#262 Chris Webb on the athletic development & physical literacy of swimmers

Chris Webb leads GAIN Swimming. GAIN Swimming instills, "a culture of daily physical preparation that grows & nurtures adaptable swimming athletes who understand the wisdom of their bodies, its ability to self-organize and solve movement problems." They are the sport's top dryland program in America. Chris was a coach for many years with experience at the University of Pittsburgh (his alma mater), Carmel Swim Club, Carmel High School, SwimMAC, and T2 Aquatics. 00:00 Bratter PA Immigration Law 00:05 Hello Chris Webb 02:50 Athletic development for swimmers 04:30 Swim like you walk 05:00 Bill Boomer 08:40 Your relationship with the water 13:45 Coaching the whole person 16:05 Vern Gambetta Method 21:20 GAIN Swimming 27:30 Coach Parent Education 32:25 The Separator 36:20 Crazy parents & coaches 42:15 Never follow a legend 48:00 Parenting 54:00 Information overload 58:00 Stop reading swimming Our Sponsors: BRATTER PA IMMIGRATION LAW: Exclusive immigration representation of athletes, entrepreneurs, artists, investors, and entertainers. SWIM ANGELFISH: Receive the tools and skills needed to teach swimmers with autism, physical disabilities, anxiety, sensory and motor conditions with Swim Angelfish, the global leader in adaptive swim. Get certified online today! BEINE WELLNESS BUILDING: Individualize your nutrition with genetic testing and personalized plans. Eat, supplement, and recover based on your genetics. VASA: Essential dryland for stronger, better, faster swimmers. Save 10% using the code "brett" at checkout! DESTRO SWIM TOWERS: Save $150 per double swim tower by using the code "brett" at checkout! SWIMNERD: Big and small digital pace clocks, virtual scoreboards, and live results. Subscribe to the Swimnerd Newsletter at swimspam.com Subscribe & Listen: Apple Podcasts Google Spotify YouTube Produced by: SWIMNERD