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Swim Lessons

Swim Lessons is a podcast showcasing ordinary people with extraordinary stories. Join us weekly as we dive in with floaties and get behind what makes these powerful people tick.

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#171 Brandon Schirado & Cody Nelson: Four Straight...

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2026/03/19

Two coaches, one small town, and another shot at making history. Beulah Miners Head Coach Brandon Schirado and assistant coach Cody Nelson sit down for a long‑form, no‑filter conversation on what it really takes to have continued program success. We get into the culture they've built in Beulah, the practices nobody sees, and the pressure that comes with stepping into March knowing your town expects you to make a run.

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01:02:57

#170 Jason Schwarz: From Ladder to Mic - Inside the...

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2026/03/16

Head coach Jason Schwarz sits down less than 24 hours after cutting down the nets at the Bismarck Event Center. Fresh off being named Coach of the Year, Coach Schwarz breaks down the Majettes' state title run in a raw, long-form conversation. From the preseason predictions to the locker-room breakthroughs, Jason walks through the moments that changed everything for Minot basketball. We get into how he built the Majettes' culture, the adjustments that flipped big games, and the pressure of chasing a

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35:17

#169 Leelee Bell & Maggie Fricke: The Magical Majettes

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2026/03/04

On this episode of Swim Lessons the Podcast, we sit down with Minot High legends LeeLee Bell and Maggie Fricke to talk dominance, adversity, and what's next after rewriting the record books for the Majettes. We talk about watching film, work ethic, skill development, leadership, and the mindset that separates good varsity kids from all-time greats. They open up about injuries, rehab, confidence, and the mental side of coming back when you're not sure you'll ever look like yourself again. There are

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28:58

#168 Mataya Messer: The Messer Era

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2026/03/04

Mataya Messer didn't just put up points for St. Mary's… she built a legacy. In this episode, we sit down with one of North Dakota's premier high school hoopers to unpack the story behind the stat sheets. From her 47-point outburst to the quiet moments nobody sees. Mataya breaks down what it really took to bring a program to a school and change its basketball culture.

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36:38

#167 Jason Horner & Jonathan Roubideaux: Building a...

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2026/03/03

Two hoopers walk into a gym. One builds the program. One is the problem. Jason Horner and Jonathan Roubideaux sit down for a conversation about hoops, culture, and what it actually feels like to chase greatness at Legacy High School. Jason Horner is the head boys basketball coach at Legacy High School. Sitting next to him is 6'8" forward Jonathan Roubideaux, a 2026 prospect for Bismarck Legacy and ND Phenom, who has become a force on the floor and one of the toughest matchups in North Dakota high

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39:43

#166 Jordan Wilhelm & Artie Carlow: The Demon Blueprint

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2026/03/02

Jordan Wilhelm is the head coach of the Bismarck High Demons and a former Demon himself, leading one of the toughest programs in North Dakota high school basketball. Artie Carlow is a senior leader and standout player on a team that just won the West Region and heads into the WDA tournament with a target on its back. In this episode, we talk culture, leadership, pressure, and what it really takes to build and play in a program that expects to win every night. If you're into hoops, competition, and

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43:53

#165 Darin Mattern: 3 rings, 1 standard

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2026/03/01

Darin Mattern is the head boys basketball coach at Century High School, a three-time state champion and national Coach of the Year finalist. In this episode of Swim Lessons the Podcast, we talk coaching, culture, leadership, and what it really takes to build and sustain a championship program.

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36:09

#164 Tanner Purintun: Culture, Championships, and Change

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2026/02/28

In this episode of Swim Lessons the Podcast, we sit down with Mandan girls' basketball head coach Tanner Purintun. We talk about his journey from the gridiron to the hardwood and why he believes Mandan can hang more banners soon. We get into culture, toughness, small‑town North Dakota pride, and what it really takes to turn a program into a year‑in, year‑out contender.

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35:47

#163 Ty Terry: Beating the Odds Through Basketball

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2026/02/27

From a childhood filled with struggle to leading young women on the court, Coach Ty Terry's journey is nothing short of powerful. In this episode of Swim Lessons the Podcast, Ty opens up about the pain he faced growing up, how he almost lost himself, and the way basketball became his lifeline when everything around him felt like it was sinking. Now the head girls basketball coach at St. Mary's High School, Ty shares how the game didn't just save his life, it gave him a purpose and a platform to pour

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59:46

#162 Dan Carr: The Mind of a Winner

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2026/02/26

On this episode of Swim Lessons the Podcast, we sit down with Dan Carr. Coach Carr is North Dakota's all-time winningest basketball coach, he breaks down the habits, mindsets, and game-changing decisions that built a legacy. From locker room leadership to clutch game strategies, Dan shares untold stories, tough losses that taught him more than wins, and the exact routines he used to turn programs into winners.

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01:10:28

#161 Dakota Brekhus: From the Battlefield to the Greens

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2026/02/11

Dakota Brekhus is a Purple Heart recipient who was shot twice in Afghanistan and is now the Head Golf Coach at Minot State. In this raw unfiltered episode of Swim Lessons the Podcast, Dakota walks me through a year in combat. He talks about the day that changed everything, the long road back to civilian life, and how he turned trauma into purpose on the golf course. We dig into surviving firefights, physical and mental recovery, the power of adaptive sports, and what leadership looks like after

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01:15:13

#160 Rick Smith: 2 State Titles, 1 Lifetime of Lessons

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2026/01/21

You don't win two state championships by accident. You don't earn the respect of an entire state for decades without a profound philosophy. In this episode of Swim Lessons the Podcast, we sit down with North Dakota basketball legend Coach Rick Smith. Rick is the head boys coach at Four Winds. Beyond the trophies and the wins, Coach Smith reveals the core principles that have shaped his program, principles about leadership, community, sacrifice, and what true success looks off the court.

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01:06:51

#159 Troy Roness: Navigating the Mind and Mental Health

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2026/01/14

On today's show, we sit down with Troy Roness. Troy is a licensed therapist, TEDx speaker, survivor, and author. He's spent years in the trenches of K-12 schools, college campuses, and therapy rooms, navigating the complex terrain of the mind. This conversation goes beyond the therapy acronyms to the raw, unvarnished truth about trauma, recovery, and what it means to build a life you don't constantly need to escape from. We talk about the hard stuff. The broken places. The slow, often brutal work of

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47:54

#158 Ryan Clark: The Sound of Turning a Program Around

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2026/01/08

What does it truly take to build a college basketball program from the ground up? It's not just about plays and drills, it's about alchemy. Turning struggle into strength and individual players into an unbreakable team. In this raw and revealing episode of Swim Lesson the Podcast, we sit down with Ryan Clark, the head women's basketball coach at Minot State University. We go far beyond the scoreboard to uncover the philosophy, the relentless grind, and the human leadership required to architect a

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56:56

#157 James Staub: Inside the Mind of a Modern...

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2026/01/02

In this episode, we sit down with James Staub of Tag Firearms for a conversation that goes far beyond hunting. James is a lifelong outdoorsman, firearms professional, and someone who lives the lifestyle he represents. We talked about the hunting culture, the mindset it builds, and how time in the outdoors shapes a person in many ways. From firearms and conservation to personal growth, responsibility, and the lessons learned off the grid. This is an honest, wide-ranging discussion about what hunting

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43:07

#156 Arley Larson & Michael Bergstrom: 54 Years of...

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2025/12/17

This episode of Swim Lessons the Podcast brings together two generations of Ray Jays basketball. For over 54 years, Arley Larson has lived the game. Coaching, mentoring, and shaping young athletes far beyond the scoreboard. Sitting alongside him is Michael Bergstrom, the current head coach of the Ray Jays. Michael is carrying that tradition forward and building something special for the future. Together they talk basketball, life lessons learned on the bench, and why there's real belief inside the

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#155 Cory MacIver: Coaching, Courage, & Fatherhood

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2025/12/12

Cory MacIver is the head girls basketball coach for the South Prairie-Max Royals. In this Podcast, Cory opens up about coaching basketball, raising strong daughters, and the incredible resilience that defines his family's story. Cory shares what it means to lead young athletes, build character, and stay grounded through life's toughest challenges.

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01:49:03

#153 Melissa Spelchen: Mental Health in Sports

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2025/11/19

In this powerful episode of Swim Lessons the Podcast, Melissa Spelchen opens up about the battles no one sees. Trauma, healing, recovery, and the strength it takes to keep going. A Hall of Fame athlete at Minot State, Melissa's volleyball career was incredible… But the real story is the life she's built beyond the court as a mental health advocate, mentor, and voice for athletes who struggle in silence. This is an episode for athletes, parents, coaches… for ANYONE navigating life's heavy moments

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52:23

#152 The Peoples's Game Day: Upsets, Game Picks, &...

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2025/11/13

It's that time again — college football is getting real. In this week's episode of The People's GameDay, brought to you by Swim Lessons Productions, we're breaking down everything happening across the college football world — the upsets, the playoff chaos, the Heisman hype, and our biggest game picks of the week. From wild finishes to bold predictions! Dalyss Hanson, Josh Borm, and Jordan Neuwirth bring the energy, the insight, and the passion every true college football fan lives for.

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54:17

#151 Darik Dissette: From Doubt to Destiny-The Rise...

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2025/11/12

In this episode of Swim Lessons The Podcast Darik Dissette talks about life, basketball, and everything in between. This isn't just a basketball conversation — it's a story about heart, doubt, resilience, and the moments that shape who we become. Darik takes us inside the highs and lows of his journey… The pressure of being "the guy" The setbacks no one sees The work that nobody talks about And the belief that carried him through it all If you've ever chased a dream… battled adversity… or needed a

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