A swimming podcast featuring natural conversations about the sport. Chris DeSantis brings the poolside conversation to the podcast form.
A swimming podcast featuring natural conversations about the sport. Chris DeSantis brings the poolside conversation to the podcast form.
ASCA Board Member, past president and Albany Academy Assistant AD Mike Murray and I survey the youth sports landscape. Mike makes a stunning admission about himself as a sports parent.
Debrief: Mike Murray Chris DeSantisASCA Board Member, past president and Albany Academy Assistant AD Mike Murray and I survey the youth sports landscape. Mike makes a stunning admission about himself as a sports parent.
Debrief: Mike Murray Chris DeSantisRay Looze joins to talk about taking risks, how to train athletes for international competition, training the Shackell siblings and handling the disappointment of being left off the 2024 Olympic Staff.
Debrief: Ray Looze Chris DeSantisRay Looze joins to talk about taking risks, how to train athletes for international competition, training the Shackell siblings and handling the disappointment of being left off the 2024 Olympic Staff.
Debrief: Ray Looze Chris DeSantisGlenn Neufeld joins to talk Mental Dryland clinics and some of the gaps it aims to address. No David Arlucks were actually harmed in the production of this podcast.
Are We Coming for Fitter and Faster Chris DeSantisGlenn Neufeld joins to talk Mental Dryland clinics and some of the gaps it aims to address. No David Arlucks were actually harmed in the production of this podcast.
Are We Coming for Fitter and Faster Chris DeSantisChris Webb of GAIN and the Sarasota Sharks joins to talk about my participation in an upcoming event with GAIN and share coaching wisdom.
For more information on GAIN and the Master Path, go to www.gainswim.com/
Debrief: Chris Webb Chris DeSantisChris Webb of GAIN and the Sarasota Sharks joins to talk about my participation in an upcoming event with GAIN and share coaching wisdom.
For more information on GAIN and the Master Path, go to www.gainswim.com/
Debrief: Chris Webb Chris DeSantisI sit down with Dave Rolling of FGCU and Princeton’s Matt Crispino to talk about the recent changes to the NCAA format that have the swimming world abuzz.
Nerd Alert: NCAA Changes Chris DeSantisI sit down with Dave Rolling of FGCU and Princeton’s Matt Crispino to talk about the recent changes to the NCAA format that have the swimming world abuzz.
Nerd Alert: NCAA Changes Chris DeSantisJake Gibbons is more than just a coach at Bolles. We address his recent viral post on Instagram, team culture and how to present yourself responsibly on social media.
Debrief: Jake Gibbons Chris DeSantisJake Gibbons is more than just a coach at Bolles. We address his recent viral post on Instagram, team culture and how to present yourself responsibly on social media.
Debrief: Jake Gibbons Chris DeSantisCoaching legend George Kennedy, seven-time NCAA Division III Coach of the year, joins to talk about kindness, his legacy and more.
Debrief: George Kennedy Chris DeSantisCoaching legend George Kennedy, seven-time NCAA Division III Coach of the year, joins to talk about kindness, his legacy and more.
Debrief: George Kennedy Chris DeSantisLongtime friend of the podcast Jenn Verser joins to talk all things coaching, especially focused on disordered eating, perfectionism and finding your why.
Debrief: Jenn Verser Chris DeSantisLongtime friend of the podcast Jenn Verser joins to talk all things coaching, especially focused on disordered eating, perfectionism and finding your why.
Debrief: Jenn Verser Chris DeSantisDavid Guthrie is one of the greatest masters swimmers of all time, and he joins to share his journey across three decades.
Debrief: David Guthrie Chris DeSantisDavid Guthrie is one of the greatest masters swimmers of all time, and he joins to share his journey across three decades.
Debrief: David Guthrie Chris DeSantisI answer listener questions about goals and tell you how I approach goal setting with individuals.
All Your Goal Questions Answered Chris DeSantisI answer listener questions about goals and tell you how I approach goal setting with individuals.
All Your Goal Questions Answered Chris DeSantisDave Rollins joins with newcomer Graham Carpenter to talk about how to make a career in college swimming. We share perspectives from our first ways into the business along with what’s changing.
riverside_graham+dave__ aug 11, 2025 001_swim_briefDave Rollins joins with newcomer Graham Carpenter to talk about how to make a career in college swimming. We share perspectives from our first ways into the business along with what’s changing.
riverside_graham+dave__ aug 11, 2025 001_swim_briefMitch Lyons, lawyer and basketball coach, joins to discuss creating a curriculum for coaches to break from from harmful historical norms. You can find his guide here. If you want to donate to the podcast, follow this link.
Debrief: Mitch Lyons Chris DeSantisMitch Lyons, lawyer and basketball coach, joins to discuss creating a curriculum for coaches to break from from harmful historical norms. You can find his guide here. If you want to donate to the podcast, follow this link.
Debrief: Mitch Lyons Chris DeSantisTrever Gray drops by to give free advice on nutrition and more. For access to Trever’s coaching go to https://www.streamlinednutrition.com/. To donate to the podcast click on the following link.
Nerd Alert: Three Diet Misconceptions Chris DeSantisTrever Gray drops by to give free advice on nutrition and more. For access to Trever’s coaching go to https://www.streamlinednutrition.com/. To donate to the podcast click on the following link.
Nerd Alert: Three Diet Misconceptions Chris DeSantisIn the midst of some of the sport luminaries fighting online, I try to offer something proactive into the mix. Posted before I went on vacation, but don’t worry more podcasts to come!
Solobrief: Proactive Advice for USA Swimming Chris DeSantisIn the midst of some of the sport luminaries fighting online, I try to offer something proactive into the mix. Posted before I went on vacation, but don’t worry more podcasts to come!
Solobrief: Proactive Advice for USA Swimming Chris DeSantisSusan Sotir has a PHD in Sports and Exercise Psychology, has coached swimming (including me) and is currently a USA Triathlon Level III coach. We reminisce about the old days and trade coaching knowledge. Support the podcast at the following link.
riverside_copy_of sue sotir _ aug 8, 2025 001_swim_briefSusan Sotir has a PHD in Sports and Exercise Psychology, has coached swimming (including me) and is currently a USA Triathlon Level III coach. We reminisce about the old days and trade coaching knowledge. Support the podcast at the following link.
riverside_copy_of sue sotir _ aug 8, 2025 001_swim_briefThe United States Team was #1 on the medal table- so why does it feel like everyone thinks the world is falling? I react to the dominant narratives around Team USA, high performance psychology and what insight Rowdy Gaines, Michael Phelps, and Ryan Lochte have to add to the conversation.
Solobrief: Reacting to Team USA at World Champs Chris DeSantisThe United States Team was #1 on the medal table- so why does it feel like everyone thinks the world is falling? I react to the dominant narratives around Team USA, high performance psychology and what insight Rowdy Gaines, Michael Phelps, and Ryan Lochte have to add to the conversation.
Solobrief: Reacting to Team USA at World Champs Chris DeSantisMatt Hurst joins to discuss our adoptive father, movies, covid and Ted Lasson. Yes, you read the description correctly.
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Debrief: Matt Hurst Chris DeSantisMatt Hurst joins to discuss our adoptive father, movies, covid and Ted Lasson. Yes, you read the description correctly.
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Debrief: Matt Hurst Chris DeSantisBrian Barnes is the head coach of Duke Swimming and Diving. We talk about letting go of being a perfect parent, having a vision and maintaining positivity.
Debrief: Brian Barnes Chris DeSantisBrian Barnes is the head coach of Duke Swimming and Diving. We talk about letting go of being a perfect parent, having a vision and maintaining positivity.
Debrief: Brian Barnes Chris DeSantisStefanie Williams Moreno is the head coach of Women’s Swimming and Diving at the University of Georgia.
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riverside_stef_williams _ jul 14, 2025 001_swim_brief Chris DeSantisStefanie Williams Moreno is the head coach of Women’s Swimming and Diving at the University of Georgia.
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riverside_stef_williams _ jul 14, 2025 001_swim_brief Chris DeSantisNancy Hogshead is the founder and CEO of Champion Women, and she joins to discuss sexual abuse reforms in the sporting world and transgender participation in women’s sports.
Debrief: Nancy Hogshead Chris DeSantisNancy Hogshead is the founder and CEO of Champion Women, and she joins to discuss sexual abuse reforms in the sporting world and transgender participation in women’s sports.
Debrief: Nancy Hogshead Chris DeSantisMcGee Moody joins to share insight from a career both inside and outside of swimming.
Debrief McGee Moody Chris DeSantisMcGee Moody joins to share insight from a career both inside and outside of swimming.
Debrief McGee Moody Chris DeSantisNC State Swimming and Diving head coach and Singapore World Championships head coach for Team USA Braden Holloway joins to discuss the big summer meets, how to build a team from the ground up and the process of investing in your family.
Debrief: Braden Holloway Chris DeSantisNC State Swimming and Diving head coach and Singapore World Championships head coach for Team USA Braden Holloway joins to discuss the big summer meets, how to build a team from the ground up and the process of investing in your family.
Debrief: Braden Holloway Chris DeSantisTrever Gray joins to talk about my blog post on Positive Masculinity, and then about Streamlined Nutrition and his pursuit of golf greatness.
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Positive Masculinity w/Trever Gray Chris DeSantisTrever Gray joins to talk about my blog post on Positive Masculinity, and then about Streamlined Nutrition and his pursuit of golf greatness.
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Positive Masculinity w/Trever Gray Chris DeSantisDave Rollins joins to swap stories about he we met our wives, and how to navigate partnership with coaching.
Coaching and Having a Partner w/Dave Rollins Chris DeSantisDave Rollins joins to swap stories about he we met our wives, and how to navigate partnership with coaching.
Coaching and Having a Partner w/Dave Rollins Chris DeSantisI respond to listener questions and comments, as well as the ongoing developments around Brett Hawke and the Enhanced Games.
"Enhanced" Part Two Chris DeSantisI respond to listener questions and comments, as well as the ongoing developments around Brett Hawke and the Enhanced Games.
"Enhanced" Part Two Chris DeSantisI bring on fellow podcaster Ahmad Zeid to talk about his foray into podcasting and his thoughts on the way that swimming is covered.
Debrief: Ahmad Zeid (Big Friendly Swim Podcast) Chris DeSantisI bring on fellow podcaster Ahmad Zeid to talk about his foray into podcasting and his thoughts on the way that swimming is covered.
Debrief: Ahmad Zeid (Big Friendly Swim Podcast) Chris DeSantisMark Bernardino recently announced his retirement from coaching, so I took the opportunity to ask him a few questions about what he’s learned over 50 years.
Debrief: Mark Bernardino Chris DeSantisMark Bernardino recently announced his retirement from coaching, so I took the opportunity to ask him a few questions about what he’s learned over 50 years.
Debrief: Mark Bernardino Chris DeSantisBrett Hawke things going all in on performance enhancing drugs is the path forward for sports. My thoughts on his move.
Brett Hawke Tries to "Enhance" Swimming Chris DeSantisBrett Hawke things going all in on performance enhancing drugs is the path forward for sports. My thoughts on his move.
Brett Hawke Tries to "Enhance" Swimming Chris DeSantisChapman University Head Coach Juliet Suess joins me to talk about the history of swimming, inclusion and integrating psychological practices into your daily.
Debrief: Juliet Suess Chris DeSantisChapman University Head Coach Juliet Suess joins me to talk about the history of swimming, inclusion and integrating psychological practices into your daily.
Debrief: Juliet Suess Chris DeSantisWhat does a coach do with the oddball schedule and random pockets of time to complete their life?
Life Outside of Coaching w/Dave Rollins Chris DeSantisWhat does a coach do with the oddball schedule and random pockets of time to complete their life?
Life Outside of Coaching w/Dave Rollins Chris DeSantisDave Rollins joins to troubleshoot the profession of coaching and the life that happens outside and with it.
Work/Life Harmony w/Dave Rollins Chris DeSantisDave Rollins joins to troubleshoot the profession of coaching and the life that happens outside and with it.
Work/Life Harmony w/Dave Rollins Chris DeSantisThe man with a bio a mile long joins the podcast for a wide ranging discussion coaching and personal development.
Bob Bowman Chris DeSantisThe man with a bio a mile long joins the podcast for a wide ranging discussion coaching and personal development.
Bob Bowman Chris DeSantisDave Rollins comes in to help answer a listener question about “ego based coaching”.
Ego Based Coaching w/Dave Rollins Chris DeSantisDave Rollins comes in to help answer a listener question about “ego based coaching”.
Ego Based Coaching w/Dave Rollins Chris DeSantisDave Dow checks in from The College of New Jersey, a special place within the college swimming eco system.
Dave Dow Chris DeSantisDave Dow checks in from The College of New Jersey, a special place within the college swimming eco system.
Dave Dow Chris DeSantisI had the chance to talk to a different crowd. Here’s what I learned.
Outside Insights Chris DeSantisI had the chance to talk to a different crowd. Here’s what I learned.
Outside Insights Chris DeSantisDave Rollins joins to talk about what’s going on at Florida Gulf Coast and the potential the school sees in the current collegiate landscape.
Dave Rollins Chris DeSantisDave Rollins joins to talk about what’s going on at Florida Gulf Coast and the potential the school sees in the current collegiate landscape.
Dave Rollins Chris DeSantisRob Fox joins to share a frequent topic of our coaching conversations.
Solving Your Own Problems ft. Rob Fox Chris DeSantisRob Fox joins to share a frequent topic of our coaching conversations.
Solving Your Own Problems ft. Rob Fox Chris DeSantisDave Denniston, the head coach of University of Wyoming, joins to share some good news from the world of college swimming.
Wyoming Upgrading Swimming with Dave Denniston Chris DeSantisDave Denniston, the head coach of University of Wyoming, joins to share some good news from the world of college swimming.
Wyoming Upgrading Swimming with Dave Denniston Chris DeSantisI go solo to give my take on the most recent USA Swimming CEO debacle and the ongoing developments in college swimming.
USA Swimming CEO+College Cuts Chris DeSantisI go solo to give my take on the most recent USA Swimming CEO debacle and the ongoing developments in college swimming.
USA Swimming CEO+College Cuts Chris DeSantisMike Peyrebrune joins once again to share sports science insights from training three Olympic gold medalists.
Training Adlington, Peaty and Wiffen Chris DeSantisMike Peyrebrune joins once again to share sports science insights from training three Olympic gold medalists.
Training Adlington, Peaty and Wiffen Chris DeSantisI’m speaking at the CSCAA annual meeting! I brought on Sam Barany to discuss the event and all the major issues facing college swimming.
Samantha Barany, Executive Director CSCAA Chris DeSantisI’m speaking at the CSCAA annual meeting! I brought on Sam Barany to discuss the event and all the major issues facing college swimming.
Samantha Barany, Executive Director CSCAA Chris DeSantisKim Dietrichsen, Head of Coaching in Danish Swimming, joins to talk how he became a “coach of coaches” and trade knowledge.
Kim Dietrichsen: Coaching Coaches Chris DeSantisKim Dietrichsen, Head of Coaching in Danish Swimming, joins to talk how he became a “coach of coaches” and trade knowledge.
Kim Dietrichsen: Coaching Coaches Chris DeSantisIn Sweden I spent three hours talking to a guy I’d just met, then I invited him to come on the podcast. Listen and find out why I found Misja Klevstig so interesting.
Misja Klevstig Chris DeSantisIn Sweden I spent three hours talking to a guy I’d just met, then I invited him to come on the podcast. Listen and find out why I found Misja Klevstig so interesting.
Misja Klevstig Chris DeSantisJakub Maly, former international competitor for Austria, Minnesota student-athlete and fellow recovering coach, joins the podcast to discuss life, family, and coaching.
Jakub Maly Chris DeSantisJakub Maly, former international competitor for Austria, Minnesota student-athlete and fellow recovering coach, joins the podcast to discuss life, family, and coaching.
Jakub Maly Chris DeSantisMike Peyrebrune, sport scientist and high performance coach at Loughborough University, joins to talk about applying sport science.
Mike Peyrebrune Chris DeSantisMike Peyrebrune, sport scientist and high performance coach at Loughborough University, joins to talk about applying sport science.
Mike Peyrebrune Chris DeSantisMy wife and Chairman of the Board joins to discuss some concepts of Positive Psychology in the workplace.
Positive Psychology in the Work Place Chris DeSantisMy wife and Chairman of the Board joins to discuss some concepts of Positive Psychology in the workplace.
Positive Psychology in the Work Place Chris DeSantisHot off an awesome weekend with coaches, I give my review of the weekend for posterity.
Reviewing WADC Chris DeSantisHot off an awesome weekend with coaches, I give my review of the weekend for posterity.
Reviewing WADC Chris DeSantisThe coach of the defending Men’s Division 1 National Champions joins to talk about Short Course Worlds, team culture and his process for constant learning.
Herbie Behm Chris DeSantisThe coach of the defending Men’s Division 1 National Champions joins to talk about Short Course Worlds, team culture and his process for constant learning.
Herbie Behm Chris DeSantisNeil Yost, the coach of the Men’s and Women’s teams at Mount Saint Mary’s. He shares his unique perspective on coaching in what he calls the “Mid-House” era.
Mid-Major Coaching in the House Era Chris DeSantisNeil Yost, the coach of the Men’s and Women’s teams at Mount Saint Mary’s. He shares his unique perspective on coaching in what he calls the “Mid-House” era.
Mid-Major Coaching in the House Era Chris DeSantisNico Messer returns to talk juggling coaching a team and working with Swiss Army athletes and share insights on AI from his recently completed computer science degree. Sign up for proswimworkouts with the promo code cdswimcoach.
Nico Messer: Double Duty Chris DeSantisNico Messer returns to talk juggling coaching a team and working with Swiss Army athletes and share insights on AI from his recently completed computer science degree. Sign up for proswimworkouts with the promo code cdswimcoach.
Nico Messer: Double Duty Chris DeSantis