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Fitter and Faster Coaches Corner

Fitter and Faster Coaches Corner

by Mike Murray

Self-Improvement Swimming

Season 1

Coaches Corner with Chuck Warner

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Coaches Corner with Dr. Josh White

The Fitter & Faster Director of High Performance, Dr. Josh White joins Mike Murray on this week’s edition of Coaches Corner to discuss our newest offering: College Prep Camps! This camp was specifically designed for parents and swimmers in 8th through 12th grades! Are you ready to support your child’s journey to swim at the collegiate level? Fitter & Faster is excited to announce our exclusive College Preparation Swim Camps, available across the United States in 2024! Why Attend? Our 2-day camps are expertly crafted to provide both athletes and their parents with vital knowledge and skills. Each camp features: Dynamic In-Water Training: Enhance techniques and performance. Insightful Classroom Sessions: Gain valuable insights into the collegiate swimming process, including financial aid, recruiting, admissions, and more. Comprehensive Preparation: Ensure a well-rounded experience for both swimmers and parents. Parents, Your Involvement Matters! This is your opportunity to actively support your child’s aspirations and be an integral part of their journey toward collegiate swimming. Your presence and participation can make a significant difference. Take the First Step Toward Success! Join us at one of our College Preparation Swim Camps and set your child to achieve their collegiate dreams. Don’t miss this unique opportunity! You can always discover the perfect camp for your swimmer by clicking this link: www.fitterandfaster.com

Coaches Corner with Kyle Sockwell

From his early days as a promising age group and senior swimmer for Texas GOLD to his collegiate career at Arizona State University, Kyle Sockwell’s journey is a testament to his dedication and passion for swimming. However, these are just the beginning of his story, as he has now become the most prominent figure in the social media world of swimming. Over the past two years, Kyle has emerged as the leader in the swimming social media world. With over 75,000 followers on Instagram and hundreds of thousands more on “X,” Kyle is the voice of the swimming community. Whether promoting the sport in various ways or creating trends that resonate with modern athletes, Kyle has been instrumental in developing content that swimmers, coaches, parents, and everyone involved can celebrate, engage with, and enjoy. The latest trend-setting content has been his world record attempts in jeans, which teams all over the US have participated in, or racing ASU Coach Herbie Behm in a head-to-head challenge; Kyle is changing how our stakeholders interact with the sport.

Coaches Corner with Brent Rutemiller

Coaches Corner with Jason Walter

Coaches Corner with Gary Taylor

Coaches Corner with Herbie Behm

Perhaps one of the most innovative minds in the swimming world, Herbie Behm has helped Coach Bob Bowman lead the Arizona State Swimming Program to unprecedented success in the past few years. Herbie joins host Mike Murray for an in-depth conversation about his philosophy on training, innovation in the sprint program at ASU, and using data to track athlete progress. Under Behm's direction, the Sun Devils sprinters have made substantial progress, which included top-five finishes nationally in both the Men's 400 and 800 free relay this year. The Sun Devil Men's team also set new program records this season in the 50, 100, and 200 free races, amongst a handful of other events. "Herbie is one of the great young minds in coaching today," head coach Bob Bowman said. "His data-driven approach has elevated our program in countless ways and he is most deserving of this promotion. He has a bright future ahead in Tempe." Behm has been with the Sun Devils since 2018 after serving as the assistant sprints coach at the University of Utah for two seasons. During his tenure in Salt Lake, Behm led a group of more than 20 student-athletes in their daily training programs while assisting and working with each individual's technique, training strategies, and post-race analysis. Under Behm's tutelage, 20 student-athletes set school records in just two seasons. Before arriving in Salt Lake, Behm served on the staff in Arizona at the Phoenix Swim Club. There, Behm developed a strong background in stroke technique and the ability to develop and enhance the skills of all ages and competitive backgrounds. Aside from competitive skills, Behm also brings a wealth of knowledge in developing long-term student-athlete development at various skill levels. At Utah, Behm also coached a 2018 Pac-12 Champion and an All-American in the 200 medley relay. One of his student-athletes also swam the fastest 50-yard backstroke in the nation in the 2017-18 season. Bringing experience from the national circuit, Behm has also served as a coach on the USA and Puerto Rican National Team. Behm swam at Arizona State from 2010-13. Excelling in the classroom as well, Behm was a three-time scholar-athlete award winner and graduated with his degree in Psychology while minoring in Communications. As a Sun Devil, Behm was a part of the foursome to set the school record in the 400 medley relay.

Coaches Corner with Michael Kinross

Coach Michael Kinross moved to Las Vegas in September 2016 to begin working for the Sandpipers of Nevada. He hails from the Chicago Area where he was born and raised in Crystal Lake, Illinois. His previous coaching position was Assistant Head Coach of the Barrington Swim Club and Freshman/Sophomore Coach of the Barrington High School Boys’ swim team. During his tenure in Barrington, BSC received SILVER Medal USA Swimming Club Recognition and had the privilege of coaching an Olympic Trial qualifier, 3 State Record holders, multiple state champions, and over 20 National Top 10 swims. Coach Michael is an ASCA Level 5 Coach. Michael & host Mike Murray discuss some of the breakdown of training groups at Sandpipers, some of their favorite main sets, and principles of development. Listen and learn what makes this team one of the finest in all of USA Swimming!

Coaches Corner with Josh White

Josh White is the High-Performance Manager for Fitter & Faster Swim Camps. In this newly created position, Coach White will be leading the production of Specialty Swim Camps and other educational opportunities for competitive swimmers and coaches. During his tenure at the University of Michigan, White coached two NCAA champions in Connor Jaeger (2013: 500-yard freestyle, 1,650-yard freestyle; 2014: 1,650-yard freestyle) and Felix Auböck (2019: 1,650-yard freestyle). At the 2020 Big Ten Championships, White's swimmers held 13 'A' final spots in the distance events (1-2-3-8 in 500 FR, 1-2-4-6 in 1650 FR, 1-2-3-6-8 in 400 IM) and won the 800-yard freestyle relay. Beyond the NCAA, Michigan distance swimmers have achieved great international success, led by Jaeger, a two-time U.S. Olympian and 2016 Olympic silver medalist in the 1,500-meter freestyle. In this episode of Coaches Corner, Mike & Josh discuss the use of the color system for training your athletes, what they mean, how to best communicate energy systems, and why he believes it has been a huge cornerstone for his success in coaching!

Coaches Corner with Rod Hansen

Irvine Novaquatics has produced many champions throughout their storied history, due in large part to their unique staff. This week Rod Hansen, the 2023 Age Group Coach of the year, joins me on #coachescorner! Check out the full episode here: https://fitterandfaster.com/coaches-corner/age-group-coach-of-the-year-novas-rod-hansen/ Fitter & Faster Swim Camps Irvine Novaquatics

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