coachmikepodcast

#coachmikepodcast episode 19

coachmikepodcast — Wed, 09 May 2012 17:16:52 +0000

Short podcast this week about a couple of things going on that you might not be aware of.

1.) BRANT’s MUCH improved air quality and renovations going on at the Wayne Gretzky Centre. For this we talk to BRANT president, Suzanne Paulins.

2.) Western University’s Regional Training Centre. We chat with Ken Fitzpatrick of UWO about training opportunities. Anyone interested in contacting Ken can do so through email.

As always, you should follow me on twitter (@coachmikeswim) and check out my blog: www.coachmikehhbf.blogspot.com. Details about me and my club can be found on the HHBF website.

#coachmikepodcast episode 18

coachmikepodcast — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:29:05 +0000

A little pressed for time this week so I decided to replay an interview I did with Sean Baker of the Oakville Aquatic Club. This is relevant because of Tera VanBeilen making the Olympic Team; Sean details what has been done in the past few months to get her there. This interview was recorded in August of 2011 and was originally featured on my blog (not on this podcast). Some good listening.

As always, you should follow me on twitter (@coachmikeswim) and check out my blog: www.coachmikehhbf.blogspot.com. Details about me and my club can be found on the HHBF website.

#coachmikepodcast episode 17

coachmikepodcast — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 18:33:33 +0000

This week is an inside look at Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Trials that were held in Montreal from March 27th to April 1st, 2012. Excellent audio from Olympic Head Coach Randy Bennett, National Junior Coach Ken McKinnon, Coach Ron Jacks, Former Olympian Brian Johns, new Olympians Amanda Reason, Brittany MacLean and Olympic nominee and 200FLY Cinderella Man David Sharpe. Lots of audio, I just let the segments run.

Check out my blog if you’re interested in my thoughts on Olympic Trials.

As always, you should follow me on twitter (@coachmikeswim) and check out my blog: www.coachmikehhbf.blogspot.com. Details about me and my club can be found on the HHBF website.

coachmikepodcast episode 16

coachmikepodcast — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:12:25 +0000

Today I rant about “trying your best” and chat with former Canadian Olympian, Jen Fratesi. Jen talks about how swimming prepared her for her career in medicine and what the sport meant to her. Worth a listen for coaches, swimmers and parents alike… also, get to know your swimming history, people!

As always, you should follow me on twitter (@coachmikeswim) and check out my blog: www.coachmikehhbf.blogspot.com. Details about me and my club can be found on the HHBF website.

coachmikepodcast episode 15

coachmikepodcast — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 20:38:25 +0000

Very quick post: this week I interview Jamie Brough of the OSCC (Ontario Swim Coaches Committee) regarding the announcement of the changes to the Swim Ontario meet and schedule format for 2012-2016. While these are big changes and I have several strong opinions of my own, I strongly feel that this particular episode was not the place for them. The OSCC did not make any actual decisions, just consulted and recommended them, therefore, I allowed Jamie to speak and held my personal opinions to myself. Hopefully this helps to educate coaches, teams, swimmers and parents as to what to expect next season… and to entertain those headed up to Nepean and have a 6 hour car ride ahead of them.

coachmikepodcast episode 14

coachmikepodcast — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:28:15 +0000

Last week my blog page exploded due to an article I wrote about 6 reasons to stay swimming even if you’re not #1.

This week, I’ve got THE MAN, himself, our fearless leader, Pierre Lafontaine of Swimming Natation Canada. Pierre will address the importance of staying with swimming as well as talk about Olympic Trials and a few other issues in Canadian Swimming. Very good listen especially for club executives and parents. Pierre is always inspirational. Swimmers will get a lot from it as well.

As always, you should follow me on twitter (@coachmikeswim) and check out my blog: www.coachmikehhbf.blogspot.com. Details about me and my club can be found on the HHBF website.

Music on this podcast from JK Mantis (http://www.jkmantis.com/). Please support our local artists!

coachmikepodcast episode 13

coachmikepodcast — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 04:11:20 +0000

First episode of 2012 has many interviews from the Austin Grand Prix. Interviews include Canadian Olympic Coaches, Randy Bennett and Tom Johnson. Missy Franklin and her coach, Todd Schmidtz (who I accidentally identify as Schultz in the podcast introduction… sorry, Todd!) as well as Brittany MacLean of Eswim and Chris Hindmarch-Watson, voice of swim meets around the world.

The companion to this podcast can be found at www.austingrandprix.blogspot.com, please check it out!

As always, you should follow me on twitter (@coachmikeswim) and check out my blog: www.coachmikehhbf.blogspot.com. Details about me and my club can be found on the HHBF website.

Music on this podcast from Paul Federici (www.paulfederici.ca). Please support our local artists!

coachmikepodcast episode 12

coachmikepodcast — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:17:03 +0000

This week Dave Ling of TSC interviews ME for a change and Ron Campbell of the Cambridge Aquajets calls in to chat about his work educating coaches. Ron did a great presentation at the Swim Ontario AGM a while back entitled “10 Skills and How to Teach Them” (powerpoint slides HERE) which I wanted to expose my club coaches to. Ron talk a little more about that and the state of youth swimming in Ontario.

Anyone that wants to have Ron talk to their club can email him HERE.

As always, you should follow me on Twitter (@coachmikeswim) and check out my blog: www.coachmikehhbf.blogspot.com. For more information about me or my club visit the Halton Hills Blue Fins website.

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!

coachmikepodcast episode 11

coachmikepodcast — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:20:35 +0000

If you listen to only 1 episode, listen to this one!!! Great interview with legendary swim coach, Paul Bergen where we talk about age group swimming in North America, the future and the history behind the sport. Also, Sean Baker of the Oakville Aquatic Club checks in to talk about another legendary coach, Brian Bond and his current health concerns. This is a great episode!

Don’t forget to follow me on twitter (@coachmikeswim) and check out my blog: www.coachmikehhbf.blogspot.com. For more info on me and my club, visit the Halton Hills Blue Fins web page.

coachmikepodcast episode 10

coachmikepodcast — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:22:34 +0000

This week everyone took off on me to US Nationals in Georgia so I spent some time with the new head coach of the Mississauga Aquatic Club, Kevin Anderson. Also, I provide commentary on Speedo’s launch of FS3 and chat briefly with Allan Wrigley of the Pacific Sports Center… then I lose power and have to cut it short… all in all a great show. Check it out! Also, don’t forget to follow me on twitter (@coachmikeswim) and check out my blog page.

coachmikepodcast episode 9

coachmikepodcast — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 12:21:06 +0000

I’m back this week with 1996 Canadian Olympian, Casey Barrett, talking about his blog site capandgoggles.com. Also spend some time with 2012 Canadian Olympic Team Hopeful and class act, Hassan Abdel Khalik. Check it!

Follow me on Twitter @coachmikeswim and check out my blog www.coachmikehhbf.blogspot.com.

coachmikepodcast episode 8

coachmikepodcast — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 01:59:12 +0000

This week I am joined by Canadian Record holder in 200BK, Matt Hawes and 21 time National Champion and former Commonwealth Record Holder in the 200IM, Nancy Sweetnham. Check it out and follow me on twitter @coachmikeswim and check out my blog www.coachmikehhbf.blogspot.com.

coachmikepodcast episode 7

coachmikepodcast — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 02:16:42 +0000

Shortened podcast this week due to a heavy coaching workload. Dean Boles checks in from Swim Ontario about the training camp going on in Whistler BC. Also, audio from Tobias Oriwol of TSC and the Toronto Training Centre (also Olympic Team member in 2008 and hopeful for 2012) addressing the Halton Hills Blue Fins at their 2nd Annual Achievement Awards.

New Intro for my podcast provided by Paul DeCarli of Los Angeles, CA. Paul also runs a stellar podcast called Bar|Beat|Tick which can be found on iTunes. Paul also runs a number of blogs such as this one and this one and has worked on some of the greatest albums produced in the past 20 years. Thanks for your contribution, Paul. Everyone, please check out his work, its fantastic!

Be sure to follow me on twitter @coachmikeswim and check out my blog www.coachmikehhbf.blogspot.com.

coachmikepodcast episode 1

coachmikepodcast — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:46:25 +0000

This is a reupload of episode 1, now that I have the space to keep it there. American double Olympic gold medalist from 2008 calls in to discuss his website: Athletic Foodie, his career and this coming season.

coachmikepodcast episode 6

coachmikepodcast — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 11:16:41 +0000

Reaching back into my archives this week for my favourite pre-podcast interview clips: the best moments with Randy Bennett (VAS), Sean Baker (OAK), Andrew Ford (GMAC) and Brittany MacLean (ESWIM). Please enjoy the “BEST OF”… I think that even if you did hear these interviews previously on the Swim Ontario website or my blog, these extracted bits will inspire your love of the sport (and these coaches and athletes) even more.

coachmikepodcast episode 5

coachmikepodcast — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 19:46:36 +0000

This week I talk with Team Canada Para-swimmer, Jenna Lambert about her selection for the Pan Am Team and this coming Olympic year. I also touch base with Glenn Mills of www.goswim.tv to talk a little bit about coaching tools, his website and some interesting stories this year in the world of swimming. be sure to follow me on twitter @coachmikeswim and check out my blog www.coachmikehhbf.blogspot.com.

coachmikepodcast episode 4

coachmikepodcast — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:40:47 +0000

This week I steak out the Swim Ontario Train to Compete Camp @ UWO in London, ON and get some great face time with Western Mustang Head Coach and 2008 Olympic Coach, Paul Midgley. I also sit down with former Olympian Richard Hortness to talk about his interesting career. Don’t forget to check out the companion blog post to this podcast: http://coachmikehhbf.blogspot.com/2011/10/train-to-compete-camp-october-2011.html. There is a lot of good video, audio and pictures available for you… likely helpful to coaches and athletes.

coachmikepodcast episode 3

coachmikepodcast — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 02:09:11 +0000

2008 Canadian Olympian, Lindsay Seemann checks in to talk about her career, dealing with adversity and 2012 NCAAs & Olympic Trials. Rebekah Boscariol from MAC swims across Lake Ontario to raise money for Sick Kid’s Hospital. Dave Ling of TSC talks social media. Check it out!

coachmikepodcast episode 2

coachmikepodcast — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 01:16:18 +0000

I play a very good talk recorded 10 years ago from John Wooden, speak to Ontario Provincial Mentor Coach, Dean Boles, about opportunities to swim fast before Olympic Trials in 2012 and check in with Dr. Greg Wells (of “Super Bodies” fame) for some info about new findings in concussion research. Check it out!!