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Off the Deck

Off the Deck is hosted by Chris Plumb, the Head Coach and CEO of Carmel Swim Club and the Head Coach of Carmel High School. Chris interviews coaches, leaders, swimmers, and parents to bring you a variety of perspectives on swimming and life.

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00:35:24

Jaime Lewis

Off the Deck ·

2021/11/16

Jaime Lewis is the Head Coach of FLEET in Houston, Texas and she is sitting down with Chris Plumb on this week’s Off the Deck podcast! Jaime grew up swimming for the Woodlands Swim Team and competed for the University of Florida where she was an NCAA All-American. She started coaching with FLEET as an Age Group Coach, and then proceeded to work with the University of Houston Cougars, Gator Swim Club in Gainesville, and most recently worked as the Performance Development Manager for USA Swimming

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00:27:40

Mark Hesse: Part Two

Off the Deck ·

2021/11/09

We’re back with part two of Chris’s interview with Mark Hesse. Their conversation continues and encompasses lessons Mark has learned through his coaching career, especially from his swimmers; the nature of the coach-athlete relationship as a partnership for optimal long-term athletic development; the quality coaching framework and the 4 Cs; the magic of mutual belief and trust; and of course a sprinkling of John Wooden.A quick note on our audio: we apologize for the echo that pops up in this half

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00:26:41

Mark Hesse

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2021/11/02

We’ve got a two-parter! This week, enjoy the first half of Chris’s conversation with Coach Mark Hesse. Mark, an Indiana Swimming Hall of Fame Coach, now lives and coaches in Colorado Springs. Chris and Mark discuss Mark’s start in coaching in northern Virginia and his move to Indiana… discovering along the way they both had the same first coaching jobs in Indiana (covering Carmel Swim Club’s Tigershark group!), Mark’s time building up a powerhouse group at Washington Township Swim Club and North

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00:31:45

Claire Adams

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2021/10/26

The girls high school swimming season starts this week in Indiana, and in honor of that occasion, Chris Plumb is sitting down with the only 16-time champion in the history of the Indiana High School Athletic Association: Claire Adams. Now living in Denver where she works as a second grade teacher, Claire and Chris discuss how swimming continues to serve her as she leads her classroom. Claire reflects on her early swimming memories, high school career, and advice for swimmers embarking on their

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00:33:56

Paul Donovan

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2021/10/19

Paul Donovan is the Director of Competitive Swimming for the Jersey Wahoos. Prior to his time there, he served as the Head Coach at the National Aquatic Centre Performance Centre for Swim Ireland. Chris and Paul discuss the differences between swimming in Ireland versus the United States; finding success in the midst of constraints; advice for club coaches, Paul’s training philosophy and the structure of the Jersey Wahoos, and the greatest challenges facing our athletes and coaches today.

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00:41:52

Mike DeBoor

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2021/10/12

Mike DeBoor started coaching with the Lakeside Seahawks in 1988 and has been their Head Coach since 1994. In his tenure, the Seahawks have placed four swimmers on US Olympic Teams and swimmers on 17 different USA Swimming National Teams. The 15-time Kentucky Senior Coach of the Year sits down on this week’s episode of Off the Deck with Chris Plumb. Chris and Mike discuss the early days of Mike’s coaching career and his transition from Head Age Group Coach to Head Coach at Lakeside. They also cover

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00:39:48

Dr. Brian Watters

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2021/10/05

Dr. Brian Watters is the co-founder of Indy Muscle & Joint. A Chiropractor and National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, he also has his Pro Card from the International Federation of BodyBuilding. Brian talks with Chris Plumb about how he pursued his profession as a Chiropractor and how his practice has evolved. They discuss common injuries and issues Brian sees across young athletes in all sports and in adults. The key to Brian’s success and

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00:27:20

Trude Rothrock

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2021/09/28

Trude Rothrock is a Senior majoring in Microbiology and minoring in Spanish at the University of Tennessee. A seven-time All American, and an Academic All American, she also happens to be a Carmel Swim Club alum. Trude joins Chris Plumb on Off the Deck to discuss the privilege of responsibility, her success and continued improvement in college, how swimming with UT is truly a family affair for her, and her advice to the next generation of swimmers.

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00:42:03

Rhiannon Sheets

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2021/09/21

Rhiannon Sheets, CSC alumni swimmer and current coach, joins Chris Plumb this week. Rhiannon shares how she first got involved in swimming, what it was like to be part of the legacy of Carmel High School Swimming, and how her time as a swimmer at Purdue University helped shape her character and leadership skills. Chris and Rhiannon talk about her journey to coaching, how she’s gained confidence in her career, the nuances of coaching male and female swimmers, and some of the challenges she works to

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00:38:49

Dr. Rob Bell

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2021/09/14

Dr. Rob Bell has owned his own consulting business where he coaches athletes on their mental toughness for the last twelve years. Chris and Rob discuss the similarities Rob has seen across athletes in different sports, how he works on pulling the passion out of people, how to navigate emotions and persevere through mistakes, and how we all can signal and shift based on the information we take in during the day. Rob also shares how he cultivated habits and focused his drive and ambition to build his

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00:20:54

BONUS: Alumni Interview with Logan Mason

Off the Deck ·

2021/09/08

We share interviews with CSC alumni on our Carmel Swim Academy channels to celebrate the unique experiences and foundation swimming can provide your life. Now, we're adding these interviews to the Off the Deck podcast stream for more people to get to hear these stories. This week, hear from Logan Mason.

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00:32:14

Chris Pfaff

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2021/09/07

Newly-named Carmel Swim Club Associate Head Coach Chris Pfaff is this week’s guest on the Off the Deck Podcast. Chris and Chris Plumb dig into the path Chris’s coaching career has taken, the importance of patience, how to nurture the character of athletes in and out of the pool, what he loves most about coaching, and what he’s looking forward to as he embarks on this new role.

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00:18:56

BONUS: Alumni Interview with Taylor Johnson

Off the Deck ·

2021/09/01

We share interviews with CSC alumni on our Carmel Swim Academy channels to celebrate the unique experiences and foundation swimming can provide your life. Now, we're adding these interviews to the Off the Deck podcast stream for more people to get to hear these stories. This week, hear from Taylor (Kelsch) Johnson.

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00:43:52

Jake Mitchell

Off the Deck ·

2021/08/31

The competitor in this summer’s (history’s?) most famous time trial and 2020 Olympian Jake Mitchell, joins Chris Plumb on this week’s episode of Off the Deck. Jake is starting his sophomore year at the University of Michigan where he majors in Biology. Chris and Jake talk through his training at Carmel Swim Club leading up to Olympic Trials, his mindset entering the meet, and his perspective on his 400 Free prelims and finals races. Chris and Jake both share their experiences of the infamous time

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00:10:14

BONUS: Alumni Interview with Peyton Mosbaugh

Off the Deck ·

2021/08/25

We share interviews with CSC alumni on our Carmel Swim Academy channels to celebrate the unique experiences and foundation swimming can provide your life. Now, we're adding these interviews to the Off the Deck podcast stream for more people to get to hear these stories. This week, hear from Peyton Mosbaugh.

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00:42:21

Brent Arckey

Off the Deck ·

2021/08/24

Brent Arckey is the Head Coach and CEO of the Sarasota Sharks, and he sits down to chat with Chris Plumb on this week’s episode of Off the Deck. Brent shares his experiences training Emma Weyant (the 2020 Olympic Silver Medalist in the 400 IM) and his time with USA Swimming’s Training Camp in Hawaii, leading up to the Olympic Games in Tokyo. Chris and Brent dig into the dual Head Coach/CEO role and how Brent has built upon a 60 year legacy for the Sarasota Sharks, and the integration of Vern

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00:22:46

BONUS: Alumni Interview with Lucy Kramer

Off the Deck ·

2021/08/18

We share interviews with CSC alumni on our Carmel Swim Academy channels to celebrate the unique experiences and foundation swimming can provide your life. Now, we're adding these interviews to the Off the Deck podcast stream for more people to get to hear these stories. This week, hear from Lucy Kramer.

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00:31:03

Leah Gingrich

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2021/08/17

Leah Gingrich competed in her first Olympic Trials in 2004, at the age of 14. Now 31, she is coming off this year’s Trials having made the semi-finals in the 200 Butterfly. After taking six years away from the pool after finishing her collegiate career at the University of Texas, her joy and passion for the sport have been reignited. Leah and Chris discuss the importance of having fun and finding ways to enjoy your time in the pool, how she made the decision to get back into the sport, advice for

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00:14:17

BONUS: Alumni Interview with Elizabeth Flaherty

Off the Deck ·

2021/08/11

We share interviews with CSC alumni on our Carmel Swim Academy channels to celebrate the unique experiences and foundation swimming can provide your life. Now, we're adding these interviews to the Off the Deck podcast stream for more people to get to hear these stories. This week, hear from Elizabeth Flaherty. **Elizabeth recorded with us this spring and has since accepted a new job as the Director of Operations for Swimming and Diving at Stanford!**

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00:35:23

Todd Adams

Off the Deck ·

2021/08/10

Todd Adams is the President and CEO of the Pension Fund of the Christian Church. He also happens to be the father of two Division I athletes, including CSC alum Claire Adams. Todd and Chris sit down on this week’s episode to dig into Todd’s best advice for swim parents, how he helped transform the leadership and governance of Carmel Swim Club, and how dealing with adversity through sport can better prepare kids for life.

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