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Dive into the depths of the swimming with the Night Swim Podcast, hosted by former NCAA champion and Texas Longhorns standout Dax Hill and Bahamian Olympian, national record holder, and sommelier Elvis Burrows. When the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Unedited and unrehearsed stories from Olympic trials, NCAA battles, training hacks, life after the lane lines, and epic pool-deck laughs. Elite swimmers. Zero filter. Perfect for masters swimmers, coaches, and swim nerds who live for chlorine.
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On this episode of Night Swim, we’re joined by Thomas Heilman of the University of Virginia to talk college swimming, the College Swimming League (CSL), training philosophy, and UVA’s ambitions to become an NCAA powerhouse on the men’s side.Thomas shares his experience competing in the CSL, why the electric atmosphere and fast-paced format make the meets exciting, and how racing multiple events in a short period challenges swimmers. We also discuss his development as a young swimmer, setting a national age-group record at 14, and how race-specific training, lower yardage, great training partners, and attention to technical details helped shape his career.We get into UVA’s training environment under coaches Todd DeSorbo, Gary Taylor, and Tyler Fenwick, the dynamic between the men’s and women’s teams, and why the UVA men believe they can compete for an NCAA team championship in the coming years. Plus, we debate whether swimming and diving should be separate sports, discuss celebrations in the pool, and look ahead at the athletes who could make a major impact this season.Can the UVA men take the next step and challenge the traditional NCAA powerhouses? Is the CSL changing college swimming for the better? And what does it take to build a championship team?Join the conversation, like the video, subscribe to Night Swim, and become part of the Night Swim community! Members, check the YouTube Community tab for information about joining our WhatsApp group and getting involved.Night Swim is always right. 🏊♂️
The Night Swim boys are back with another packed episode covering swimmer agents and managers, college swimming, controversial taper theories, race strategy, and technique! Dax and Elvis discuss whether swimmers really need agents to manage their careers or if they should focus on building their own brands first. They break down sponsorship opportunities, social media marketing, and why athletes need to create value beyond simply winning medals.The boys recap the latest UVA meet, including Gretchen Walsh’s incredible short-course 50 freestyle world record, Kate Douglass’s strong performances, and Jordan Crooks making noise in the pool. They also share their thoughts on the College Swimming League (CSL), praising its exciting atmosphere, creative production, and efforts to make swimming more entertaining for fans.Plus, the debate gets heated as the boys discuss Summer McIntosh’s claim that she was over-tapered for the Pan Pacific Championships. Is over-tapering a real issue, or is it simply a matter of training, rest, and preparation? The conversation continues with Cam McEvoy’s short-course meter performances, where the boys break down race strategy, pacing, and why committing to speed early can make all the difference.And, of course, the boys revisit why Night Swim Is Always Right, reflecting on their past takes and predictions. The episode also dives into technique, speed development, and the importance of training with a clear purpose rather than simply chasing more yardage.From swimmer sponsorships to controversial coaching decisions, league innovation, and the details that separate good swimmers from great ones, this episode is full of strong opinions and swimming analysis you won’t want to miss. Tune in for another honest, entertaining discussion from the Night Swim crew!
Flynn Southam is back for Part 2 of his Night Swim Podcast interview! The conversation gets even deeper as Flynn discusses sprint training, the importance of balancing speed across the 50, 100, and 200 freestyle, and his unfinished business in the 200. The crew also talks about the future of professional swimming, the return of the ISL, athlete payments, and the need for more personality and rivalries in the sport. Flynn shares why he wants swimmers to embrace pressure, talk confidently, and back it up in the pool. Plus, the group pitches a showdown-style podcast featuring some of the biggest names in the 100 freestyle, including Jack Alexy. Is swimming ready for more trash talk and real rivalries? Watch Part 2 and join the conversation!
Australian sprint sensation Flynn Southam joins the Night Swim Podcast for an incredible conversation about his rise to the top, his confidence heading into future Olympic battles, and his mission to become the man to beat in the 100 freestyle. Flynn opens up about racing legends like Cam McEvoy, preparing for Short Course Worlds in China, and why mindset matters just as much as physical talent. The crew also dives into sprint training versus traditional high-volume workouts, Australia's swimming development system, and the growing rivalry between Australia and Team USA. Plus, Flynn shares his thoughts on competition, training philosophy, and why swimming needs more bold personalities and exciting rivalries. This is an interview you don't want to miss!
The College Swimming League (CSL) is officially underway, and Night Swim is breaking down the first two meets.Elvis Burrows and Dax Hill join the SwimSwam Breakdown to give their unfiltered thoughts on the new league — from the fast-paced racing and skins events to production issues, crowd size, scoring, meet length, and whether the CSL is actually creating a product that can attract new fans.The crew also discusses Nikita Sheremet’s incredible run of 50s, the future of the 200s and 500, how the league can improve its entertainment value, and the biggest question of all: **What is the CSL ultimately trying to become?**Is this the future of college swimming, or simply a hyped-up dual meet with a fog machine? Tune in for a candid conversation about where the CSL is now — and where it needs to go next.
In this episode of Night Swim, we dive deep into one of the most important—and most overlooked—parts of swimming: technique.Dax and Elvis discuss why technique should come before endless yards, why bad habits can become permanent when swimmers are rewarded for them, and why coaches should consider front-loading technique work early in the season. From the pitter-pat freestyle kick to body position, the catch, crossover, and flip turns, this conversation gets into the details that can make a real difference in how a swimmer moves through the water.They also talk about coaching accountability, parents recognizing when their swimmers aren't progressing, and why coaches need to judge themselves by the development of the entire group—not just their best swimmers.Plus, real coaching experiences, private lessons, swimmer development, and what it takes to put yourself on the line as a coach.Build the foundation. Fix the technique. Then build the speed.🌙 Night Swim — Deep conversations come out at night.
The Night Swim boys are back with another packed episode covering some of the biggest and most controversial conversations in swimming.Dax and Elvis break down the backlash surrounding the Sydney Sweeney ad, discuss hazing in college swimming, and talk about Caeleb Dressel’s move to St. Augustine and what it could mean for the next chapter of his career. They also dive into peptides and performance enhancement in swimming, including concerns about accessibility and drug testing.Then, they get into college recruiting, coach behavior, commitment pressure, and the long-term impact a bad recruiting experience can have on athletes and families.And as always, the episode finishes with a deep technique talk covering sprint freestyle, coaching responsibility, athlete development, and what it really means for a coach to put themselves on the line for their athletes.🔥 Sydney Sweeney Ad Debate🏊 Swimming Hazing⚡ Caeleb Dressel’s New Chapter💉 Peptides & Performance Enhancement🎓 College Recruiting & Coaches🏊♂️ Swimming Technique & CoachingWhat do you think? Drop your thoughts in the comments, and make sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and JOIN the Night Swim membership for exclusive content.
Night Swim is back with another episode packed with swimming debates, technique, and some serious opinions.This week, we’re talking about preseason training, whether pay-to-play is hurting youth sports, and what’s next for Shaine Casas. We also debate whether swimmers should qualify for major meets a year in advance and break down one of the biggest questions in swimming: is underwater dolphin kicking actually faster than swimming on the surface?Plus, we dive into the potential advantage triathletes bring to swimming and answer a viewer-submitted question about breaststroke kick technique.From training and technique to the future of swimming and how athletes develop, this episode goes everywhere.And as always… Night Swim is always right. Pick a side.
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Dive into the depths of the swimming with the Night Swim Podcast, hosted by former NCAA champion and Texas Longhorns standout Dax Hill and Bahamian Olympian, national record holder, and sommelier Elvis Burrows. When the pool lights go out, the real talk begins. Unedited and unrehearsed stories from Olympic trials, NCAA battles, training hacks, life after the lane lines, and epic pool-deck laughs. Elite swimmers. Zero filter. Perfect for masters swimmers, coaches, and swim nerds who live for chlorine.
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