In this episode of Life in Lane 4, I sit down with Oskar Bauriedel, an incoming freshman at Amherst College, to talk about how he's preparing for the transition to college swimming. Oskar shares the habits and routines he's built to set himself up for success from day one, and why he believes preparation starts long before you arrive on campus.

We also talk about his experience switching swim teams, how he adjusted to a new environment, and what helped him continue improving through the change. Finally, Oskar explains how he approaches meets when he hasn't been able to practice as much as he'd like, and the mindset that allows him to race with confidence regardless of the circumstances.