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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
NCAA
2024 Paris Olympics
Olympics
World Aquatic Development Conference
Athlete Development
Training Techniques
Mental Performance Coaching

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

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes101Founded9 years ago
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Latest Episodes

Glenn Mills, the owner and founder of Goswim, 1980 Olympian and all around man about the sport, joins to talk about what he sees in the swimming world.

An old friend of the podcast, Kyle Johnson, returns to share his wisdom. Kyle also has a podcast, which you can follow for me to be on soon.

James Marshall of GAIN and Excelsior Athletic Club joins to talk how he came to coach three sports, knowledge sharing and the athletic insights of Nassim Taleb. Check out his website: excelsiorgroup.co.uk/Link to James’ substack newsletter.

First podcast of the book club, featuring USA Swimming’s Corey Manley. We discuss previous guest Kristoffer Henriksen’s book All You Need to Know About Talent Development. The book was co-authored with Carsten Hvid Larsen and Louise Kamuk Storm.

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Recent Guests

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
James Marshall
Coaching Network Coordinator for Gain Swim; Director and Head Coach of Excelsior Athletic Development Club
Gain Swim; Excelsior Athletic Development Club
Episode: Debrief: James Marshall
Corey Manley
Performance Scientist at USA Swimming
USA Swimming
Episode: Book Club: All You Need to Know About Talent Development w/Corey Manley
Pete Casares
Head coach at Bates College, NCAA Division III swimming program
Bates College
Episode: Debrief: Peter Casares
Rachel Stratton-Mills
Head Coach of Swimming and Diving at Northwestern University
Northwestern University
Episode: Debrief: Rachel Stratton-Mills
Dr. Randall Wilber
Senior sport physiologist at the US Olympic and Paralympic Training Center
United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee
Episode: Debrief: Dr. Randy Wilber
Kristoffer Henriksen
Professor at the Institute for Sports and Biomechanics, Southern Denmark University; sports psychology consultant
Episode: Debrief: Kristoffer Henriksen
Jordan Cordry
Head coach of Swimming and Diving at UCLA
UCLA
Episode: Debrief: Jordan Cordry

Host

Chris DeSantis
Host of The Swim Brief

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 54 ratings
  • Stories and Insight

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Megan Devito
    United States2 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 States5 years ago

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Some listeners want more frequent episodes.
A candid take compared to other swim shows, with nuanced views on tough subjects.
Topical governance discussions make it a must-listen for program leaders.

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#250
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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.
Debrief: Rachel Stratton-Mills
Q: How has your approach to vulnerability evolved since becoming a head coach, and how does it impact your relationship with your athletes?
I now lead with authenticity, showing care for athletes as people first and using data and a transparent plan to guide training, which helps athletes feel safe to be themselves and push toward greatness.
Debrief: Rachel Stratton-Mills
Q: What drew you to Northwestern and what do you see as the core fit of the university with your coaching philosophy?
A strong alignment around education, curiosity, and a collaborative culture where everyone matters, plus access to top-tier resources and a system that supports both athletic and academic excellence.

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This show centers on insightful conversations around competitive swimming, coaching, athlete development, and the culture of the sport. Recurrent topics include coaching philosophy, leadership and mentorship, gender dynamics in programs, governance and policy changes affecting NCAA and national organizations, and the mental side of performance for athletes, coaches, and parents. The discussions often feature high-level coaches, Olympians, and sport-psychology perspectives, offering practical takeaways for program directors, coaches, and sport parents. A few episodes stand out for their behind-the-scenes storytelling, emphasis on relationships and empathy in coaching, and a willingness to critique governance constructs in a constructive way.... more

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1. Glenn Mills
2. Kyle Johnson
3. James Marshall
4. Corey Manley
5. Pete Casares
6. Rachel Stratton-Mills
7. Dr. Randall Wilber
8. Kristoffer Henriksen

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