Chris DeSantis

The Swim Brief

Sports EN ↓ 99 episodes

A swimming podcast featuring natural conversations about the sport. Chris DeSantis brings the poolside conversation to the podcast form.

Author

Chris DeSantis

Category

Sports

Podcast website

www.chrisdcoach.com

Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

Wyoming Upgrading Swimming with Dave Denniston 17.03.2025

Dave Denniston, the head coach of University of Wyoming, joins to share some good news from the world of college swimming. Wyoming Upgrading Swimming with Dave Denniston Chris DeSantis

USA Swimming CEO+College Cuts 10.03.2025

I go solo to give my take on the most recent USA Swimming CEO debacle and the ongoing developments in college swimming. USA Swimming CEO+College Cuts Chris DeSantis

Training Adlington, Peaty and Wiffen 03.03.2025

Mike Peyrebrune joins once again to share sports science insights from training three Olympic gold medalists. Training Adlington, Peaty and Wiffen Chris DeSantis

Samantha Barany, Executive Director CSCAA 24.02.2025

I’m speaking at the CSCAA annual meeting! I brought on Sam Barany to discuss the event and all the major issues facing college swimming. Samantha Barany, Executive Director CSCAA Chris DeSantis

Kim Dietrichsen: Coaching Coaches 17.02.2025

Kim Dietrichsen, Head of Coaching in Danish Swimming, joins to talk how he became a “coach of coaches” and trade knowledge. Kim Dietrichsen: Coaching Coaches Chris DeSantis

Misja Klevstig 10.02.2025

In Sweden I spent three hours talking to a guy I’d just met, then I invited him to come on the podcast. Listen and find out why I found Misja Klevstig so interesting. Misja Klevstig Chris DeSantis

Jakub Maly 03.02.2025

Jakub Maly, former international competitor for Austria, Minnesota student-athlete and fellow recovering coach, joins the podcast to discuss life, family, and coaching. Jakub Maly Chris DeSantis

Mike Peyrebrune 27.01.2025

Mike Peyrebrune, sport scientist and high performance coach at Loughborough University, joins to talk about applying sport science. Mike Peyrebrune Chris DeSantis

Positive Psychology in the Work Place 21.01.2025

My wife and Chairman of the Board joins to discuss some concepts of Positive Psychology in the workplace. Positive Psychology in the Work Place Chris DeSantis

Reviewing WADC 14.01.2025

Hot off an awesome weekend with coaches, I give my review of the weekend for posterity. Reviewing WADC Chris DeSantis

Herbie Behm 06.01.2025

The coach of the defending Men’s Division 1 National Champions joins to talk about Short Course Worlds, team culture and his process for constant learning. Herbie Behm Chris DeSantis

Mid-Major Coaching in the House Era 30.12.2024

Neil Yost, the coach of the Men’s and Women’s teams at Mount Saint Mary’s. He shares his unique perspective on coaching in what he calls the “Mid-House” era. Mid-Major Coaching in the House Era Chris DeSantis

Nico Messer: Double Duty 16.12.2024

Nico Messer returns to talk juggling coaching a team and working with Swiss Army athletes and share insights on AI from his recently completed computer science degree. Sign up for proswimworkouts with the promo code cdswimcoach. Nico Messer: Double Duty Chris DeSantis

Ricki Clausen: Scandinavian Athletes 09.12.2024

Ricki Clausen joins to talk about the development of Scandinavian Athletes, a model for directly funding elite swimmers. Ricki Clausen: Direct Swimmer Funding Chris DeSantis

Bill Dorenkott 02.12.2024

The Head Coach of Swimming and Diving from THE Ohio State University joins me for a wide ranging conversation. Bill Dorenkott Chris DeSantis

Thorbjörn Holmberg 25.11.2024

The director of swimming at Poseidon Swim Club in Lund, Sweden joins to discuss the upcoming WADC conference, the Swedish Center for Aquatic Research, and inviting himself onto the pool deck at UCLA. Thorbörn Holmberg Chris DeSantis

What's Next in College Swimming 18.11.2024

Trying to answer some unanswerable questions. What's Next in College Swimming Chris DeSantis

Science, Art and Psychology ft. Glenn Neufeld 11.11.2024

Eternal friend of the podcast Glenn Neufeld to talks about another way to classify the skills of coaches. Science, Art and Psychology ft. Glenn Neufeld Chris DeSantis

Ashley Eckermann Returns 04.11.2024

Ashley Eckermann of Maximize the Mind gets invited back to talk ego, confrontation and mental skills that go beyond sports performance. Ashley Eckermann Returns Chris DeSantis

Katie Davis 28.10.2024

Katie Davis, an accountant for athletic departments through her work at James Moore & Co, gives insight into the post-House settlement landscape. Katie Davis Chris DeSantis

Greg Meehan 21.10.2024

Greg Meehan talks Olympic coaching, Torri Huske’s magical year and harmonizing your coaching and personal life. Greg Meehan Chris DeSantis

Nathan Lavery 14.10.2024

Nathan Lavery and I talk Georgia Tech job opening, dogs and Brett Hawke’s Sprint Revolution. Nathan Lavery Chris DeSantis

Trever Gray Nutrition Coaching 07.10.2024

Coach Trever drops by to coach my wife, Kate, to prepare for her ultra marathon and to help me improve my over all fitness. You can sign up for coaching at his website Trever Gray Nutrition Coaching Chris DeSantis

USA Swimming's Joel Shinofield 30.09.2024

Joel Shinofield joins from USA Swimming’s annual business meeting to answer listener submitted questions. USA Swimming's Joel Shinofield Chris DeSantis

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