Minnesota Swim and Vibecast

Amazing accomplishments in the pool, absolutely dwarfed by what she's done since then. Founding one of the best organizations that elevates and empowers female athletes . Great conversation around what they do and the LEAD Summit coming to Minneapolis this summer!!!

A new concept we are rolling out in June that allows athletes, coaches, swim fans, partner groups and more to contribute their thoughts, vibe, fun and experiences to the Minnesota Swimming Community. If everyone does just a little, we end up with a lot we can all benefit from.

Let's start off by taking a look at the health of the sport locally and nationally across levels and understand a little bit on how Minnesota Swim and Vibe is trying have a positive impact on it

The Vbiecast gets a late season visit from the Leadership Team of the Anoka Tornadoes! Hear what's it like when you have to share a pool with another team, how building culture is the foundation to building a team, and some of their traditions, rivalries and favorites of the season.

One of the few Class AA programs outside of the metro area. New coach, newish pool, same big goals for the Qarriors. Learn about what makes them unique as a squad and what their plans are for the rest of the season.

The program is just four years old and they are already making waves. Two years in class A and then the jump to AA and it's not phasing them a bit. Hear what makes their squad unique and what some of their team goals are for the 2025 season.

Ben and Drew Loy join us to talk about the Swim Academy, a new approach to online learning programming for swimming. In collaboration with Caleb Dressel, they've launched and it sounds like this is only the beginning!

Taking some time in between NFL games to chat with the captains of the Minneapolis Boys Swim and Dive captains. Hear what makes their squad so special, what their rival meet is, and how coach Chris Aarseth helps them keep loving the sport.

Smaller in numbers, might in work ethic and goals. MSV checks in with the captains of the St. cloud Apollo boys to see how their season is starting off, what their goals are and what meets they are really looking forward to!

MSV catches up with Monticello/Edina Swim Club's Adalynn Biegler. Fresh off a couple freshly minted state records, hear on what she focused on to find that success, advice for younger swimmers and what she has coming up this winter.

Let's catch up with one of the members of the Orono Girls Swim and Dive program, coming off their program's first state championship. We get some insight on what makes that program go, Graycin's future plans, and advice for those younger swimmers out there. We may touch on her hidden diving talents as well :)

Joining us today is some of the awesome ladies from the Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks! Hear about life at the DII college program, what transitioning from high school is like, and a halloween costume check in :)

MSCV takes a little time on a Sunday afternoon to catch up some of the members of the Concordia St. Paul Swim and Dive team. The newest program in the state is growing every year and becoming a player in NCAA Division II.

Can't think of a better way to spend a Sunday morning than chatting college swimming with some of the ladies of St. Kate's. They talk about a familiar face being the new head coach, what makes their culture amazing, and share a bit of managing both the student and athlete sides of student-athlete as a Wildcat

Swimming official extraordinaire Jack Swanson joins the Vibecast to unveil the newest initiative hitting USA swimming. Learn all about the Junior Officiating program...it's benefits, how easy it is and how it helps the sport and the swimming community

All the way from Austin, MN, sophomore Gracie Greenman joins the Vibecast to share a little about her current season, her swimming career, and some of her team's goals

Continuing digging into the high school season with athletes from around the state. Ava Allingham of Breck and Aquajets sits down for a chat with MSV. Learn about her swimming history, what motivates her, and what advice she has for younger swimmers.

Isabelle Ploof of Brainerd High School and Central Minnesota Aquatics takes time out of her early season training to sit down and talk some swimmin' with MSV! Isabelle talks about some of her team's goals, what makes Dan Anderson such a great coach, and the one set that makes her want to switch to diving. What a fun chat!!!

12 time Olympic medalist Ryan Lochte takes some time out of his busy clinic schedule to chat with Minnesota Swim and Vibe about staying connected to the sport, his time in Paris, family, and about what he continues to teach kids in the sport

Another fabulous Team Talk! This time MSV sits down with the captains of the Chanhassen Girls Swim and Dive squad to chat about their team traditions and what they have planned this season

University of Minnesota Golden Gophers Katie McCarthy, Maddy Olson and Kelly Kremer join us to talk about social media and the role it plays in the recruiting process, program promotion and how it can work for you if you manage it right or against you if you make poor decisions

MSV catches up with the captains of the St. Cloud Apollo Girls Swim and Dive squad to get some insight on what makes some unique, goals for the upcoming season and how they build fun into everything

There are many ways to rate yourself as a coach, but I prefer not to do it by championships, state swimmers, or best times. At the end of each season, I try to objectively rate myself in these categories

Having great leaders on your squad makes everything easier. It takes time and effort to develop leadership skills, but here on some tips for younger leaders to think about to expedite the process and understand what it means to be a leader

The ladies from OGSD join the Vibecast to chat about the upcoming season. Secret plans for team gear, goal rocks, some chat about a few of the meets they really look forward too every year.

Olympic qualifier, word record holder, and Lakeville native Regan Smith takes a few minutes out of her crazy schedule to chat with Minnesota Swim and Vibe about Trials, Olympics and everything in between.

Always fun to hear what makes a squad unique. Whether it is traditions, culture, or rival meets. The Tornadoes sounds like a fun squad and have some good tips on how to build a culture of inclusiveness. Bonus points for getting their team gear taken care of early through Elsmore!

Sophie Blixt of Rochester Century and Rochester Swim Club joins the Vibecast to chat about the joys of being around driven people, 2024 goals, and about how trusting yourself is great quality to have.

Since we all could make it to Olympic Trials, we thought we would do the next best thing and catch up with someone who was competing there! Hear all about Charlie's experience at his first, but certainly not last Olympic Trials

The Vibecast gets rolling again post Olympic Trials with Evan Witte of Minnetonka High School and Minnetonka Swim Club. Listen to Evan's journey in swimming, how he thinks about nutrition and what's on his goal sheer for next year.

2023 Class A state diving champ Alayna Kennedy takes some time out of her busy summer schedule to sit down with the Vibe and we are so glad she did! Some amazing takes on her diving career, successes and obstacles as well as what she has on her goal list for the upcoming year and beyond!

Gus (aka Ervin the III) Rudenick joins the Vibecast to share his journey in the sport with Minneapolis Southwest and Minnesota Flyers. Gus brings great energy and passion to the sport and is a hell of a story teller. He's all swimmer folks.

Nathan Carr stops in for a chat about his swimming journey, what it's like breaking the record of an Olympic gold medalist and what he's looking forward to seeing at trials

2022 Class A State champ and 2024 NCAA DII All American Avery Lommel swings by the Vibe for a chat about her diving career, advice for younger divers and explains why her favorite thing about diving is also her least favorite.

The Vibe continues diving week. this time at the high school level with graduating senior Owen Kipp. Owen was Class AA runner up this season and will be competing for the University of Nebraska Omaha this fall. Hear Owen share some lessons learned and good advice from his diving journey

Diver week continues with St. Olaf's Izzy Treanor. The Wayzata alum shares her take on the sport, advice for newer divers and why diving in college was one of the best decisions she's made

Eli Grabinski kicks off diver week on the Vibecast and shares some insights from his diving career, advice for younger divers, and even for those on the fence about diving in college

Jim joins as as the first of our officials to tell a little bit about their story. How did they get involved? How does it keep them connected? What are the hundreds of things they do to run a meet that go unnoticed?

Soon to be Gopher Jayden Edmonson of Rochester Swim Club joins the Vibecast to chat about his swimming career. From his early years, to chasing winter juniors cuts, to how to get the most of your practices. Always great to catch up with Jayden

Super friend of the Minnesota Swim and Vibe joins us to talk about her first year at Gustavus, her life in swimming, and like always, shares a wonderful perspective

Another fine convo with another fine swimmer and student-athlete! Will Barth of St. Thomas Academy, Blackline and soon to be South Dakota University joins the Vibecast to talk about his swimming career, life with Barnes, and some good advice for other swimmers

Prior Lake and South Metro Storm's Victor Trinh joins the Vibecast to walk us through his swim journey. Victor talks about what's next post graduation, some great advice for younger swimmers, and honestly, just some really good opinions.

Katie Miller of Visitation High School and Blackline Aquatics joins the Vibe to talk about training under two legends of coaching, advice for swimmers, advice for the sport and why cold water and snorkels should be banned

Our first Edina guest on the podcast as MSV catches up with Mark Jacobi-Krohn. Good advice for younger swimmers, great stories to share and some ideas on how to make our sport better. As always...excellent walk up music choices!

Live from Northfield we have Josh Kraby! The junior was class A state champion in the 100 Back and runner up in the 100 Fly. Josh tells us a bit about his swimming career and what he's looking to accomplish over the next year.

100 Breaststroke state champ Maddie Reed of Stillwater and St. Croix Swim Club joins the Vibe! Hear about her past, present, and future in the sport, some favorite memories, and advice for younger swimmers. We also try to decipher exactly what a bearcat is. TBD on that one.

Another Lakeville South Cougar joins the Vibecast! From failing level one of swim lessons to chasing an Olympic trials cut this summer. Hear about Gage's journey in swimming, what drives him and what his future plans are after he graduates. Also....full contact swimming? Could happen

Colby Kern talks about his 14 years in the sport, the joys of swimming in college and what's next for him after he wraps it all up next year. Done completely with swimming? Never for this young man.

A look back on the first year of Minnesota Swim and Vibe. Why we started, why we feel it's important and what are we planning going into year two....all from one rambling old man

We roll up Interstate 94 to Alexandria to chat with Jisella Haskamp about her experiences as a swimmer. Hear about being a multi-sport athlete, fun with her team, some Granite City love and some great advice for younger swimmers.

If you know Miguel, you know this guy is a real class act. Hear about his journey in swimming, what's next for him and how he isn't trying to flex on me will all of those medals in the background.