On The Top Coaching Podcast
9 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -Exploring new waves in the sport of swimming!
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On The Top Coaching Podcast Episode 8: Abbie Fish and the Back to Breast Transition Turn
July 02, 2021 21:25 - 32 minutes - 60.3 MBToday we sat down with Abbie Fish, creator and head coach of swimlikeafish.org, where we discuss the nuances and teaching progressions of 3 variations of the backstroke to breaststroke transition turn during IM races. Watch the videos on youtube at https://bit.ly/OTTFISH Be sure to check out Abbie on her social media platforms listed below! SwimlikeAFish.org Facebook Instagram Twitter Read below to learn more about Abbie and her Swim Like A. Fish company! Abbie founded Swim Like A. Fi...
On The Top Coaching Podcast Episode 7: Building a "Natural Super Suit" through Dryland!
April 20, 2021 19:10 - 36 minutes - 67.3 MBListen in on Ritter Sports Performance CEO, Chris Ritter, as he discusses his view on dryland, strength, power, athleticism, neuroplasticity, biomechanics and much more! Get a glimpse of Ritter's newest learning platform, the Surge Strength Academy, whose focus is to "Build Better Athletes to Generate Faster Swimmers." SURGE Strength was founded with Chris Ritter's years of experience as both a swim coach and performance coach starting in 2004. This coaching blend has given him a unique p...
On The Top Coaching Podcast Episode 6: Mark Hesse on Long Term Athlete Development, Fostering Love For the Sport, and The "Dressel" Start
September 09, 2020 01:43 - 1 hour - 116 MBListen in on Former USA Swimming Director of Club Performance, Mark Hesse, as he discusses Long Term Athlete Development at length. We discuss how to work hard AND have fun while fostering a growth mindset in swimmers that allows them to exceed as athletes and humans! Mark breaks down the specific areas of development that young (10-14 yoa), intermediate (14-18 yoa), and Senior (18+ yoa) swimmers should focus attention in the water and on land. Finally, Mark takes time to review film of ...
On The Top Coaching Podcast Episode 5: Chris Ritter and the Surge Strength Academy
September 01, 2020 20:42 - 45 minutes - 85.7 MBListen in on Ritter Sports Performance CEO, Chris Ritter, as he discusses his view on dryland, strength, power, athleticism, neuroplasticity, biomechanics and much more! Get a glimpse of Ritter's newest learning platform, the Surge Strength Academy, whose focus is to "Build Better Athletes to Generate Faster Swimmers." SURGE Strength was founded with Chris Ritter's years of experience as both a swim coach and performance coach starting in 2004. This coaching blend has given him a unique p...
On The Top Coaching Podcast Episode 4: Zach Mertens #CoachingThroughCovid - College Edition
July 21, 2020 21:09 - 51 minutes - 97.2 MBListen in on Drury University Assistant Coach, Zach Mertens as he hurdles the obstacles that college teams around the country may face upon reopening & bringing student-athletes back! Zach discusses policies and procedures ranging from maximizing lane space, safely sharing equipment, travel policies to competitions, the potential increase in "gap year" and redshirt frequency, engaging apathetic/deflated swimmers, and what coaching strategies he'll be focusing on to maximize his time next ye...
On The Top Coaching Podcast Episode 3: Jenna Purkey, Mike Anzano, and the "Covid Safe Swim Meet"
July 17, 2020 19:38 - 41 minutes - 77.8 MBListen in on City of Midland Aqauatics Head Coach Jenna Purkey and Assistant Head Coach Mike Anzano as they walk you through the details, obstacles, hurdles, and tribulations of hosting safe, social distanced swim meets! Click here for the detailed doc on COM's most recent meets: https://bit.ly/covidswimmeet Follow COM Aquatics on Facebook to view future covid meets! https://www.facebook.com/comaquaticsmidland
On The Top Coaching Podcast Episode 2: Dr. Kirk Grand and the Psychophysiology of "Autonomy Based Learning"
June 29, 2020 18:46 - 1 hour - 127 MBChoice, Autonomy, Mindfulness. How can your mindset affect your performance? How can you as a coach, empower your athletes to become free thinkers, mental warriors, embrace moments, play present, etc. Dr. Kirk Grand, former IU and Auburn University Sprint Coach discusses the tools, strategies, and themes to building high performing athletes. Video is available on youtube at bit.ly/ottkirkgrand
On The Top Coaching Podcast: Jonty Skinner and the Tumble Pop
June 17, 2020 20:39 - 40 minutes - 74.9 MBJonty Skinner is a former world record holding swimmer, club & college coach, and a world renowned student of the sport. Jonty was nice enough to come onto the podcast to clear up some misconception about EXACTLY what makes an elite level flipturn, or as he calls it, a "tumble pop" You can find the full video session, including the videos that Jonty analyzes, by going to bit.ly/Ottjontyskinner
On The Top Coaching Podcast Episode 1: Jonty Skinner and the Tumble Pop
June 17, 2020 20:39 - 40 minutes - 74.9 MBJonty Skinner is a former world record holding swimmer, club & college coach, and a world renowned student of the sport. Jonty was nice enough to come onto the podcast to clear up some misconception about EXACTLY what makes an elite level flipturn, or as he calls it, a "tumble pop" You can find the full video session, including the videos that Jonty analyzes, by going to bit.ly/Ottjontyskinner