The Swim Brief

Trever Gray drops by to give free advice on nutrition and more. For access to Trever’s coaching go to https://www.streamlinednutrition.com/. To donate to the podcast click on the following link. Nerd Alert: Three Diet Misconceptions Chris DeSantis Permalink

In the midst of some of the sport luminaries fighting online, I try to offer something proactive into the mix. Posted before I went on vacation, but don’t worry more podcasts to come! Solobrief: Proactive Advice for USA Swimming Chris DeSantis

Susan Sotir has a PHD in Sports and Exercise Psychology, has coached swimming (including me) and is currently a USA Triathlon Level III coach. We reminisce about the old days and trade coaching knowledge. Support the podcast at the following link . riverside_copy_of sue sotir _ aug 8, 2025 001_swim_brief Permalink

The United States Team was #1 on the medal table- so why does it feel like everyone thinks the world is falling? I react to the dominant narratives around Team USA, high performance psychology and what insight Rowdy Gaines, Michael Phelps, and Ryan Lochte have to add to the conversation. Solobrief: Reacting to Team USA at World Champs Chris DeSantis

Matt Hurst joins to discuss our adoptive father, movies, covid and Ted Lasson. Yes, you read the description correctly. Click here or follow this link to support the podcast: https://chrisdcoach.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=67bb3eedee44bf75a726ca51 Debrief: Matt Hurst Chris DeSantis

Brian Barnes is the head coach of Duke Swimming and Diving. We talk about letting go of being a perfect parent, having a vision and maintaining positivity. Debrief: Brian Barnes Chris DeSantis

Stefanie Williams Moreno is the head coach of Women’s Swimming and Diving at the University of Georgia. Click here to support the podcast with a one time donation. riverside_stef_williams _ jul 14, 2025 001_swim_brief Chris DeSantis

Nancy Hogshead is the founder and CEO of Champion Women, and she joins to discuss sexual abuse reforms in the sporting world and transgender participation in women’s sports. Debrief: Nancy Hogshead Chris DeSantis

McGee Moody joins to share insight from a career both inside and outside of swimming. Debrief McGee Moody Chris DeSantis

NC State Swimming and Diving head coach and Singapore World Championships head coach for Team USA Braden Holloway joins to discuss the big summer meets, how to build a team from the ground up and the process of investing in your family. Debrief: Braden Holloway Chris DeSantis

Trever Gray joins to talk about my blog post on Positive Masculinity, and then about Streamlined Nutrition and his pursuit of golf greatness. streamlinednutrition.com Positive Masculinity w/Trever Gray Chris DeSantis

Dave Rollins joins to swap stories about he we met our wives, and how to navigate partnership with coaching. Coaching and Having a Partner w/Dave Rollins Chris DeSantis

I respond to listener questions and comments, as well as the ongoing developments around Brett Hawke and the Enhanced Games. "Enhanced" Part Two Chris DeSantis

I bring on fellow podcaster Ahmad Zeid to talk about his foray into podcasting and his thoughts on the way that swimming is covered. Debrief: Ahmad Zeid (Big Friendly Swim Podcast) Chris DeSantis

Mark Bernardino recently announced his retirement from coaching, so I took the opportunity to ask him a few questions about what he’s learned over 50 years. Debrief: Mark Bernardino Chris DeSantis

Brett Hawke things going all in on performance enhancing drugs is the path forward for sports. My thoughts on his move. Brett Hawke Tries to "Enhance" Swimming Chris DeSantis

Chapman University Head Coach Juliet Suess joins me to talk about the history of swimming, inclusion and integrating psychological practices into your daily. Debrief: Juliet Suess Chris DeSantis

What does a coach do with the oddball schedule and random pockets of time to complete their life? Life Outside of Coaching w/Dave Rollins Chris DeSantis

Dave Rollins joins to troubleshoot the profession of coaching and the life that happens outside and with it. Work/Life Harmony w/Dave Rollins Chris DeSantis

The man with a bio a mile long joins the podcast for a wide ranging discussion coaching and personal development. Bob Bowman Chris DeSantis Permalink

Dave Rollins comes in to help answer a listener question about “ego based coaching”. Ego Based Coaching w/Dave Rollins Chris DeSantis

Dave Dow checks in from The College of New Jersey, a special place within the college swimming eco system. Dave Dow Chris DeSantis

I had the chance to talk to a different crowd. Here’s what I learned. Outside Insights Chris DeSantis Permalink

Dave Rollins joins to talk about what’s going on at Florida Gulf Coast and the potential the school sees in the current collegiate landscape. Dave Rollins Chris DeSantis

Rob Fox joins to share a frequent topic of our coaching conversations. Solving Your Own Problems ft. Rob Fox Chris DeSantis