell us a little bit about what you talked about in that session and perhaps even why you think it's important to share that.
He described the National Team director session as a chance to reflect on his career and core beliefs, emphasizing the importance of leadership, the right people in key roles, and the need for knowledge sharing and sports science to elevate performance.
Debrief: Dave Durden
Q: How do you approach admitting you're wrong?
He explains it's situational, often starting from the assumption that he might be wrong, pausing to reflect, and then addressing the situation honestly with stakeholders, keeping communication concise and purposeful.
Debrief: Kyle Johnson Returns
Q: How should coach education evolve beyond basic certifications to truly empower grassroots coaches?
Education should move beyond checklists and polo shirts to ongoing mentorship, practical application, and accessible resources. It should enable coaches to mentor others, implement sustainable systems, and stay connected with real-world coaching challenges rather than just attending weekend clinics.
Special 1000 Follower Solobrief
Q: What about Breakpoint Volume in the context of ongoing volume wars?
The host explains breakpoint volume as a balance of training volume and recovery during maturation, arguing for nuanced, context-rich approaches rather than one-size-fits-all prescriptions, and acknowledges debates with conflicting viewpoints.
Debrief: Rachel Stratton-Mills
Q: What role does data play in your coaching, and how do you balance it with the human side of coaching?
Data, like the Swim Index, informs training decisions and helps reduce emotional bias, while clear communication and personal connection ensure athletes stay motivated and engaged.

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A thoughtful, coaching-centric conversation series that brings together experienced swimming professionals, researchers, and coaches to unpack coaching philosophy, athlete development, and the sport's culture. Episodes frequently explore long-term development, data-informed training, environment design, leadership, and governance within swimming, often weighing practice design against performance outcomes. Notable strengths include candid debates about federation structures, cross-discipline insights from other sports, and practical, actionable advice for coaches and clubs aiming to elevate development pipelines while maintaining high performance. The format tends to mix personal storytelling with evidence-based discussion, offering listene... more

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Recent guests on The Swim Brief include:

1. David Marsh
2. Tracy Menzel
3. Dave Durden
4. Megan Devito
5. Kevin Ring
6. Cara Stawicki
7. Chris DeSantis
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