The Swim Brief

Greg Meehan returns in his new role to talk about what he’s actually doing to change the direction of USA Swimming. Debrief: Greg Meehan (Now as National Team Director) Chris DeSantis

This Thanksgiving, we talk to somebody with a nearly 60 year history of coaching in the sport. Come for the wisdom of coaching 8 and unders and stay for the story of what Mark Spitz dad was like when he was an age grouper. Debrief: Kathy Shoemaker Chris DeSantis

What can a coach do to prepare for mid-season? I work through my checklist for coaches. Solo Brief: Mid Season Checklist Chris DeSantis

Eric Anderson joins me to talk about a coaching adventure that has taken him from Canada to Denmark and now in Malaysia. Debrief: Eric Anderson Chris DeSantis

ASCA Board Member, past president and Albany Academy Assistant AD Mike Murray and I survey the youth sports landscape. Mike makes a stunning admission about himself as a sports parent. Debrief: Mike Murray Chris DeSantis

Ray Looze joins to talk about taking risks, how to train athletes for international competition, training the Shackell siblings and handling the disappointment of being left off the 2024 Olympic Staff. Debrief: Ray Looze Chris DeSantis

Glenn Neufeld joins to talk Mental Dryland clinics and some of the gaps it aims to address. No David Arlucks were actually harmed in the production of this podcast. Are We Coming for Fitter and Faster Chris DeSantis

Chris Webb of GAIN and the Sarasota Sharks joins to talk about my participation in an upcoming event with GAIN and share coaching wisdom. For more information on GAIN and the Master Path, go to www.gainswim.com/ Debrief: Chris Webb Chris DeSantis

I sit down with Dave Rolling of FGCU and Princeton’s Matt Crispino to talk about the recent changes to the NCAA format that have the swimming world abuzz. Nerd Alert: NCAA Changes Chris DeSantis

Jake Gibbons is more than just a coach at Bolles. We address his recent viral post on Instagram, team culture and how to present yourself responsibly on social media. Debrief: Jake Gibbons Chris DeSantis

Coaching legend George Kennedy, seven-time NCAA Division III Coach of the year, joins to talk about kindness, his legacy and more. Debrief: George Kennedy Chris DeSantis

Longtime friend of the podcast Jenn Verser joins to talk all things coaching, especially focused on disordered eating, perfectionism and finding your why. Debrief: Jenn Verser Chris DeSantis

David Guthrie is one of the greatest masters swimmers of all time, and he joins to share his journey across three decades. Debrief: David Guthrie Chris DeSantis

I answer listener questions about goals and tell you how I approach goal setting with individuals. All Your Goal Questions Answered Chris DeSantis

Dave Rollins joins with newcomer Graham Carpenter to talk about how to make a career in college swimming. We share perspectives from our first ways into the business along with what’s changing. Please donate to the podcast at the following link. riverside_graham+dave__ aug 11, 2025 001_swim_brief Permalink

Mitch Lyons, lawyer and basketball coach, joins to discuss creating a curriculum for coaches to break from from harmful historical norms. You can find his guide here. If you want to donate to the podcast, follow this link. Debrief: Mitch Lyons Chris DeSantis Permalink

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