Southwest Ohio Swimming

Michael Wender, Head Coach of the Combined Men’s and Women’s swim team for the United States Military Academy, discusses the 100 year old Army swim team, their history and the challenges faced by all of the Cadets and athletes. Coach Wender also breaks down the advantages of attending the United States Military Academy, and swimming for Army. Plus, a description of West Point’s state of the art training facilities available for the Army swimmers.

Listen to the heart warming story Jose Cerda's Mother, Lusia Cerda, tells about her son and the reason for creating the Jose Cerda Aquatic Foundation. The Pod is also joined by Jim Brower, former Saint Xavier High School Coach, and Mason Manta Rays Coach Todd Billhimer. Both coaches discuss their relationship with Jose, the foundation and swimming and water polo in general. Additionally, the hosts and guests discuss the swimming and water polo clinics sponsored by the foundation, and the upcoming Jose Cerda Aquatic Foundation Gala scheduled for May 18, 2019. Plus, how you can help keep the good works of the foundation going into the future.

Coach Jeff Dugdale describes the 2019 swim season that led up to Queens University of Charlotte winning their 5th straight Division 2 Men's and Women's Championships. Coach Dugdale reviews the development of Queens’ program and athletic department, the team's’ connection to Team Elite Aquatics and an array of Olympic athletes, and his athletes college football-esque status on campus. Coach Dugdale also describes the process of turning young men and women into exceptional individuals, the importance of creativity in athletic training, and why swimming Division 2 is certainly not a step down in the athletic community. Plus, the story of how Coach Dugdale convinced the world Michael Phelps committed to Queens.