Kick Set

Legendary sportscaster Mike Tirico joined the swimming community this past summer by calling the U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Swimming and serving as the nightly analyst of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. In this episode, he shares his experiences at both meets, as well as his conversations with Michael Phelps, sportscasting career and even takes time to answer questions from fans. Hosts Elizabeth Beisel and Matt Barbini finish off the episode by reliving their favorite moments from 2021 and what they are looking forward to in 2022 and beyond.

Kick Set hosts legendary coach Dave Salo as he discusses the outlook for the upcoming FINA World Championships (25m), Thank You Coach Month and answers some questions that our listeners submitted.

Kick Set is being passed along to the tandem of three-time Olympian, Elizabeth Beisel, and USA Swimming Director of Performance, Matt Barbini. Get to know the new hosts in this episode as they talk about their dynamic and experiences together, overview of the podcast moving forward and more. 

Todd DeSorbo, assistant coach for the 2020 U.S. Olympic Swimming Team and Head Coach at the University of Virginia, details what the past year has been like. From winning the NCAA women's title, to watching his athletes make the Olympic team to what he learned from legendary coaches at Olympic training camp, DeSorbo offers plenty of insight for coaches and swimmers alike.

The Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 is nearly here, and USA Swimming High Performance Manager Russell Mark breaks down what the team has been up to over the past few weeks, how they have looked at training camp and what the outlook is heading into Tokyo.

Listen in to this U.S. Olympic Trials - Swimming preview episode with none other than the legendary Rowdy Gaines. All the names, matchups, races to watch and more are covered in this exciting episode to get you ready for Omaha. 

With one month to go until Trials, two-time Olympian Cammile Adams breaks down her experiences in Omaha. Between qualifying for Olympic Teams, a temporary disqualification ruling and more, Adams provides plenty of tips, stories and advice for swimmers and coaches going to Omaha this June.

Catherine Kase, head coach for the U.S. open water team at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020, talks about the importance of open water swimming, upcoming Olympic Games, Women's History Month, favorite open water travel stories and more.  

U.S. National Team member and 2019 national champion in the 100-meter backstroke Shaine Casas breaks down his quick rise to becoming one of the country's top swimmers, as well as Black History Month, his outlook for the future of his career and more.

Olympic medalist David Plummer gives first-hand insight on what the road to the Olympic Games looks like and how positive mentoring and leadership can help a team excel. 

U.S. National Team member Madisyn Cox talks about her experience competing at the multi-site Toyota U.S. Open, as well as her training & competition schedule changes after COVID-19.

Listen in as Emmanuel Lanzo discusses his upbringing in Puerto Rico and Hispanic Heritage Month, as well as his coaching experiences at Ridgefield Aquatic Club and USA Swimming's National Diversity Select Camp!

2020 Olympic qualifier Ashley Twichell joins Kick Set to discuss her swimming career, qualifying for the Olympics and the importance of water safety!

Dave Durden, Tokyo 2020 U.S. Olympic Swimming Team Men's Head Coach, joins Kick Set to discuss what the outlook for the team is at the one-year-out mark to Tokyo.

Former world record holder, USA Swimming Head of High Performance and NCAA Head Coach Jonty Skinner discusses his paper on record progressions and athlete adaptations!

U.S. National Team member Erica Sullivan joins Kick Set to discuss her training, Pride Month, her ultimate movie list and her club and international swimming experiences.

A star-studded panel dives into what USA Swimming's "Team of the Decade" would look like for the 2010s.Between Elizabeth Beisel's stories as a teammate, David Marsh's expertise as a coach and Rowdy Gaines' memories from watching these athletes in international competitions, you are NOT going to want to miss this special episode!

6x Olympic medalist Missy Franklin joins Kick Set to talk about her career, the USA Swimming Foundation and mental health!

This month's Kick Set features Cynthia Eubanks, Executive Director at Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.For more on Sigma Gamma Rho and their learn-to-swim initiatives, please visit sgrho1922.org or call (919) 678-9720.

Keenan Robinson, Director of Sports Medicine & Science at USA Swimming, joins Kickset to give insight on staying healthy on the road, dry-land training, sleep, recovery and more!For more nutritional tips, visit usaswimming.org/news/training