The Aqua Strength Podcast

In this episode of the Aqua Strength Podcast, JB and Cal do a new segment where they ask each other to dive deeper into a couple of their instagram posts. They take some time to explain the bigger picture that isn't always grasped through short form social media content. Keep your eyes out for more new episodes coming soon with some amazing guests... Thanks for listening! The Aqua Strength Agr...

Episode #20 JB and Cal chat with an amazing guest and friend, Ariel Spektor. Ariel swam at the renowned Bolles School in Jacksonville, Florida that has produced some of the most accomplished swimmers of all time. He then went on to swim four years at USC where he served as captain his Junior year. Topics such as sports psychology, Ariel's most memorable swims, advice for younger athletes, and...

In episode 19, JB and Cal chat with UOP Men's Water Polo rising senior, Gil Gvishi. They cover many topics including, progressing from B-teams to A-teams, confidence, and playing freely. Gil is an outstanding water polo player, role model, and one of the most consistent and hard working people we've ever had the pleasure of working with. The Aqua Strength Agreement: If you enjoy this podca...

In this episode JB and Cal sit down and chat about the recent high school swim fiasco that prevented 13 swimmers from competing in their championship meet. They also talk about how going from terrible to good at something is often more beneficial than going from good to great. The Aqua Strength Agreement: If you enjoy this podcast and it brings you any sort of value, we ask that you please share t...

In this episode of The Aqua Strength Podcast, JB and Cal chat with strength coach, crossfit athlete, and retired swimmer, Jackson Miller. Jackson shares some amazing insight into the importance of long term development, early sport specialization, and shares some incredible stories. The Aqua Strength Agreement: If you enjoy this podcast and it brings you any sort of value, we ask that you please s...

In episode 16 of The Aqua Strength Podcast, JB and Cal sit down with Golden Bear alumni and three-time national champion, Jake Stone. They discuss Jake's journey through the sport of water polo, the importance of a good attitude, how "calm breeds calm," and the legendary three-peat. The Aqua Strength Agreement: If you enjoy this podcast and it brings you any sort of value, we ask tha...

In episode 16 of The Aqua Strength Podcast, JB and Cal sit down with Golden Bear alumni and three-time national champion, Jake Stone. They discuss Jake's journey through the sport of water polo, the importance of a good attitude, how "calm breeds calm," and the legendary three-peat. The Aqua Strength Agreement: If you enjoy this podcast and it brings you any sort of value, we ask tha...

In this episode of The Aqua Strength Podcast, JB and Cal chat with elite swimmer, local coach, and amazing mentor, Lee Ward. This was another fun and very insightful podcast with an amazing guest. Topics discussed include Lee's journey from swimmer to coach, the importance of getting to know your athletes, managing coaching fatigue, and much more. The Aqua Strength Agreement: If you enjoy this...

In episode number fourteen of The Aqua Strength Podcast, JB and Cal chat with former pro water polo player, local legend, and amazing role model, Allyson Hansen Wray. Allyson shares amazing insight and stories about her time as a college and pro athlete. She discusses one of the biggest setbacks she faced during her career (tearing her ACL) and also talks about the qualities that make great coache...

In this episode, JB and Cal start by discussing the hard-to-navigate world of social media content. They then each provide each other with one realistic situation and explain how they would have responded as a high school athlete compared to how they would respond now. The goal of this episode and podcast is to provide athletes, parents, and coaches with tools and things they can implement right n...

In episode twelve, JB and Cal analyze the qualities of a good teammate. They share stories about teammates who have impacted them and ways they practice being good teammates in their daily lives. They also recall times when they weren't being great teammates, and how they've learned from those experiences. If you enjoy the episode, please share it and leave us a review to help grow the sho...

In episode eleven, JB and Cal chat in a brand new location. They each share a couple of things that they used to believe or do that they no longer do anymore. Explaining how they learned from each and then evolved. If you enjoy this episode, please like, share, and subscribe! Link to Aqua Strength Athletes & JACKED & ATHLETIC programs: https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/brand/aqua-strengt...

In episode ten, JB and Cal host their first guest! Ryan Iannaccone is a great friend, but he's also an accomplished swimmer, former captain of a D1 program, and coach. We discuss some of Ryan's craziest & biggest success stories, his mentality as an elite athlete, and the advice he has for younger swimmers. We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation we had with Ryan. If this episod...

In this episode of The Aqua Strength Podcast, JB and Cal go in-depth on the mental side of things. They discuss the weight of performance, self-talk, and mental battles. Following that, they chat about coaching burnout and how to avoid it. If you enjoy this episode, please like, share, and subscribe! Link to Aqua Strength Athletes & JACKED & ATHLETIC programs: https://marketplace.trainhero...

In episode eight, Cal takes the reigns and finally interviews Jack after going off script last week. He asks him about his journey in fitness, where it all began, his "aha" moment, building Aqua Strength, and what it all means to him. If you enjoy the podcast, please like, share, and subscribe! Link to Aqua Strength Athletes & JACKED & ATHLETIC programs: https://marketplace.train...

In this episode of The Aqua Strength Podcast, Cal had planned on interviewing Jack and asking him questions about the last few years of building his business and brand. However, a different and completely organic conversation arose that the two ended up discussing for the entirety of the episode. It turned into an in depth discussion and analysis about training, overtraining, learning from others,...

In episode six, JB and Cal answer some of the audience's questions that were sent to them via Instagram. Topics like training splits, overuse injuries, and the power of jumps and sprints for all athletes are discussed. If you have a question you want to be featured on the show for the next Q&A, send it to Jack or Cal via email or instagram. If you enjoy episode six, please share the show...

In this episode, JB and Cal review and discuss Cal's weekend at legendary Coach Tony Holler's "Feed the Cats" seminar in Irvine, CA. Link to Aqua Strength Athletes & Jacked & Athletic programs: https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/brand/aqua-strength-performance?attrib=538828-web Link to ASP website: https://www.aquastrengthperformance.com/

In episode #4, JB and Cal reflect for a bit on the last few years of building Aqua Strength. They both bring a couple of topics to discuss that they haven't told one an other yet. Subjects like youth sport specialization, "optimal" training, the perfect training frequency and self-honesty are a few of the talking points. Link to Aqua Strength Athletes & Jacked & Athletic pro...

In this episode JB and Cal catch up and talk sports/training for a bit before getting into their first Q&A. Link to Aqua Strength Athletes & Jacked & Athletic programs: https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/brand/aqua-strength-performance?attrib=538828-web Link to ASP website: https://www.aquastrengthperformance.com/

In episode #2, Jack Brown (@aquastrengthperformance) and Cal Brown (@aquastrengthcb) talk about some of the most important lessons they've learned in life, sports, and beyond. Link to Aqua Strength Athletes & Jacked & Athletic programs: https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/brand/aqua-strength-performance?attrib=538828-web Link to ASP website: https://www.aquastrengthperformance.com/

Welcome to the Aqua Strength Podcast. In the first episode Jack and Cal give an intro about themselves, their business (Aqua Strength Performance) and what they've been up to the last couple years. Expect to hear chats about the aquatic world, sports performance and strength training, sports psychology and much more. Future episodes will consist of discussions like this, stories, guests, and...