Former UT swimmer and now GM of famed Camp Longhorn in Burnet, Texas, Bill Robertson shares stories about his swimming career, his mom and dad, and the creation of legendary CAMP LONGHORN, one of the many creations of his father, "Tex" Robertson, the first swim coach at The University of Texas, also known as "the father of Texas swimming". A fascinating book about Tex, written by his grandson, is called simply "TEX: The Father of Texas Swimming", and details can be found at the end of this description. Bill was a sophomore on Eddie Reese's first team at Texas, and during his 3 years under Rees ..read more

Behind the scenes at TCU with the highly entertaining and successful coach of Texas Christian University for 38 years, Richard Sybesma. More discussion topics than you could shake a Navy SEAL telephone pole at! See Bob's timeline below (and the links that follow the timeline, mentioned in this eye-opening episode) for a wide-ranging chronicle of this Horned Frog mentor and cheerleader. Email Swim Talk A2B: swimtalk@outlook.com Timeline: 00:00– Disclaimer & banter 01:47– Introducing TCU’s Richard Sybesma 02:55– Getting started Andrews, Texas 05:23– On to Texas Tech 07:58– Coaching start i ..read more

Continuing to rebuild and improve the women-only team for the Indiana State Sycamores (the "Fighting Trees"), Josh shares his story and the current state of affairs at the mighty state school in Terre Haute. Mentions and links: Indiana State Swimming https://gosycamores.com/sports/womens-swimming-and-diving Email Coach Josh Christensen Joshua.Christensen@indstate.edu 3S Super Sport Systems https://supersportsystems.com/ Order Sycamore Swimming apparel HERE: https://shop.gosycamores.com/collections/swimming-diving Podcast timeline: 00:00 – Disclaimer & banter 01:53 – ASCA plug 02:21 – I ..read more

We visited with former UT All American and team captain Darrell Fick (UT Class of 1978) on his background, UT experience, and his coaching path from Alief ISD to First Colony, to women's coach at USC working alongside Peter Daland. Much information about the NIL and the Texas One Fund, and how YOU can help your alma mater or favorite swimming program. Timeline courtesy of Texas Swimming: 00:00 – Disclaimer & limited banter 01:48 – Eddie Reese Audiobook excerpts 02:38 – New Chuck Warner Books Offer 04:04 – Introducing Darrell Fick 04:22 – Darrell’s start in swimming 05:52 – Texas years & ..read more

Jennifer LaMont became ASCA CEO in 2021, swam her HS years in Ohio for Walnut Hills HS, and club at the Cincinnati Marlins under Denny Pursley (a former guest on SwimTalk) and Frank Busch before heading west to become a USC Trojan. She was a HS state champion at WHHS, and a collegiate All American at USC. Her leadership at ASCA is taking the coaching organization in new and expanded directions, and we think to great heights. You WILL enjoy this visit with Jennifer LaMont ..read more

Former head coach at Tulane, Ohio, and NC State, as well as assistant to Bob Boettner at Clemson and the legendary Eddie Reese at Texas, veteran NCAA coach Scott Hammond covers a wide-ranging cornucopia of topics with our stalwart hosts, from his beginning days as a young multi-sport athlete to his storied NCAA coaching career. Check the timeline below and prepare to be wowed with his experience and star-studded tales. His tongue-in-cheek goal for this episode was to be better than his close friend, Chuck Warner ("America's Best Swimming Author"). Let us know what you think at swimtalk@outlook ..read more

Bob engages the authors of the internationally acclaimed five-star book, EDDIE REESE: COACHING SWIMMING, TEACHING LIFE in a wide-ranging discussion of inside stories on the creation and production of the January 2024 release of the audiobook version, as well as hearing Chuck's views and perspectives on the last season of Texas Longhorn men's swimming and diving with legendary Coach Eddie Reese at the helm. Over forty minutes of in-depth, behind the scenes GOLD. Chuck shares the bonus of receiving the audiobook FREE with the purchase of the collectible hardcover edition of ERCSTL, only availabl ..read more

An outstanding high school swimmer, Jason Devine did not start coaching until almost 15 years after graduating from Katy (TX) High School. Despite that late start, he progressed in his career on a meteoric rise, earning Gulf Swimming LSC's Age Group Coach of the Year not just once, not twice, but three times. Approaching 20 years in the coaching world now, Jason has served roles as Head Age Group Coach at Katy Aquatics, DADS Club, and Rice Aquatics. He served as a board member for Gulf Swimming for 6 years and was the TAGS representative for Gulf Swimming for 4 years. He has been selected ..read more

An outstanding high school swimmer, Jason Devine did not start coaching until almost 15 years after graduating from Katy (TX) High School. Despite that late start, he progressed in his career on a meteoric rise, earning Gulf Swimming LSC's Age Group Coach of the Year not just once, not twice, but three times. Approaching 20 years in the coaching world now, Jason has served roles as Head Age Group Coach at Katy Aquatics, DADS Club, and Rice Aquatics. He served as a board member for Gulf Swimming for 6 years and was the TAGS representative for Gulf Swimming for 4 years. He has been selected ..read more

This episode of Swim Talk A2B features Avery Adams. Avery hails from Kentucky where he got his first head swim coach job at the Palomar Hills Piranhas summer swim team. Since that first dip in the coaching pool, his coaching credentials have carried him to multiple positions in Kentucky, including the University of Kentucky, Wildcat Aquatics, Lakeside Seahawks, as well as coaching positions with several USA Zone and National Select Camps. For the past 7 years he has called South Carolina home. His latest ventures established Elevate Coaching Services and the Performance Swim Academy, also in C ..read more