If you’ve been following Shaine Casas since his NCAA glory days when he swept the DI championships with a triple-win, this is the world stage moment we've all been waiting for.  Shaine has shown flashes of brilliance, moments that hinted at greatness, but 2025 feels different. This summer feels like a corner was turned and the promise of potential bent into the hard reality.

Jack Alexy is back on Social Kick! Fresh off Worlds, the American record holder dives into the mindset shift that unlocked his 46s—and that wild 45.9 relay split.We break down how 200 free training boosted his 100, the backend-50 sets he loves, and why slowing his tempo led to his fastest swim of the year. Jack also shares thoughts on Team USA’s performances in Paris and Singapore, Pan Pacs selection, the Enhanced Games debate, his World Cup debut, and how a goofy smile in the ready room keeps

Dan Abel is a former competitive swimmer, an ultra-marathon swimmer (including the English Channel and Cook Strait), and the founder of swim company Fit & Abel, which offers pool and open water swim coaching, swim safety and accessibility advice, and 'RealSwim Adventures' in NZ's South Island. With a lifelong history of swimming Dan brings a lot of passion and dedication to his role, with a strong belief in giving people not just technical swim skills but also "environmental

Hello Everyone and welcome to the very special series of Off The Blocks Swimming Podcast from the United States of America. Each week we will bring you episodes, either with myself and travel mate Dapto Swim Club Head Coach Phil MciLwraith, or interviews with some of America's best and experienced coaches and athletes including Herbie Behm, Vern Gambetta and many more. In this episode Phil and i discuss our visit to Irvine for the Fitter and Faster camps with College swim pro Maxime Rooney as the

Michael Phelps BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Michael Phelps has been at the center of major swimming news in recent days, making headlines with a forceful critique of USA Swimming leadership. According to AOL and Fox News Digital, Phelps released a five-page statement on Instagram condemning the organization for what he described as poor operational controls and weak leadership. He expressed frustration over USA Swimming’s inability to regain pre-pandemic membership and concern for the

Send us a text Today in our podcast PoolTalk, Mike and I will be going into detail about the need for all pools in the UK to have a Pool Technical Operating Procedure, an important document that sits alongside the Pool's Safety Documents. Websites: www.bluepools.co.uk www.palmacademy.co.uk www.pwtag.org

Australia’s beaches are stunning—but they can also be dangerous if you’re not prepared. For many new migrants, the beach is both exciting and unfamiliar territory. Whether you’re heading to the coast for the first time or taking your kids for a swim, understanding basic beach safety could save your life.

How do you dip into the Aussie swim culture of backyard pool parties, laps at the local council aquatic centre, and family hotel holidays floating on a pool noodle? Can you join in if you’re not a strong swimmer? And is it ever too late to learn? Learning to swim is more than just about safety, it can be good for your mental health and even improve your family connections.

New to Australia and want to enjoy boating safely? Discover essential boating safety tips, life jacket rules, and how to get started as a newcomer. Whether it’s a relaxing kayak ride, a fishing trip, or an afternoon cruise on a tinny, boating is not only fun—it can also be incredibly good for your mental health. But before you hop aboard, it’s important to understand how to stay safe.

Australia’s beaches are breathtaking, but they can also be dangerous—especially if you’re new to the country and unfamiliar with local water conditions. One activity that attracts many migrants is rock fishing. While it’s a popular pastime, it’s also considered one of Australia’s most dangerous sports.

Australia’s inland waterways are magical—peaceful rivers, natural hot springs, and still, shimmering lakes. But while they offer amazing places to relax and cool off, they can also be unfamiliar and dangerous for people new to Australia. Learn how to stay safe, respect Indigenous land, and enjoy these freshwater spots.

In this episode of the Masters Swimming Podcast, host Helen Gorman speaks to professional triathlete, Andy Horsfall-Turner about his journey from being a distance swimmer to a professional triathlete. Andy is a Level 3 swimming and triathlon coach with experience of coaching junior, senior and masters swimmers as well as triathletes. Andy underlines that anyone taking part in sport as an adult needs to have a strong passion for what they are doing if they want to be successful, and that there...

Michael Phelps BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Michael Phelps has dominated headlines over the past several days, stirring the international swimming community and making waves far beyond the pool. The most significant development came during the 2025 World Aquatics Championships when Phelps launched a scathing critique of USA Swimming leadership on Instagram, lamenting the organization’s declining performance, poor operational controls, and ineffective athlete support. He pointed to the dismal

Coach Pierce shares how a transformational high school mentor, Coach Curt, inspired him to start coaching at 20 and still guides his decisions today. He defines culture leadership as shaping people first and swimmers second, illustrated by his team’s family response to a tragic accident and by his children’s books that teach servant leadership. In practice he keeps all levels engaged with tiered challenges, theme days, and One Shot Wednesday, while weekly core values like integrity carry into the

What does it really take to swim the English Channel or any marathon swim? My guest today, Craig Lewin, is a triple crown marathon swimmer and coach who's helped athletes tackle some of the toughest swims on the planet. We talk about how to train for hours in cold, rough water. How to stay motivated over years of preparation and the mental tricks that can carry you through the tough times when you feel like quitting. If you've ever wondered how ordinary people achieve extraordinary swims, this

Meet comedians and good mates Sashi and Suren—one loves swimming and water, the other doesn’t like getting wet! Together they’re learning what Australians enjoy about water and how to get amongst it, from the basics of adult swimming lessons, to understanding how to spot a rip in the surf.

This summer, 16-year-old Rylee Erisman became the fastest 18-and-under in US history in the 100m free, swimming a 52.79 to earn gold at the 2025 World Junior Championships. That was just 1 of 8 medals in Romania for Erisman, who walked away with 5 gold and 3 silver and helped USA top the medal table. In this episode of the SwimSwam Podcast, Erisman discusses her experience at the US Trials in Indianapolis, World Junior Champs, her Florida state high school season, and the college recruiting process

Michael Phelps BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Michael Phelps has been everywhere these past few days, making headlines both for his activism and his openness about personal battles. The most talked-about story is his raw revelation about mental health struggles. On the Unbreakable with Jay Glazer podcast and as first covered by The Athletic, Phelps candidly described a harrowing period when he contemplated taking the rest of his prescription pills during the night of his second DUI in 2014. He

This week on the Propulsion Swimming Podcast we are joined by former international swimmer, Hannah Miley as we reflect on the Aquatics GB performance at the World Swimming Championships 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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