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SSDL Podcast Episode 77: Jonathan Kaplan

Check out this awesome episode of the SSDL Podcast with Coach Jonathan Kaplan.

SSDL Podcast Episode 76: Kennedy Noble

Featuring Kennedy Noble on her time at NC State!

Episode 75: Cal Poly Swimmers Alex Seybold & Cole Groom

Join us on this week’s SSDL Podcast featuring Cal Poly swimmers, Alex Seybold & Cole Groom, as they share their firsthand experience of the unexpected decision to cut the

Episode 74: Sean Workman

This week, Sean Workman, Director of Leadership Training at SSDL, joins Eric for a discussion on the true nature of swimming as a team sport. Supported by extensive resea

Episode 73: Mike LaMonica

3x Masters National Record Holder, Mike LaMonica, joins this week’s podcast! Mike recently competed at the Rowdy Gaines Masters Classic where he broke the 100 SCM butterf

Episode 72: Brittany Miller - Nutrition Truths & Myths

SSDL’s Director of Nutrition Programming & Research, Brittany Miller, joins the SSDL Podcast this week! Eric and Brittany discuss common nutrition “Myths or Truths?” we s

Episode 71: Kevin Gillooly

One of the first SSDL Athletes, Kevin Gillooly, joins the SSDL Podcast this week for Episode 71! Kevin is currently retired from the sport of swimming, but most recently

Episode 70: Kyle Ponsler

This week on the SSDL Podcast, we’re joined by Kyle Ponsler, an NC State swimmer, who shares his incredible journey—from his early days in the sport to becoming a leader

Episode 69: Coach Mike Koleber

Coach Mike Koleber @coachmikenitro from Nitro Swimming @nitroswimmingjoins the SSDL Podcast this week! Coach Mike has an inspiring story rooted in his love for the sport

Episode 68: Aaron Baltaytis

On Episode 68 of the SSDL Podcast, we’re joined by Aaron Baltaytis, a swimmer at Northwestern University with a powerful story of perseverance. Last year, Aaron was diagn

Episode 67: Michael Akinbola

This week the Director of Rehab for the New England Patriots, Michael Akinbola, sits down with Eric for Episode 67 of the SSDL Podcast! This episode is PACKED full of gre

Episode 66: NC State Coaches Stefani & Dan

This week NC State Coaches Stefani Wendelschaefer and Dan Kalupski join the SSDL Podcast! In this episode, Dna & Stefani take a deep dive into the Wolfpack’s team culture

Episode 65: Crash Ackerly

This week Crash Ackerly, swimmer for NOVA & Yale University commit, joins the SSDL Podcast! Crash is currently attending school and training in Taiwan and shares about hi

Episode 64: Lori Payne with ACC Recruiting

Tune into this week's SSDL Podcast as we speak with Lori Payne from American College Connection (ACC Recruits). Lori and her team offer essential resources and insights f

Episode 63: Alexia Sotomayor

This week, Alexia Sotomayor joins the SSDL podcast for episode 63! Alexia currently trains at St. Andrews in Florida, but also represents Peru on the international stage!

Episode 62: Jerry Chen

@jrryswims joins the SSDL Podcast this week for episode 62! Jerry Chen swam for University of Pittsburgh, and represented them at many high level meets such as Olympic Tr

Episod 61: Flynn Southam

This week Olympic and World Championship medalist Flynn Southam joins the SSDL Podcast! This episode is packed with insight into the mindset of an Olympic swimmer, with F

Episode 60: Shaynah Jerrell

Head Coach of the Aquatic Team of Mecklenburg (ATOM), Shaynah Jerrell, returns to the SSDL Podcast for Episode 60! Eric and Shaynah discuss some of ATOM's new leadership

Episode 59: Bella Answeeney

This week NC State swimmer Bella Answeeney joins the SSDL Podcast! Tune in to hear more of her beginnings in the sport of swimming, overcoming adversity, and much more ab

Episode 58: Peyton Selts

This week, Peyton Selts from Eagle Aquatics in Miami, FL joins the SSDL Podcast! Peyton, the 2023 SSDL Elite Camp MVP, trained with Eric over the last few years in Miami,