Mike Murray returns for another visit on Swim Talk as he also returns to his HS alma mater, Albany (NY) Academies as head swim coach for boys and girls. Join him as he takes Bob and Dana through a wide range of topics, see the timeline below and jump on for another entertaining and informational romp!
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https://rss.com/podcasts/coaches-corner/
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Mentioned on this episode: Chuck Warner's latest book, "How To Be a Great Swim Parent", is destined to become a favorite, maybe even a classic in the swimming and youth sports community. Available SOON in both hardcopy and audiobook format at www.chuckwarnerbooks.com
Timeline for this episode:
00:01 – Disclaimer & banter
01:38 – ASCA membership & mentorship
03:04 – Introducing Mike Murray
03:42 – From Victor to Albany
05:01 – Victor’s Burke & Wisner
07:09 – Saratoga Sharks & more
07:28 – Revolution at Albany Academy
09:39 – The elusive SwimNerd
10:11 – Building the Academy numbers
12:45 – Pandemic aftereffects
14:30 – Open water opportunities
15:00 – Orlando World Clinic
16:22 – Fitter & Faster
16:52 – ASCA leadership & education
19:10 – Special Forces group
21:30 – NCSA Junior Nats
23:10 – The move east
23:37 – The staff of thousands
26:31 – Work Works
30:25 – AA facility
31:36 – Gilbert Legaspi
32:23 – Enjoying the work
36:04 – Trusting the work
37:57 – SWOLF & Quadathlon
41:28 – Adirondack LSC
42:02 – USRPT
45:43 – Last 15m
47:04 – Rebuilding
49:22 – Chuck’s new book