Episodes

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In this conversation, coaches Todd Walsh and Charley Nelson share their insights on competitive swimming, focusing on strategies for meet lineups, the importance of mentorship, and building a supportive team culture. They discuss the nuances of dual meets, relay strategies, and the significance of every swimmer's contribution to the team's success. The dialogue emphasizes the need for effective communication, trust, and advocacy within the swimming community, particularly for new coaches navigating their roles.

Sep 24

Representing the Cougars of Lakeville South and South Metro Storm, Ana Clemon joins the Vibecast! Great to check in on her current season, her learnings from the past, and what swimming has in store for her in the future!

Sep 18

Minnesota Swim and Vibe gets a chance to chat with St. Cloud Apollo/St. Johns Prep's Izzy Westling! Hear about her swim life journey, what' next and as always, her advice for those younger swimmers out there

Jun 5

Amazing accomplishments in the pool, absolutely dwarfed by what she's done since then. Founding one of the best organizations that elevates and empowers female athletes . Great conversation around what they do and the LEAD Summit coming to Minneapolis this summer!!!

May 28

A new concept we are rolling out in June that allows athletes, coaches, swim fans, partner groups and more to contribute their thoughts, vibe, fun and experiences to the Minnesota Swimming Community. If everyone does just a little, we end up with a lot we can all benefit from.

May 28

Let's start off by taking a look at the health of the sport locally and nationally across levels and understand a little bit on how Minnesota Swim and Vibe is trying have a positive impact on it

Feb 14

The Vbiecast gets a late season visit from the Leadership Team of the Anoka Tornadoes! Hear what's it like when you have to share a pool with another team, how building culture is the foundation to building a team, and some of their traditions, rivalries and favorites of the season.

Jan 29

One of the few Class AA programs outside of the metro area. New coach, newish pool, same big goals for the Qarriors. Learn about what makes them unique as a squad and what their plans are for the rest of the season.

Jan 23

The program is just four years old and they are already making waves. Two years in class A and then the jump to AA and it's not phasing them a bit. Hear what makes their squad unique and what some of their team goals are for the 2025 season.

Jan 21

Ben and Drew Loy join us to talk about the Swim Academy, a new approach to online learning programming for swimming. In collaboration with Caleb Dressel, they've launched and it sounds like this is only the beginning!

Jan 19

Taking some time in between NFL games to chat with the captains of the Minneapolis Boys Swim and Dive captains. Hear what makes their squad so special, what their rival meet is, and how coach Chris Aarseth helps them keep loving the sport.

Dec 22, 2024

Smaller in numbers, might in work ethic and goals. MSV checks in with the captains of the St. cloud Apollo boys to see how their season is starting off, what their goals are and what meets they are really looking forward to!

Dec 3, 2024

MSV catches up with Monticello/Edina Swim Club's Adalynn Biegler. Fresh off a couple freshly minted state records, hear on what she focused on to find that success, advice for younger swimmers and what she has coming up this winter.

Nov 20, 2024

Let's catch up with one of the members of the Orono Girls Swim and Dive program, coming off their program's first state championship. We get some insight on what makes that program go, Graycin's future plans, and advice for those younger swimmers out there. We may touch on her hidden diving talents as well :)

Nov 3, 2024

Joining us today is some of the awesome ladies from the Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks! Hear about life at the DII college program, what transitioning from high school is like, and a halloween costume check in :)

Oct 13, 2024

MSCV takes a little time on a Sunday afternoon to catch up some of the members of the Concordia St. Paul Swim and Dive team. The newest program in the state is growing every year and becoming a player in NCAA Division II.

Sep 22, 2024

Can't think of a better way to spend a Sunday morning than chatting college swimming with some of the ladies of St. Kate's. They talk about a familiar face being the new head coach, what makes their culture amazing, and share a bit of managing both the student and athlete sides of student-athlete as a Wildcat

Sep 19, 2024

Swimming official extraordinaire Jack Swanson joins the Vibecast to unveil the newest initiative hitting USA swimming. Learn all about the Junior Officiating program...it's benefits, how easy it is and how it helps the sport and the swimming community

Sep 8, 2024

All the way from Austin, MN, sophomore Gracie Greenman joins the Vibecast to share a little about her current season, her swimming career, and some of her team's goals

Sep 5, 2024

Continuing digging into the high school season with athletes from around the state. Ava Allingham of Breck and Aquajets sits down for a chat with MSV. Learn about her swimming history, what motivates her, and what advice she has for younger swimmers.

Aug 28, 2024

Isabelle Ploof of Brainerd High School and Central Minnesota Aquatics takes time out of her early season training to sit down and talk some swimmin' with MSV! Isabelle talks about some of her team's goals, what makes Dan Anderson such a great coach, and the one set that makes her want to switch to diving. What a fun chat!!!

Aug 17, 2024

12 time Olympic medalist Ryan Lochte takes some time out of his busy clinic schedule to chat with Minnesota Swim and Vibe about staying connected to the sport, his time in Paris, family, and about what he continues to teach kids in the sport

Aug 16, 2024

Another fabulous Team Talk! This time MSV sits down with the captains of the Chanhassen Girls Swim and Dive squad to chat about their team traditions and what they have planned this season

Jul 22, 2024

University of Minnesota Golden Gophers Katie McCarthy, Maddy Olson and Kelly Kremer join us to talk about social media and the role it plays in the recruiting process, program promotion and how it can work for you if you manage it right or against you if you make poor decisions

Jul 12, 2024

MSV catches up with the captains of the St. Cloud Apollo Girls Swim and Dive squad to get some insight on what makes some unique, goals for the upcoming season and how they build fun into everything

Jul 11, 2024

There are many ways to rate yourself as a coach, but I prefer not to do it by championships, state swimmers, or best times. At the end of each season, I try to objectively rate myself in these categories

Jul 9, 2024

Having great leaders on your squad makes everything easier. It takes time and effort to develop leadership skills, but here on some tips for younger leaders to think about to expedite the process and understand what it means to be a leader

Jul 1, 2024

The ladies from OGSD join the Vibecast to chat about the upcoming season. Secret plans for team gear, goal rocks, some chat about a few of the meets they really look forward too every year.

Jun 30, 2024

Olympic qualifier, word record holder, and Lakeville native Regan Smith takes a few minutes out of her crazy schedule to chat with Minnesota Swim and Vibe about Trials, Olympics and everything in between.

Jun 29, 2024

Always fun to hear what makes a squad unique. Whether it is traditions, culture, or rival meets. The Tornadoes sounds like a fun squad and have some good tips on how to build a culture of inclusiveness. Bonus points for getting their team gear taken care of early through Elsmore!

Jun 28, 2024

Sophie Blixt of Rochester Century and Rochester Swim Club joins the Vibecast to chat about the joys of being around driven people, 2024 goals, and about how trusting yourself is great quality to have.

Jun 26, 2024

Since we all could make it to Olympic Trials, we thought we would do the next best thing and catch up with someone who was competing there! Hear all about Charlie's experience at his first, but certainly not last Olympic Trials

Jun 24, 2024

The Vibecast gets rolling again post Olympic Trials with Evan Witte of Minnetonka High School and Minnetonka Swim Club. Listen to Evan's journey in swimming, how he thinks about nutrition and what's on his goal sheer for next year.

Jun 15, 2024

2023 Class A state diving champ Alayna Kennedy takes some time out of her busy summer schedule to sit down with the Vibe and we are so glad she did! Some amazing takes on her diving career, successes and obstacles as well as what she has on her goal list for the upcoming year and beyond!

Jun 13, 2024

Gus (aka Ervin the III) Rudenick joins the Vibecast to share his journey in the sport with Minneapolis Southwest and Minnesota Flyers. Gus brings great energy and passion to the sport and is a hell of a story teller. He's all swimmer folks.

Jun 12, 2024

Nathan Carr stops in for a chat about his swimming journey, what it's like breaking the record of an Olympic gold medalist and what he's looking forward to seeing at trials

Jun 7, 2024

2022 Class A State champ and 2024 NCAA DII All American Avery Lommel swings by the Vibe for a chat about her diving career, advice for younger divers and explains why her favorite thing about diving is also her least favorite.

Jun 6, 2024

The Vibe continues diving week. this time at the high school level with graduating senior Owen Kipp. Owen was Class AA runner up this season and will be competing for the University of Nebraska Omaha this fall. Hear Owen share some lessons learned and good advice from his diving journey

Jun 5, 2024

Diver week continues with St. Olaf's Izzy Treanor. The Wayzata alum shares her take on the sport, advice for newer divers and why diving in college was one of the best decisions she's made

Jun 4, 2024

Eli Grabinski kicks off diver week on the Vibecast and shares some insights from his diving career, advice for younger divers, and even for those on the fence about diving in college

Jun 2, 2024

Jim joins as as the first of our officials to tell a little bit about their story. How did they get involved? How does it keep them connected? What are the hundreds of things they do to run a meet that go unnoticed?

May 31, 2024

Soon to be Gopher Jayden Edmonson of Rochester Swim Club joins the Vibecast to chat about his swimming career. From his early years, to chasing winter juniors cuts, to how to get the most of your practices. Always great to catch up with Jayden

May 30, 2024

Super friend of the Minnesota Swim and Vibe joins us to talk about her first year at Gustavus, her life in swimming, and like always, shares a wonderful perspective

May 28, 2024

Another fine convo with another fine swimmer and student-athlete! Will Barth of St. Thomas Academy, Blackline and soon to be South Dakota University joins the Vibecast to talk about his swimming career, life with Barnes, and some good advice for other swimmers

May 26, 2024

Prior Lake and South Metro Storm's Victor Trinh joins the Vibecast to walk us through his swim journey. Victor talks about what's next post graduation, some great advice for younger swimmers, and honestly, just some really good opinions.

May 24, 2024

Katie Miller of Visitation High School and Blackline Aquatics joins the Vibe to talk about training under two legends of coaching, advice for swimmers, advice for the sport and why cold water and snorkels should be banned

May 22, 2024

Our first Edina guest on the podcast as MSV catches up with Mark Jacobi-Krohn. Good advice for younger swimmers, great stories to share and some ideas on how to make our sport better. As always...excellent walk up music choices!

May 12, 2024

Live from Northfield we have Josh Kraby! The junior was class A state champion in the 100 Back and runner up in the 100 Fly. Josh tells us a bit about his swimming career and what he's looking to accomplish over the next year.

May 10, 2024

100 Breaststroke state champ Maddie Reed of Stillwater and St. Croix Swim Club joins the Vibe! Hear about her past, present, and future in the sport, some favorite memories, and advice for younger swimmers. We also try to decipher exactly what a bearcat is. TBD on that one.

May 9, 2024

Another Lakeville South Cougar joins the Vibecast! From failing level one of swim lessons to chasing an Olympic trials cut this summer. Hear about Gage's journey in swimming, what drives him and what his future plans are after he graduates. Also....full contact swimming? Could happen

May 8, 2024

Colby Kern talks about his 14 years in the sport, the joys of swimming in college and what's next for him after he wraps it all up next year. Done completely with swimming? Never for this young man.

May 5, 2024

A look back on the first year of Minnesota Swim and Vibe. Why we started, why we feel it's important and what are we planning going into year two....all from one rambling old man

May 3, 2024

We roll up Interstate 94 to Alexandria to chat with Jisella Haskamp about her experiences as a swimmer. Hear about being a multi-sport athlete, fun with her team, some Granite City love and some great advice for younger swimmers.

May 2, 2024

If you know Miguel, you know this guy is a real class act. Hear about his journey in swimming, what's next for him and how he isn't trying to flex on me will all of those medals in the background.

May 1, 2024

MSV heads down to Med City (Rochester) to chat with Julia Ogren of Rochester Swim Club and Rochester John Marshall. Here about how she was a multi sport athlete until recently, her challenges with swim lessons as a kid, and what she is shooting for this summer.

Apr 30, 2024

We've been bugging the man for months now hoping to get fifteen minutes of chat time with arguably one of the top influencers in swimming right now....and as he promised, he delivered! Hear about his evolution to current status, where he wants to go from here and why it's so important to the future of the sport to push the boundaries

Apr 28, 2024

What a privilege to get some time to talk high school swimming with Phil. He and his staff at the MSHSL do a lot more than stamps hands and give out medals at the state meet and we get into that. Also, hear about Phil's background, including some time in the NFL, what he sees in our sport and a little of his vision for the upcoming seasons. We will definitely have Phil on again in the future

Apr 25, 2024

Coach John Barnes of St. Thomas Academy and Blackline joins the Vibecast with some of the cadets to talk about the team approach they take in building their squad. Never dull conversations with Coach Barnes!

Apr 24, 2024

One of the highly requested guests for the Vibecast and she doesn't disappoint! From another look into the mind of a distance swimmer, to some really cool swim stories, to what walkout music looks like to a Swiftie :). Great convo Ivy!!

Apr 23, 2024

Grady Evenson from Lakeville South and South Metro Storm joins the Vibecast! Great advice for younger swimmers, how faith plays into his swimming, goals for the summer and living life in the weight room. Great convo with a great guy!!!

Apr 18, 2024

The Macalester Swim and Dive teams have started to make a run to the top of the MIAC and a large part of the is due to Coach Kyllian Griffin. Here what attracted him to the Macalester program, what his vision is for the program and how they keep getting better and faster while maintaining that high academic standard and having fun.

Apr 17, 2024

You want energy? We got energy with Torun McGillis! Great conversation with the Woodbury senior and long time St. Croix Swim Club swimmer. We cover lots of ground including being a rookie high school swimmer as a senior, favorite memories, donuts, and her wonderful relationship with her club coach

Apr 16, 2024

We travel up north a bit to chat with Rock Ridge high School's Gunnar George! The finalist for Class A athlete of the year talks about the challenges of not having club swimming nearby, being a multisport athlete, and plans after high school.

Apr 14, 2024

Arianna Zelen of Shakopee High School and South Metro Strom Swim Club joins the Vibecast! She talks about growing up in a swimming family, favorite memories, summer goals and advice for the younger swimmers. Great conversation from a great athlete!

Apr 12, 2024

As an athlete, to find success, it comes down to finding the right opportunities and making the most of them. Head Coach Annika Bordak of Granite City Aquatics talks about how she works that into her coaching philosophy and activities to create a stronger culture for growth and learning in and out of the pool

Apr 11, 2024

A long time favorite of the Vibe, Conner Hogan from Hutchinson High School and Aquajets sits down to talk about his swimming career and more! Can he dunk a basketball? Find out!

Apr 10, 2024

MSV chats it up with Mounds View and NSAC distance swimmer Ellie Bina! Find out about Ellie's training, favorite sets, what goes through her mind during a mile and much more!

Apr 6, 2024

Saturday morning chat with Lily Van Heel of St. Michael Albertville and Sea Devils. Fresh off her 2 weeks in Florida, Lily talks swimming, no pressure parents, axe throwing, badgers, and Lil' Mama's greatest hits. We cover all the bases at the Vibe and super fun to catch up with Lily

Apr 4, 2024

Class A two-time 500 Free Champ, Breck/Blake Bearstang, Aquajet, and soon to be Johns Hopkins Blue Jay Josiah March joins the Vibecast to talk about his swimming career, his influences, advice for young swimmers and spills the dirt on Brian Wright (kidding)

Apr 2, 2024

Not only one of the top swimmers in the state, but one of the most fun people on a pool deck. Minnesota Swim and Vibe chats with Catherine Dueck ab out her swimming career, her upcoming college swimming at the University of San Diego and oh so much more!

Mar 31, 2024

MSV had a chance to catch up with University of Minnesota Morris' head coach Dave Molesworth. Dave had some really good insights to share about starting a men's program last year, the successes they had, and what they are looking forward to in year 2

Mar 27, 2024

MSV sits down with Micah to chat about his swimming career so far, his training regimen, and what he is looking to accomplish over the next year

Mar 18, 2024

Minnesota Gopher's alum Max McHugh stops in for a chat about his time at the U of M, how he's improved, his stint coaching at St. Thomas and what lies ahead for him, this summer and beyond

Mar 15, 2024

We sit down with Evan Shanley, head coach at St. Cloud Apollo boys and girls swim and dive. Evan shares the recent successes of this programs, his approach to rebuilding them and some really good insight on program development vs just coaching.

Feb 11, 2024

Swimming is swimming, right? Not necessarily. Outstate schools have certain challenges that metro area schools don't have to deal with. Brainerd Boys High School coach John Zemke joins us to discuss,

Dec 30, 2023

Minnesota Swim and Vibe isn't big on waiting for a new year to start to make big life improvements or taking on a challenge, but for some, it's the start they need. We run through a list of several good new years resolutions for swimmers to make to improve their swimming.

Nov 3, 2023

Trust the process? Great advice....but listen to a few other tips from the Vibe on how you can get the most out of your taper. Little things matter

Oct 22, 2023

It's hard to find polarizing topics in the sport of swimming, but tech suits seem to fit the bill. Especially when there isn't a consensus on whether a meet is worthy of "suiting up" or not. Here one opinion on the thought process and reasoning behind the decision from Mark Seguin

Sep 17, 2023

Final stop on the MSV college your takes us to Austin, TX to chat with Aquajets alum Emma Kern. Hear about her first month as a freshman at the University of

Sep 16, 2023

The Vibe travels up the coast for lighthouses, lobsta and a chat with Cooper Polzin. Cooper is a Velocity Aquatics and Buffalo Bison alum and is in his first few weeks as a freshman the University of Maine

Sep 15, 2023

Next up, MSV swings through the Ivy League to Yale University to catch up with Charlie Egeland and hear about his first few weeks of college

Sep 14, 2023

MSV travels to the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBS) to check in with St. Croix Swim Club alum Sophie Scroggins. Hear about Sophie's first few weeks of life as a college student-athlete and how the transition is going.

Sep 13, 2023

MSV checks in with Riptide alumni Megan Hutchins to hear about her first few weeks on the campus on the University of Kentucky

Sep 12, 2023

Part of our 10 with '27 series. Ten minute conversations with former Minnesota swimmers that are now part of the college class of '27. In our first episode, Ella Passe, formerly of Riptide Swim Team and Visitation joins the Vibe to talk about her first few weeks on the campus of Duke University

Aug 1, 2023

Learn some important information on how to manager your nutrition as a swimmer and how to practically apply it. Mattie Jankowski, who supports the University of Minnesota atheltes, joins the Vibecast

Jul 18, 2023

Marketing your program properly increases participation, support, and ultimately revenue. It may seem overwhelming at first, but with some simple skills and a solid approach, not terribly difficult to do.

Jul 12, 2023

Minnesota Swim and Vibe chats with Jack about his time swimming in Minneosta. At Missouri and what's next. Great advice for swimmers looking ahead to their college years.

Jul 7, 2023

Learn what culture is, why it's important and how to intentionally build yours for success

Jun 30, 2023

Minnesota Swim and Vibe creator Mark Seguin talks about the value of a swimming community and how Minnesota Swim and Vibe is working to enhance it in the state of Minnesota