SwimStrong Dryland Podcast

This week’s podcast guest is Virginia Tech alumni and Hong Kong Olympian, Ian Ho! Eric and Ian dive into Ian’s meteoric rise in his college & international career, his mindset behind his work ethic, and how he balances swimming at an Olympic level while also pursuing a doctorate degree. Ian also shared his unique experience in qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics amidst the COVID lockdown, and his experience at the Olympics themselves.

Head Coach of NC State University, Braden Holloway joins Eric for this week’s SSDL Podcast! Tune in to hear more about how Braden started in coaching, his approach to coaching, NC State’s team culture, and so much more! Braden provides practical advice for both coaches and athletes for swimming and life outside the pool. Be sure to check out this episode to learn from one of the best in the business!

Lilla Bognar, swimmer for Team USA & Team Greenville Aquatics, is this week’s podcast guest! Tune in to hear more about Lilla’s mindset, her experience in Doha representing Team USA at the World Championships, and much more! This podcast is PACKED full of amazing advice from Lilla about how to analyze a meet, have a great mindset, and stay accountable to the goals you have. Swimmers looking to take their swimming to the next level should take notes from this podcast!

Shaynah Jerrell, Head Coach of the Aquatic Team of Mecklenburg, is this weeks guest on the SwimStrong Dryland Podcast! Tune in to hear more about how Shaynah started coaching at ATOM, her experience as a female head coach, motivation and inspiration for coaching, and much more!

This week’s podcast guest is Emily Thompson of GSCY! Emily is a standout swimmer who has qualified for multiple events at the 2024 Olympic Trials. In this episode, Eric & Emily discuss her beginning in the sport of swimming, mindset to fuel her work ethic, looking for the bright side in all situations, Emily's SSDL experience, and her commitment to Stanford! Emily will also be competing this week at the YMCA National Championships in Greensboro, NC!

World Record Holder Aaron Piersol & National Record Holder Bobby Brewer join the SSDL Podcast this week! Be sure to tune in to catch some amazing insight into the mindset fueling 2 of the US’s best backstrokers in history. Bobby & Aaron also discuss their relationship together, mentoring each other through the sport, and teaming up as an agent/athlete duo leading into the Beijing Olympics. You won’t want to miss this week’s episode!!!

Victoria Edgar is this week's guest star on the SwimStrong Dryland Podcast! Victoria is a decorated swimmer and student for Bolles School Sharks. In this episode, Victoria shares about her powerful mindset to prove others wrong and chase after success, regardless of the obstacles in the way. She also discusses what it takes to be an elite swimmer & student, as well as her goals for the future.

Check out this week’s episode of the SSDL podcast featuring the “Sprinter in Chief” himself, Bruno Fratus! Bruno is one of the best sprinters in the history of the sport of swimming, being the only person to go under 22.00 in the 50 LCM free over 100 times!!! The pair dive into the mindset that fuels Bruno’s career, overcoming adversity, and what it truly means to practice SUSTAINED GREATNESS!

In this episode 28 of the SwimStrong Dryland Podcast, Eric Hudson is joined by the one and only, Kyle Sockwell. Kyle has been covering swimming news for the past several years on YouTube and social media platforms, and was a commentator for this year's Big 12 Championships. Eric and Kyle cover how Kyle ended up in swimming and eventually swim media. They also discuss the current state of swimming in regards to the attention it receives, money it brings in, and coverage it receives.

This week’s SwimStrong Dryland Podcast welcomes Julie Mishler, a standout swimmer for Fisher’s Area Swimming Tigers. Julie's prowess extends beyond the pool, as she's also a National Champion water skier. Join us for an insightful discussion about Julie's dual-sport training approach, her motivation during solitary workouts, and her commitment to swim for Louisville University. Tune in for a balanced and engaging conversation with Julie Mishler.

In this episode of the SwimStrong Dryland Podcast, Eric Hudson talks with Matt Elliott, swimmer for Irvine Novaquatics & Cal swimming commit. In their discussion, Eric and Matt talk about how Matt grew up int he sport, and eventually made his commitment to Cal. Last year, Matt was involved in a hospitalizing car accident while on his way to morning practice. Matt dives into his journey through that experience, the recovery process, and what his mindset has been like throughout it. Matt has an incredible story of overcoming obstacles & chasing after greatness.

Episode 25 of the SSDL podcast features Chad Winkle, head coach and executive director of WAVE Aquatics in Washington! Chad an Eric explore Chad's beginnings in swimming & coaching, as well as his journey to WAVE Aquatics. Chad explains the organizational structure at WAVE along with the many programs they offer. Chad provides valuable insight into how to maintain a high-functioning organization that values it's swimmers first.

In this episode of the SwimStrong Dryland Podcast, Austin Carpenter, swimmer for Central Ohio Aquatics and St. Charles Preparatory School in Ohio, is our guest! Austin shares about how he began swimming, managing multiple sports, and his mindset behind it all. This podcast provides great insight into how to be a successful multi-sport athlete like Austin, how to silence excuses, and set big goals!

Izzy Beu joins Eric Hudson for Episode 23 of the SSDL Podcast! Izzy is a swimmer from St. Charles Swim Team in Illinois who has been lighting up the pool recently! In this podcast, Izzy shares how she started in the sport, her approach to leadership in swimming, her motivations, and much more! This podcast is a great listen for any swimmers looking to be inspired to choose greatness! Izzy is also committed to swim at Georgia University starting in the fall of 2025. She talks about her recruitment process and her decision of becoming a Bulldog!

In this Episode, Eric Hudson sits down with Asher Phipps!!! Asher is the head coach for Life Time Metro Swim in NJ. They dive into Asher's journey to coaching and to Life Time Metro. Asher talks about his approach to coaching, the importance of investing in the kid's development, team culture, and much more! This is a fantastic podcast for swimmers and coaches alike looking to learn from the best!

In this episode, Eric Hudson, founder of SwimStrong Dryland, sits down with Arizona State Swimming Coach Herbie Behm! Herbie discusses his journey into coaching, and his approach to coaching the athletes at ASU in Tempe, Arizona.

In this episode, Eric Hudson, founder of SwimStrong Dryland, sits down with Brown University Women's Swimming coach, Nick Fantakis! Niko is going into his 6th season with Brown, and shares about his journey into coaching, and what it looks like to swim for an Ivy League school like Brown!

In this episode, Eric Hudson, founder of SwimStrong Dryland, sits down with Coach Joe Natina from Crow Canyon Sharks! Eric and Joe talk about Crow Canyon's accomplishments over the past year, and make note of Coach Joe & Bailey Hartman's (of Crow Canyon) recent selection to represent USA at the Junior World Championships in Israel! Joe and Eric also discuss training approaches, coaching mindset, and other swimming tips in this info-filled podcast!

In this episode, Eric Hudson sits down with legendary swimmer & coach, Brett Hawke! Brett and Eric dive into Brett's backstory in swimming, how rose the ranks in Australia, and ultimately making the Olympic Team and becoming the fastest man in Australia. This episode is full of great insights into the sport of swimming!

In this Episode, host Eric Hudson sits down with SSDL Director of Leadership Training, Sean Workman. The two dive into Sean's introduction to swimming, how they met in 2012, and the journey that they shared throughout the next few years. Sean also discusses his decision to join the SwimStrong Dryland family, leaving behind a career in engineering. The podcast concludes with Sean giving some insight into his time at Virginia Tech. This podcast provides valuable insight for swimmers on multiple topics including learning from failure, enjoying the process more than the outcomes, and following where your passion lies.