The Aqua Strength Podcast

In this episode, Cal & Jack reveal their full weekly training blueprint for sprint swimmers looking to become ELITE sprinters. If you're a coach, athlete, or parent frustrated with the outdated “more is better” approach, this episode is your wake-up call to rethink recovery, technique, and race-specific practice. You'll discover how to structure a week of training that balances high-intensity speed work with strategic rest. From a five-day workout philosophy to the importance of emotional environment, Cal and Jack share detailed plans for each day highlighting how targeted sessions can significantly improve top-end speed, "speed endurance", and race readiness without overtraining or sacrificing joy. We break down the core principles of Charlie Francis's high-low model, exploring how to harness the nervous system for maximum gains, without the middle ground that leads to stagnation. Dive into tactical tips on implementing speed-focused drills like resisted efforts, race-pace sets, overspeed training, and hypoxic breathing, all designed to enhance neural output and technical consistency under fatigue. Why does this approach matter? Because neglecting recovery and mental clarity can leave athletes stuck in a cycle of unproductive training and declining performance. The episode reveals how to create a supportive environment, leverage outside experts, and make training enjoyable. Ultimately making athletes crave practice while achieving measurable progress. This episode arms you with a proven, science-based framework to optimize performance, prevent burnout, and keep athletes excited about the water. If you ENJOY this episode, all we ask is that you hit "follow" and share the show. Thank you. Link to Aqua Strength Athletes + JACKED & ATHLETIC programs:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/brand/aqua-strength-performance?attrib=538828-web⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Most athletes think peak performance comes from pushing harder or doing more drills, but the true game-changers are the mindsets and habits they develop outside the pool. In this episode of the Aqua Strength podcast, Cal and Jack reveal five ELITE athletes from other sports who hold invaluable lessons for swimmers and water polo players alike.If you ENJOY this episode, all we ask is that you hit "follow" and share the show. Thank you. Link to Aqua Strength Athletes + JACKED & ATHLETIC programs:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/brand/aqua-strength-performance?attrib=538828-web⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Most swimmers and coaches focus heavily on training volume and technique, but what if the key to unlocking faster performance lies in the mental game and environment? In this eye-opening episode, Jack and Cal reveal how the mental side of sport (confidence, race exposure, and coaching mindset) can make or break race-day results, even more than physical preparation.Discover how real confidence is built through consistent race-like experiences and how exposing athletes to pressure situations regularly transforms their performance. If you ENJOY this episode, all we ask is that you hit "follow" and share the show. Thank you. Link to Aqua Strength Athletes + JACKED & ATHLETIC programs:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/brand/aqua-strength-performance?attrib=538828-web⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Adam Peaty, the fastest breaststroker in history, discusses his career, training, mindset and dominance. We cover prioritizing speed over endurance, discover how his revolutionary approach to training (focusing on explosive power, precise stroke rate, and mental resilience) can transform performance and reignite passion for the sport. Whether you're a coach, athlete, or enthusiast, this episode is full of incredible value and insight from an absolute legend in the sport. Thank you Adam. If you ENJOY this episode, all we ask is that you leave us a review and share the show. Thank you. Link to Aqua Strength Athletes + JACKED & ATHLETIC programs:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/brand/aqua-strength-performance?attrib=538828-web⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In episode 66 with Kaitlyn Johnson, we explore her incredible swimming story. From her early days at the YMCA, 28x All-American at Clarion University, to qualifying for the Olympic Trials after training in the pool ONE day per week. Caitlin's journey defies the traditional training narrative. Discover how strategic rest, smart nutrition, and focused training led her to peak performance, after years of being out of the pool. Kaitlyn shares her unique approach to training, emphasizing quality over quantity and how strength training played an integral role in her success as a sprinter. If you ENJOY this episode, all we ask is that you leave us a review and share the show. Thank you. Link to Aqua Strength Athletes + JACKED & ATHLETIC programs:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/brand/aqua-strength-performance?attrib=538828-web⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In episode 65 of The Aqua Strength Podcast, JB and Cal chat with famous Track Coach, Tony Holler. Tony is known for his training system "Feed the Cats," that he's been using and teaching across the world for DECADES. Tony works with coaches to implement these sprint based training techniques and coaching philosophies across TONS of sports (track, football, soccer, lacrosse, baseball, hockey, basketball, etc.) The list goes on. And today, Tony took time to outline his systems and share how his approach could be implemented into the sport of swimming. Tony has over 40+ years of Coaching and teaching experience and a list of accomplishments that would be too long to write out. He is a master of his craft, and cares MOST about helping athletes fall in love with their sport. It was an absolute honor and privilege to speak with Coach Tony Holler. Enjoy.If you ENJOY this episode, all we ask is that you leave us a review and share the show. Thank you. Link to Aqua Strength Athletes + JACKED & ATHLETIC programs:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/brand/aqua-strength-performance?attrib=538828-web⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of the pod, JB and Cal chat with Elvis Burrows. Elvis is a former Olympic swimmer turned coach, consultant, & commentator. We discuss why most swimmers are training their brains and bodies for the middle of the race, not the finish line, why traditional yardage-focused practices are holding athletes back, and how embracing high-intensity, technical training can unlock unprecedented speed.In this episode, you’ll discover why less can be more in the sport of swimming. Elvis breaks down the misunderstood difference between yardage and volume, exposing the flawed belief that more laps equal faster times. You'll learn how elite swimmers develop the killer instinct and technical mastery that turn races into wins.This episode is essential listening for coaches tired of the status quo, athletes hungry to improve, and anyone fed up with slow progress from endless yardage. Link to Aqua Strength Athletes + JACKED & ATHLETIC programs:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/brand/aqua-strength-performance?attrib=538828-web⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Aqua Strength Agreement:If you enjoy this episode, or it provides any sort of value, we ask that you please share the show and leave us a review. The only way the ASP community grows, is if you share the show. Thank YOU so much.

Unlock the secret to staying strong, healthy, and injury-free as a masters athlete. Discover how simple movement routines, strategic strength training, and mobility can transform your performance—and your everyday life. Whether you're swimming multiple times a week or just want to keep your body thriving years into your athletic journey, this episode explains the most effective principles that we use with all of the masters athletes we train. Link to Aqua Strength Athletes + JACKED & ATHLETIC programs:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/brand/aqua-strength-performance?attrib=538828-web⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Aqua Strength Agreement:If you enjoy this episode, or it provides any sort of value, we ask that you please share the show and leave us a review. The only way the ASP community grows, is if you share the show. Thank YOU so much.

In this episode of The Aqua Strength Podcast, hosts Jack and Cal Brown dive into the power of maintaining a positive attitude, even when circumstances don't go as planned. They share personal stories and insights on how a good attitude can be a total game-changer. The episode emphasizes the importance of emotional intelligence, the impact of surrounding oneself with positive people, and practical steps to cultivate a resilient mindset. Link to Aqua Strength Athletes + JACKED & ATHLETIC programs:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/brand/aqua-strength-performance?attrib=538828-web⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Aqua Strength Agreement:If you enjoy this episode, or it provides any sort of value, we ask that you please share the show and leave us a review. The only way the ASP community grows, is if you share the show. Thank YOU so much.

In this episode of The Aqua Strength Podcast, we sit down with Coach Jake Kirsch to explore his journey from a multi-sport athlete to a leading figure in youth strength training. Jake shares his insights on building strong foundations, both physically and mentally, for young athletes. We delve into the importance of mentorship, the challenges of youth sports today, and how to cultivate a supportive and impactful coaching environment. Whether you're a coach, parent, or athlete, Jake's wisdom offers valuable lessons on leadership and personal growth.Link to Aqua Strength Athletes + JACKED & ATHLETIC programs:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/brand/aqua-strength-performance?attrib=538828-web⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Aqua Strength Agreement:If you enjoy this episode, or it provides any sort of value, we ask that you please share the show and leave us a review. The only way the ASP community grows, is if you share the show. Thank YOU so much.

In Episode 60 of The Aqua Strength Podcast, we chat with Coach Ray Zingler, a seasoned strength and conditioning expert, & owner of Zingler Strength & Speed. From his early days training in a basement gym to building a thriving coaching business, Ray shares his insights on the importance of authenticity, the power of community, and the role of strength training in personal development. Discover how Ray's philosophy transcends traditional coaching, focusing on holistic growth and resilience.Link to Aqua Strength Athletes + JACKED & ATHLETIC programs:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/brand/aqua-strength-performance?attrib=538828-web⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Aqua Strength Agreement:If you enjoy this episode, or it provides any sort of value, we ask that you please share the show and leave us a review. The only way the ASP community grows, is if you share the show. Thank YOU so much.

In this episode of the pod, coach Austin Pillado shares his unique perspective on the benefits of a multi-sport background and how it has influenced his coaching philosophy. Discover how he emphasizes mental preparation and adaptability to help his athletes thrive. We also explore the critical role of strength training in swimming. Whether you're an athlete, coach, or sports enthusiast, this conversation is packed with great insight from Washington State University's, Associate Head Coach. Link to Aqua Strength Athletes + JACKED & ATHLETIC programs:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/brand/aqua-strength-performance?attrib=538828-web⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Aqua Strength Agreement:If you enjoy this episode, or it provides any sort of value, we ask that you please share the show and leave us a review. The only way the ASP community grows, is if you share the show. Thank YOU so much.

In this episode of the pod, Cade Carter takes us through his transformative journey from a young, aspiring athlete, to a D1 football player & seasoned strength enthusiast. Cade shares how his passion for weightlifting began, the impact it had on his football career, and the life lessons he gained from the discipline of training. Listen in as Cade discusses the importance of loving the process, setting achievable goals, and the role of a supportive environment in achieving success. Whether you're into sports or just looking to enhance your personal growth, Cade's insights offer valuable takeaways for everyone.Link to Aqua Strength Athletes + JACKED & ATHLETIC programs:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/brand/aqua-strength-performance?attrib=538828-web⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Aqua Strength Agreement:If you enjoy this episode, or it provides any sort of value, we ask that you please share the show and leave us a review. The only way the ASP community grows, is if you share the show. Thank YOU so much.

In episode 57 of the pod, JB and Cal dive into an enlightening conversation with registered dietitian Danielle Getty. Discover the critical role nutrition plays in athletic performance and personal well-being. Danielle shares her extensive experience working with athletes, from the New York City Ballet to high school sports teams, and offers practical advice on how to fuel your body effectively. Learn about the importance of balanced meals, the impact of social media on dietary choices, and how small changes can lead to significant improvements in energy and performance. Link to Aqua Strength Athletes + JACKED & ATHLETIC programs:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/brand/aqua-strength-performance?attrib=538828-web⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Aqua Strength Agreement:If you enjoy this episode, or it provides any sort of value, we ask that you please share the show and leave us a review. The only way the ASP community grows, is if you share the show. Thank YOU so much.

In this episode of The Aqua Strength Podcast, hosts Jack and Cal Brown dive into the six essential exercises every adult should incorporate into their training routine. From lunges to lat pull-downs, they discuss the benefits, variations, and accessibility of each movement, ensuring that listeners of all fitness levels can find value. Plus, they share personal stories and insights on the importance of positivity and encouragement in the gym. Link to Aqua Strength Athletes + JACKED & ATHLETIC programs:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/brand/aqua-strength-performance?attrib=538828-web⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Aqua Strength Agreement:If this episode provided you with VALUE, we ask that you please share the show & hit the follow button. The only way the ASP community grows, is if you share the show. Thank YOU so much.

In Episode 55 of The Aqua Strength Podcast, Jack and Cal dive into the power of embracing discomfort and continuous effort in personal and professional growth. They share personal stories of overcoming challenges, the importance of stepping out of comfort zones, and how these experiences shape their lives. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about resilience, risk-taking, and the pursuit of passion. The Aqua Strength Agreement:If you enjoy this episode, or it provides any sort of value, we ask that you please share the show and leave us a review. The only way the ASP community grows, is if you share the show. Thank YOU so much.Link to Aqua Strength Athletes + JACKED & ATHLETIC programs:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/brand/aqua-strength-performance?attrib=538828-web⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this conversation, Austin discusses the importance of authenticity in coaching and business, the challenges of navigating the strength coaching landscape, and the significance of building a real and meaningful community. We discuss the shift from traditional training methods to more innovative approaches that focus on athlete-centric coaching and the role of mindset in athletic development. Follow along with Austin -Instagram: @austinjochumYoutube: @jochumstrengthPodcast: Jochum Strength PodcastThe Aqua Strength Agreement:If you enjoy this episode, or it provides any sort of value, we ask that you please share the show and leave us a review. The only way the ASP community grows, is if you share the show. Thank YOU so much.Link to Aqua Strength Athletes + JACKED & ATHLETIC programs:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/brand/aqua-strength-performance?attrib=538828-web⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of The Aqua Strength Podcast, Cal and Jack dive into THREE training mistakes that athletes often make. Discover how to differentiate between working out and training, the importance of following a structured program, and why recovery is crucial for progress. Whether you're a high school athlete or a busy professional, this episode offers valuable insights to help you optimize your training routine and achieve your fitness goals. Join us for practical advice and actionable tips to elevate your performance!The Aqua Strength Agreement:If you enjoy this episode, or it provides any sort of value, we ask that you please share the show and leave us a review. The only way the ASP community grows, is if you share the show. Thank YOU so much.Link to Aqua Strength Athletes + JACKED & ATHLETIC programs:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/brand/aqua-strength-performance?attrib=538828-web⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of the AquaStrength podcast, JB and Cal sit down with Nathan Adrian, a three-time Olympian and gold medalist, to explore the journey behind his success. Nathan opens up about his early days in swimming, the role of camaraderie and culture in sports, and the mental strategies that have propelled him to the top. From his experiences at Cal to his Olympic triumphs, Nathan's story is a testament to dedication and resilience. Don't miss this chance to gain valuable insights from one of swimming's greatsThe Aqua Strength Agreement:If you enjoy this episode, or it provides any sort of value, we ask that you please share the show and leave us a review. The only way the ASP community grows, is if you share the show. Thank YOU so much.Link to Aqua Strength Athletes + JACKED & ATHLETIC programs:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/brand/aqua-strength-performance?attrib=538828-web⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join Jack and Cal as they dive back into The Aqua Strength Podcast, kicking off Season 3 with BIG energy and insights. This episode explores the balance between personal commitments and professional growth, highlighting the importance of prioritizing health and fitness. Discover how Jack and Cal navigate the challenges of coaching, the power of online training, and the value of staying true to oneself in the digital age. Tune in for engaging discussions, personal anecdotes, and a glimpse into the future of ASP. The Aqua Strength Agreement:If you enjoy this episode, or it provides value, we ask that you please share the show and leave us a review! The only way the ASP community grows, is if you share the show. Thank YOU so much. Link to Aqua Strength Athletes + JACKED & ATHLETIC programs:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/brand/aqua-strength-performance?attrib=538828-web⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In episode FIFTY of the pod, JB and Cal chat with Coach, host of the Hyperformance Podcast, and business owner, Angus Bradley. Angus lives and works in Australia and has a very large social media presence. He has a ton of experience training athletes, gen pop, and more recently doing coaching education seminars with all kinds of programs (including the MLB and other professional sports teams). We cover tons of incredible topics including how to build a presence on social media, the ins and outs of online training, building a fitness business, & MUCH more.To keep up with Angus you can check out his profiles onInstagram - angusbradley92Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6fikBYoRwsllJ4Spgf5eu4?si=570f4c858b634b54Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@angusbradley92The Aqua Strength Agreement:If you enjoy this episode, or it provides any sort of value, we ask that you please share the show and leave us a review! The only way the ASP community grows, is if you share the show. Thank YOU so much.Link to Aqua Strength Athletes + JACKED & ATHLETIC programs:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/brand/aqua-strength-performance?attrib=538828-web⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of the podcast, JB and Cal chat with Coach Joel Smith. Joel is an incredible mind in the field of performance. He is the founder of Just Fly Sports and The Just Fly Performance Podcast. His decades of experience, time working in the track & field world, extensive knowledge and 7 years spent as the athletic performance coach for the Cal (UC Berkeley) swim program made this an incredibly insightful conversation. Topics discussed include speed development for aquatic athletes, getting swimmers out of their comfort zones, where the gym can have the biggest impact for athletes, and MUCH more. If you're interested in checking out more of Coach Joel's work you can find him on social media @justflysports , you can check out his podcast "The Just Fly Performance Podcast" and go to his website for tons of incredible resources. https://www.just-fly-sports.com/The Aqua Strength Agreement:If you enjoy this episode, or it provides any sort of value, we ask that you please share the show and leave us a review. The only way the ASP community grows, is if you share the show. Thank YOU so much.Link to Aqua Strength Athletes + JACKED & ATHLETIC programs:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/brand/aqua-strength-performance?attrib=538828-web⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In episode 48 of The Aqua Strength Podcast we chat with Coach Sam Hoekstra. Sam has a wealth of knowledge and experience on the pool deck. He recently moved from the midwest to Oceanside, CA where he is now working with the renowned swim team, The Race Club. In this episode we talk about how The Race Club is using new equipmennt and technology to bring a more scientific approach to the sport. We go in depth on propulsion, efficiency, mobility, and MUCH more. The Aqua Strength Agreement:If you enjoy this episode, or it provides any sort of value, we ask that you please share the show and leave us a review! The only way the ASP community grows, is if you share the show. Thank YOU so much.Link to Aqua Strength Athletes + JACKED & ATHLETIC programs:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/brand/aqua-strength-performance?attrib=538828-web⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In episode 47 of The Aqua Strength Podcast, JB and Cal chat with leading expert, author, and world renowned S&C coach, Mike Boyle of MBSC (Mike Boyle Strength & Conditioning).Mike goes in depth on functional training, gives his opinions on the sport of swimming, shares a wealth of knowledge from over four decades of experience, and MUCH more. We are beyond thankful for Mike taking the time to chat with us. Mike is considered the leading expert in the field of S&C and has worked with the most elite athletes from all different sports. His words hold weight, and we hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did.The Aqua Strength Agreement:If you enjoy this episode, or it provides any sort of value, we ask that you please share the show and leave us a review. The only way the ASP community grows, is if you share the show. Thank YOU so much.Link to Aqua Strength Athletes + JACKED & ATHLETIC programs:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/brand/aqua-strength-performance?attrib=538828-web⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In episode 46, Brittany VanderGroef shares her experiences with various sports and the unique challenges of coaching different athletes. Brittany highlights the importance of building relationships with athletes and coaches, and understanding the specific needs of different sports. Brittany also discusses the cultural differences in training approaches, particularly in water polo, and offers valuable advice for young coaches looking to make an impact in the field.The Aqua Strength Agreement:If you enjoy this episode, or it provides any sort of value, we ask that you please share the show and leave us a review. The only way the ASP community grows, is if you share the show. Thank YOU so much.Link to Aqua Strength Athletes + JACKED & ATHLETIC programs:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/brand/aqua-strength-performance?attrib=538828-web⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, JB and Cal talk building community, shifting perspectives, understanding dosage, and the power of frequency. The Aqua Strength Agreement:If you enjoy this episode, or it provides any sort of value, we ask that you please share the show and leave us a review! The only way the ASP community grows, is if you share the show. Thank YOU so much.Link to Aqua Strength Athletes + JACKED & ATHLETIC programs:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/brand/aqua-strength-performance?attrib=538828-web⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of the pod JB and Cal chat about several topics including managing stress, allowing yourself to be vulnerable, how consistency pays off, and also share a cool announcement. The Aqua Strength Agreement:If you enjoy this episode, or it provides any sort of value, we ask that you please share the show and leave us a review! The only way the ASP community grows, is if you share the show. Thank YOU so much.Link to Aqua Strength Athletes + JACKED & ATHLETIC programs:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/brand/aqua-strength-performance?attrib=538828-web⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Episode 43 is a special one. JB and Cal welcome on one of Jack's biggest mentors in the field of S&C and life, Coach Josh Heidegger. Josh has over a decade of experience coaching at the collegiate level. He's spent time at some of the most renowned universities in the country including Cal Berkeley, University of Washington, and most recently USC where he served as Director of Olympic Sports Performance. Not only is Josh an elite coach, mentor, and friend... He is an incredible leader. Josh's knowledge, attitude, and outlook generated a brilliant discussion that we are excited to share. Topics include, getting into S&C, advice for young coaches, service based leadership, & MUCH more. The Aqua Strength Agreement:If you enjoy this episode, or it provides any sort of value, we ask that you please share the show and leave us a review! The only way the ASP community grows, is if you share the show. Thank YOU so much.Link to Aqua Strength Athletes + JACKED & ATHLETIC programs:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/brand/aqua-strength-performance?attrib=538828-web⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

JB and Cal welcome back their first repeat guest, Sean Kao. Sean is the founder and head coach of Aquatic Sports Performance in Southern California. He is an absolutely incredible mind in the field with years of experience that is truly making a positive impact on a TON of athletes lives. We highly recommend checking out his instagram page (@aquaticsportsperformance) and YouTube channel. Meanwhile enjoy the episode where we cover a variety of topics regarding aquatic sports, strength training, elite athletes, & coaching. The Aqua Strength Agreement:If you enjoy this episode, or it provides any sort of value, we ask that you please share the show and leave us a review! The only way the ASP community grows, is if you share the show. Thank YOU so much.Link to Aqua Strength Athletes + JACKED & ATHLETIC programs:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/brand/aqua-strength-performance?attrib=538828-web⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, JB and Cal chat with USC alumni and assistant coach for the Fordham University swim team, Harry Homans. Fresh off a trip to olympic trials and an incredible career at USC, Harry has taken a step onto the pool deck to begin his journey coaching. We cover topics such as transitioning from athlete to coach, making practices engaging, and MUCH more. The Aqua Strength Agreement: If you enjoy this episode, or it provides any sort of value, we ask that you please share the show and leave us a review! The only way the ASP community grows, is if you share the show. Thank YOU so much. 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 this episode of the pod, JB and Cal answer three Q&A questions. Topics include, the best ways to recover, difference between multi sport & single sport youth athletes, and are sports really that deep? The Aqua Strength Agreement: If you enjoy this episode, or it provides any sort of value, we ask that you please share the show and leave us a review! The only way the ASP community grows, is if you share the show. Thank YOU so much. 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 39, JB and Cal talk about the incomprehensible demands of sport, overuse injuries, and how surrounding yourself with great people is a complete game changer. The Aqua Strength Agreement: If you enjoy this podcast and it brings you any sort of value, we ask that you please share the show! Send it to a friend, subscribe, like, and leave us a review. Thank you so much. 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 the First episode of 2025, JB and Cal discuss the inevitable time that stands between you and what you want to achieve. The importance of consistency, surrounding yourself with great humans, & understanding that it will take longer than you think are key topics. The Aqua Strength Agreement: If you enjoy this podcast and it brings you any sort of value, we ask that you please share the show! Send it to a friend, subscribe, like, and leave us a review. Thank you so much. 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 this episode of The Aqua Strength Podcast, JB and Cal chat about the past year. Topics include embracing change, ASP's next steps, 2025 goals, & MUCH more. The Aqua Strength Agreement: If you enjoy this podcast and it brings you any sort of value, we ask that you please share the show! Send it to a friend, subscribe, like, and leave us a review. Thank you so much. 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 this episode of the pod JB and Cal chat with chiropractor, water polo coach, and friend, Dr. Sean Thomas. Sean played water polo at Pepperdine University, has been coaching for several years, and is a chiropractor in Southern California. Topics discussed include coaching teenage boys, getting started in the chiropractic world, enjoying the journey, and much more. The Aqua Strength Agreement: If you enjoy this podcast and it brings you any sort of value, we ask that you please share the show! Send it to a friend, subscribe, like, and leave us a review. Thank you so much. 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 this episode of the pod, JB and Cal chat with registered dietitian, strength coach, & business owner, Carley Horan. Topics discussed include educating parents & athletes on nutrition, fostering healthy habits, fueling performance, & much more. The Aqua Strength Agreement: If you enjoy this podcast and it brings you any sort of value, we ask that you please share the show! Send it to a friend, subscribe, like, and leave us a review. Thank you so much. 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/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

This episode was recorded a couple months ago when the podcast first went virtual. JB and Cal have some fun analyzing and discussing some of their most viewed (and controversial) posts on instagram. Topics include working too hard, athletes being treated unfairly, and taking accountability. The Aqua Strength Agreement: If you enjoy this podcast and it brings you any sort of value, we ask that you please share the show! Send it to a friend, subscribe, like, and leave us a review. Thank you so much. 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 this episode of the pod JB and Cal chat with Cal's former boss and mentor, Coach Henry Adelman. Henry is a D1 Strength Coach who's been in the field for nearly a decade and has spent time at five different universities. He's a wealth of knowledge and truly an incredible human. Topics discussed include, the importance of building meaningful relationships with your athletes, having difficult conversations, how to get started in coaching, and much more. We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation. The Aqua Strength Agreement: If you enjoy this podcast and it brings you any sort of value, we ask that you please share the show! Send it to a friend, subscribe, like, and leave us a review. Thank you so much. 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 this episode of the pod, JB and Cal chat with Olympian, Coach, and founder of The Sprint Revolution, Brett Hawke. Brett has been trailblazing sprint swimming for decades and is a well known and incredible mind in the sport. Topics discussed include why swimming has been slow to evolve, muscular vs. neural fatigue, identifying sprinters, more about Brett's journey as an olympian & coach, and much more. Enjoy the episode! You can find Brett on instagram @hawkebr & @sprintrevolution Check out Brett's podcast "Inside with Brett Hawke" Sprint Revolution website: https://sprintrevolution.net/ The Aqua Strength Agreement: If you enjoy this podcast and it brings you any sort of value, we ask that you please share the show! Send it to a friend, subscribe, like, and leave us a review. Thank you so much. 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 31 of the pod, JB and Cal chat with Head Varsity Coach of the Bolles School, Jake Gibbons. Jake has an incredible background in the sport and was recently promoted to the head varsity position where he'll look to continue to the success of the most renowned high school program in the country. Topics discussed include developing humans before athletes, prioritizing fun, building a culture, and some incredible stories. You can find Jake on instagram @coach_jake_swim The Aqua Strength Agreement: If you enjoy this podcast and it brings you any sort of value, we ask that you please share the show! Send it to a friend, subscribe, like, and leave us a review. Thank you so much. 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 30 of the pod, JB and Cal chat with elite water polo player and swimmer turned coach, Zac Monsees. Zac played water polo & swam at Cal Berkeley, continues to do both under The Olympic Club, and coaches for SF Water Polo Club. Topics discussed include developing real mental toughness, how perspective can level you up as an athlete, putting the athlete first, and much more. Check out Zac's blog on Substack here: ⁠https://zmonsees.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web⁠ The Aqua Strength Agreement: If you enjoy this podcast and it brings you any sort of value, we ask that you please share the show! Send it to a friend, subscribe, like, and leave us a review. Thank you so much. 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 this episode JB and Cal chat with University of Wisconsin Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator, Matt Martinez. Matt has been coaching college swimming for the better part of a decade and has spent time at many incredible programs including Cal Berkeley and Notre Dame. Topics discussed include how to properly go about being recruited, being open to change as a coach, and the most important things college coaches look for in high school athletes. The Aqua Strength Agreement: If you enjoy this podcast and it brings you any sort of value, we ask that you please share the show! Send it to a friend, subscribe, like, and leave us a review. Thank you so much. 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 28 of The Aqua Strength Podcast, Jb and Cal chat with fellow performance coach and co-owner of Aquatic Sports Performance, Sean Kao. Sean is a brilliant mind in the aquatics S&C realm. He lives and operates his business in Southern California. Topics discussed include training youth athletes, recovery, having an impact, and much more. Find Sean and his team on instagram @aquaticsportsperformance The Aqua Strength Agreement: If you enjoy this podcast and it brings you any sort of value, we ask that you please share the show! Send it to a friend, subscribe, like, and leave us a review. Thank you so much. 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 this episode JB and Cal chat with strength coach and wrestling coach, Tim Duffy. Tim is a brilliant trainer who continues to compete himself, has a large presence on social media, and a great outlook on coaching. Topics discussed include the importance of coaches continuing to play the sport, having a more important impact on your athletes, and being open to growth as a coach. The Aqua Strength Agreement: If you enjoy this podcast and it brings you any sort of value, we ask that you please share the show! Send it to a friend, subscribe, like, and leave us a review. Thank you so much. 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 26 of the pod JB and Cal chat with LSU alumni and professional swimmer turned coach, Joao Mescolote. Joao is a phenomenal mind in the sport of swimming who currently coaches at NC State. He's got a passion for exploring training methods, strength training, and all things performance. Topics covered include all things swim training, moving through the college game, trial and error, the constant pursuit of learning, and much more. You can find him on instagram @swimcoachjoao The Aqua Strength Agreement: If you enjoy this podcast and it brings you any sort of value, we ask that you please share the show! Send it to a friend, subscribe, like, and leave us a review. Thank you so much. 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 25 of the pod, JB and Cal host their first virtual guest, Grant House. Grant is a pro swimmer that has represented USA on the international level and competed in three Olmympic trials. Grant is also and ASU alumni who now works as a performance coach training athletes. Topics covered include college swimming, how successful programs operate, strength training for aquatic athletes, and much more. Enjoy the episode! The Aqua Strength Agreement: If you enjoy this podcast and it brings you any sort of value, we ask that you please share the show! Send it to a friend, subscribe, like, and leave us a review. Thank you so much. 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 this episode JB and Cal chat with former D1 Javelin thrower, Nick Momaney. They talk about starting a brand new sport in high school, the ins and outs of throwing, setbacks from major injuries, and nerd out about training. Enjoy the episode! The Aqua Strength Agreement: If you enjoy this podcast and it brings you any sort of value, we ask that you please share the show! Send it to a friend, subscribe, like, and leave us a review. Thank you so much. 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 23, JB and Cal chat with former USC captain, professional water polo player, and bay area local, Marcus Longton. Topics such as his time at USC and in Spain playing pro, the importance of steady growth as an athlete, and being short minded after making a mistake are discussed. The Aqua Strength Agreement: If you enjoy this podcast and it brings you any sort of value, we ask that you please share the show! Send it to a friend, subscribe, like, and leave us a review. Thank you so much. 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 22 of the the podcast JB and Cal chat with an indcredible athlete and friend, Brendan Ryan. Brendan is a junior at Seattle University where he is a part of the men's swim team. We talk about his journey through swimming, competing at the Ireland Olympic Trials, and managing nerves in high pressure situations. Enjoy the Episode! The Aqua Strength Agreement: If you enjoy this podcast and it brings you any sort of value, we ask that you please share the show! Send it to a friend, subscribe, like, and leave us a review. Thank you so much. 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 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 Agreement: If you enjoy this podcast and it brings you any sort of value, we ask that you please share the show! Send it to a friend, subscribe, like, and leave us a review. Thank you so much. 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/⁠