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.

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Ep. 38 The United States Military Academy

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.

Ep. 37 The Jose Cerda Aquatic Foundation

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.

Ep. 36 The 2019 Men's & Women's Division 2 NCAA Champion Queens University of Charlotte

Coach Bill Roberts, the Men's head coach at the United States Naval Academy, discusses the challenges and rewards of swimming for the USNA, and the opportunity for recruits to serve their country. The coach also breaks down the history of the program, what he looks for in recruits and leaders, the benefits of being an athlete at one of the military academies, and Annapolis academics. Plus, Coach Roberts shares the training that resulted in his winning this year's Patriot League Championship, and the Eastern College Athletic Conference Championship.

Ep. 35 The United States Naval Academy (with Men's Head Coach Bill Roberts)

Coach Breen, the original and only head coach of Wilmington College for the past 21 years, discusses his program and Division III swimming in the state of Ohio. Trip also talks about the advantages of attending and swimming for the Wilmington College Quakers.

Ep. 34 Wilmington College Quakers (with Coach Trip Breen)

Meet Ray Looze, the Head Coach of the Indiana University swim team. Hear about the daily routine of the IU program, including how the "pros" who practice with the team train at the highest level. Discover the unique training challenges of preparing one of the best college teams in the nation for Big Tens and NCAAs, the USA swim team for the 2016 Olympics in Rio and the 2018 Pan Pac's in Japan.

Ep. 33 Indiana University (With Head Coach Ray Looze Jr.)

Head Coach Moody discusses The University South Carolina combined swimming program including projecting the SEC and NCAA Championships. He then went on to project how many University of South Carolina swimmers will be swimming in the Olympics for the USA, Germany, Egypt and other countries.

Ep. 32 The University of South Carolina (With Head Coach Patrick Moody)

Coach Jennifer Nicole Wallace of Penn State-Behrend introduces us to the D3 Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference, and discusses the past, present and future of her program.

Ep. 31 Penn State-Behrend (with Head Coach Jennifer Nicole Wallace)

Auburn's Head Coach Gary Taylor talks about his transition from NC State, and stepping into the Auburn swimming tradition. Coach Taylor also discusses examples of his team's daily in pool training, the emphasis they place on weight training, and what it's like to compete in the highly competitive SEC.

Ep. 30 Auburn University (with Coach Gary Taylor)

Southwest Ohio Swimming Podcast is visited by Head Coach Matt Gianiodis who discussed the excitement of BIG 10 college swimming including the past, present and future of the sport.

Ep. 29 Michigan State University (with Head Coach Matt Gianiodis)

Head Coach Jeffery Floyd of the Ryle High School ventures north of the Ohio River to continue our education about Northern Kentucky High School Swimming, and to break down Ryle's current season.

Ep. 28 Northern Kentucky's Ryle High School (with Coach Jeffery Floyd)

Dayton Oakwood High School Coach Audrey Martin comes to town to offer insights into the Lumberjack swimming program's past and future.

Ep. 27 Dayton Oakwood High School

Southwest Ohio Swimming Podcast ventures into Northern Kentucky with a visit from the Saint Henry High School Crusaders Coach Marci Dressman who offers insights into the world of Kentucky High School Swimming.

Ep. 26 Saint Henry High School (with Coach Marci Dressman)

Head Coach Bill Profitt of the Finneytown Wildcat swim team talks small team swimming in a League dominated by larger high schools in the Cincinnati Hills League and the D2 Southwest Ohio District.

Ep. 25 Finneytown High School

Head Coach Emily Muroski of Hamilton Badin High School reviews the past four years she has served as the leader of the Rams swim team, and previews her expectations for the upcoming season.

Ep. 24 Hamilton Badin High School

Coaches Bill and Jon host coaches and swimming professionals from throughout Southwest Ohio from all aspects and levels of competitive swimming to discuss the current and upcoming events affecting swimmers, coaches and parents.

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