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Speed Bumps & Speed Boosts from the Pool Deck

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 12:24


From unexpected setbacks to breakthrough moments, I open up about the "speed bumps" that tested my resilience and the "speed boosts" that reignited my passion for the sport. Whether you're a coach, athlete, or just someone navigating your own lane in life, this episode offers relatable stories, hard-earned lessons, and a powerful reminder that growth often happens just after the turn. As always feel free to reach out to me on Instagram with any questions (@Swimcoachmike)Head over to⁠ ⁠Betterswimcoach.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠to find free resources and ways to elevate your coaching!

Why Attendance Matters in Swimming: Build Consistency, Progress Faster

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 12:03


Missing practices may seem small—but over time, it can hold swimmers back from reaching their full potential. In this video, Coach Mike breaks down why consistent attendance is crucial for progress, skill development, team connection, and mental toughness. Whether you're an athlete or a parent, this message is for you! As always feel free to reach out to me on Instagram with any questions (@Swimcoachmike)Head over to⁠ ⁠Betterswimcoach.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠to find free resources and ways to elevate your coaching!

Quick Wins in the Water: Coach Mike on Grabbing the Low-Hanging Fruit

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 10:59


In this episode, Swim Coach Mike dives into the concept of "low-hanging fruit"—the easy, high-impact adjustments swimmers can make to quickly level up their performance. From small technical tweaks to smarter practice habits, Mike shares practical strategies coaches and swimmers can apply right away for fast, confidence-boosting gains. Whether you're on deck or in the lane, don't miss these simple ways to get more out of every practice. As always feel free to reach out to me on Instagram with any questions (@Swimcoachmike). Head over to ⁠Better Swim Coach⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠to find free resources and ways to elevate your coaching!

Coaches Corner w/ Jonathan Kaplan- Redefining Swim Success

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 51:56


In this episode of Coach's Corner, Coach Mike and Coach Jonathan break down how they measure success beyond just wins and losses. From player development and team culture to in the water performance metrics, they dive into the tools, strategies, and philosophies that shape their approach. Whether you're a fellow coach, a player, or just someone interested in the behind-the-scenes of team building, there's something in here for you! As always feel free to reach out to me on Instagram with any questions (@Swimcoachmike). Head over to Better Swim Coach ⁠⁠to find free resources and ways to elevate your coaching!

Coaches Corner: Behind the lanes with Jonathan & Mike

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 36:52


In this episode coaches Jonathan and Mike dive into the ups and downs of everyday life in the coaching world. We discuss the challenges, triumphs, and stories from our experiences on deck, offering a behind-the-scenes look at what it truly means to be a coach. From navigating team dynamics and motivating swimmers to balancing personal life with a demanding schedule, we share candid conversations, tips, and real-life anecdotes. As always feel free to reach out to me on Instagram with and questions (@Swimcoachmike). Head over to Betterswimcoach to find free resources and ways to elevate your coaching!

The biggest pet peeves of a swim coach- SCM Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024 10:07


In this episode of Momentum Coaching Podcast , we dive into the little things that truly irk me as a swim coach. From the lack of commitment to how focus can affect training . I share candid insights on the realities of coaching at all levels and discuss what behaviors from swimmers can be detrimental to progress and the sport's culture, as well as how I approach these challenges with patience and purpose. Don't miss out on this episode if you've ever wondered what goes on in the mind of a coach dealing with both the challenges and rewards of guiding swimmers to success. Head over to Betterswimcoach.com for more resources! As always feel free to reach out to me on Instagram @Swimcoachmike if you have any questions!

Coaches Corner 3- SCM Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 32:20


Swim Coach Insights with Johnathan & Mike! From training techniques to mental preparation, they cover the essentials of what it takes to guide swimmers to success. Whether you're an aspiring coach or just curious about the nuances of swim training, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical tips so tune in for a lively discussion! Find more resources and coaching tips at betterswimcoach.com! As always feel free to reach out to us on Instagram! @swimjkap &  @SwimCoachMike

Coaches Corner #2 - Johnathan Kaplan & Mike Anzano

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 22:55


Join Johnathan & Mike for another edition of Coaches Corner! Let us know what you think. Don't hesitate to reach out on Instagram @swimcoachmike and if you want more free resources go to betterswimcoach.com.

Coaches Corner: Mike & Jonathan Dive into Coaching- SCM Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 25:58


Join Coaches Mike Anzano and Jonathan Kaplan as they dive deep into the world of swimming in this engaging episode! The duo shares their insights on a range of topics, from coaching coaches to athletes balancing workouts & life. Whether you're a seasoned competitor or just starting out, this episode is packed with valuable advice and lively conversation. Tune in for a splash of inspiration and expert perspectives on all things swimming As always you can reach out to me on Instagram with any questions. Be sure to head over to Betterswimcoach.com for workout guides and ways to elevate your coaching! Be sure to follow Jonathan on IG here

Maximize Your Pool Time: Time-Efficient Coaching Tips! SCM Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 23:28


In this episode, I dive into smart strategies for swim coaches with tight schedules. Discover how to streamline workouts, enhance effectiveness, and get the most out of every minute in the pool. Perfect for coaches looking to make every second count! ⏱️✨ As always you can reach out to me on Instagram with any questions. Be sure to head over to Betterswimcoach.com for workout guides and ways to elevate your coaching!

Engage the disengaged-SCM Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 13:56


In this episode, I dive into the challenges and opportunities of re-engaging athletes. Every coach and sport professional faces the issue of disengaged athletes. I explore practical strategies to reignite passion, foster a supportive environment and build meaningful connections that motivate athletes. As always you can reach out to me on Instagram with any questions. Be sure to head over to Betterswimcoach.com for workout guides and ways to elevate your coaching!

Making our athletes better- SCM Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 12:04


We are talking about ways to make our athletes better today. Head over to ⁠⁠⁠Betterswimcoach.com⁠⁠⁠ for more resources and free workouts and be sure to check out The Swim Coach Launch Pad while you're there to really elevate your coaching! As always you can reach out to me on Instagram with any questions, I'd love to help! @swimcoachmike

Advice I'd give any coach- SCM Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 8:26


Here is some advice I'd give coaches who may be feeling overwhelmed or stuck. Head over to ⁠Betterswimcoach.com⁠ for more resources and free workouts and be sure to check out The Swim Coach Launch Pad while you're there to really elevate your coaching! As always you can reach out to me on Instagram with any questions, I'd love to help! @swimcoachmike

Recovery Days- SCM Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2024 9:50


Lets talk about how to get the most out of recovery days and why you should utilize them! Head over to ⁠⁠Betterswimcoach.com⁠⁠ for more resources and free workouts and be sure to check out The Swim Coach Launch Pad while you're there to really elevate your coaching! As always you can reach out to me on Instagram with any questions, I'd love to help! @swimcoachmike

Equipment I use- SCM Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 10:51


Lets talk equipment! Head over to Betterswimcoach.com for more resources and workouts! While you're there look into the Swim Coach Launch Pad if you want to uplift your coaching!

How to ruin practice- SCM Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 10:55


Here are 3 ways you could be ruining a great practice! Lets avoid these and strive for positive and successful practices! Head over to Betterswimcoach.com for more resources and free workouts and be sure to check out The Swim Coach Launch Pad while you're there to really elevate your coaching! As always you can reach out to me on Instagram with any questions, I'd love to help! @swimcoachmike

Get more out of your workouts -SCM Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2024 11:59


Today I'm giving you tips on how to get more out of your workouts! As always find more resources and free workouts on Betterswimcoach.com! Elevate your coaching by checking out the Swim Coach Launch Pad!

9 things every coach should know- SCM Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 13:26


My top 9 things every new coach should know! This applies to all coaches Head over to Betterswimcoach.com for more resources and free workouts! If you want to elevate your coaching style be sure to check out my Swim Coach Launch Pad!

Goal times matter at practice- SCM Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 13:53


Why do goal times matter at practice? Tune in to hear my answer and why I believe it is so important! As always you can reach out to me on Instagram @swimcoachmike or head over to ⁠Betterswimcoach.com⁠ for more resources and workouts!

Coaching athletes through comparison- SCM Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 15:12


Head over to Betterswimcoach.com for free workouts and resources! if you want to elevate your workouts and techniques be sure to check out the Swim Coach Launch Pad!

How to make practice more fun- SCM Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2024 11:09


Head over to ⁠Betterswimcoach.com⁠ for free workouts and resources! if you want to elevate your workouts and techniques be sure to check out the Swim Coach Launch Pad!

How to Swim Fast at Practice - SCM Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 10:52


Hope this helps elevate you and your team! If you want more information head over to betterswimcoach.com and check out the free stuff I have there. The best place to reach me is on instagram @swimcoachmike

#9 - Ozzie Quevedo SMU Swim Women's Head Coach

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 75:01


I got to sit down with SMU Women's Head Coach Ozzie Quevedo. We had a conversation about recruiting, making athletes feel heard and pushing them forward at the same time, and training. If you're looking for more coaching resources head over to betterswimcoach.com for the good stuff!

#8 - Bobby Guntoro

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 69:34


Bobby Guntoro is building a great program at UNC Wilmington. They most recently won both men's and women's title at the CAA Conference Championships. We had a great talk about how to build speed endurance, building a culture of success, and how to find the balance between being a father, spouse, and swim coach. If you're interested in the Swim Coach Launchpad head over to betterswimcoach.com

SCM #7 - Abbie Fish

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2023 41:32


I really enjoyed talking to Abbie about her journey into becoming one of the leading voices for stroke technique and providing online resources to the coach community. You can find her on instagram @theafish1 or her website swimlikeafish.org If you're interested in the Swim Coach Launchpad to level up your coaching take a look at betterswimcoach.com for more information!

Paul Yetter - Momentum Coaching Podcast Ep. 6

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 59:14


I learned a ton sitting and talking with Paul on this episode and I hope you will too. If you are looking for resources to become the coach you were meant to be head over to betterswimcoach.com!

ASU Sprint Coach - Herbie Behm

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 45:12


Herbie and I got to talk about training, how to add constraints to the body to fix technique, and tons more. Herbie Behm is the Associate Head Coach for Arizona State University and they just came off of a season of their men placing 2nd at the NCAA Championship. If you're interested in the Swim Coach Launchpad head over to www.betterswimcoach.com for more information

Confidence Comes from Truth with Coach Christen - MCP #5

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 48:04


If you want to learn more about Christen and her work check her out on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/coach_christen/ or you can check out her website at https://www.coachchristen.com If you're looking for ways to get better check out some free coaches resources at https://linktr.ee/swimcoachmike Enjoy!

Zach Mertens of Drury University - MCP Ep. #4

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 65:52


I got to sit down to talk with Assistant Head Coach at Drury University to talk sprinting, dryland training, underwaters, and what it means to be a young head coach. Great conversation and I hope you get as much out of it as I did. If you're looking for resources to become a better coach click this link: linktr.ee/swimcoachmike

#3 - The Spartan Mindset with Coach Reed Maltbie

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 46:59


In my conversation with Coach Reed we got to cover how using the right words can amplify or diminish your coaching. His new book The Spartan Mindset goes out April 18th and you can get it here: https://amzn.to/41eUvkw If you want to connect more with Coach Reed reach out to him on twitter at https://twitter.com/Coach_Reed  Or his website at https://www.coachreed.com Thanks for listening and if this episode brought you any value I'd love to hear from you on instagram @swimcoachmike

MCP #2 - Better Nutrition with Erica Beine

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 69:17


I got to sit with Erica and talk about how the everyday coach can make better choices for their team. We talked about what genetic testing can show you, caffeine, melatonin, and how to make better choice for your team. If you want to learn more check out her website https://beinewellnessbuilding.net, or reach out to Erica and her team on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ericabeine/ If you're looking for products to level up your coaching check out my website betterswimcoach.com Thanks for listening!

Accountability Matters with Swim Bridge Buoys owner Jake Lucheon

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 29:56


Today I got to have a great conversation with the owner of Swim Bridge Buoys Jake Lucheon. We covered accountability, leadership, and why he started his own business. If you're interested in Swim Bridges head over to the website www.swimbridgebuoys.com to check them out. If you're ready to buy a set for your team use the code "coachmike" at checkout for 10% off. If you want some free coaching resources click this link here https://linktr.ee/swimcoachmike I'd love to hear from you on instagram @swimcoachmike, have a great day and thanks for listening.

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