In this episode, I talk with Trevor Green , a dedicated swimmer who shares how discipline and consistency shape his success in and out of the pool. Trevor discusses how he manages his time, stays committed during long training cycles, and keeps a positive mindset when progress feels slow. He also reflects on how swimming has helped him build habits that carry over into school and everyday life. Key Lessons 1. Discipline matters more than motivation. Trevor explains that motiv

In this episode, host Anton Beregovoi  talks with Colby Whitney , a competitive swimmer who shares how he stays focused, confident, and motivated through demanding training and competition. Colby opens up about his approach to racing, how he prepares mentally for meets, and what helps him stay grounded when expectations are high. He also discusses how he balances swimming with school and why having clear goals makes a big difference. Key Lessons 1. Confidence is built before

In this episode, host Anton Beregovoi  talks with Brayden Morford , a junior swimmer at Carnegie Mellon University , about how he balances academics, training, and recovery at a demanding school. Brayden shares what it is like to compete during tough academic weeks, how he manages nerves before big meets, and why preparation before practice is the key to performing well when it matters most. Key Lessons 1. Recovery starts before practice. Brayden believes that how you prepar

In this episode, host Anton Beregovoi  talks with Ethan Guo , a freshman swimmer at Yale University , about how he is adjusting to life as a college athlete. Ethan shares how he manages his classes, training, and recovery, and what he has learned about balancing it all. He talks about the difference between high school and college swimming, how he studies more effectively, and what routines help him perform his best both in the classroom and in the pool. Key Lessons 1. Colleg

In this episode, host Anton Beregovoi  talks with Jack Grimley , a swimmer who has experienced big changes both in and out of the pool. Jack shares what it was like switching schools from Germantown Academy to The Haverford School , and how he stayed focused and positive during the transition. He also talks about his decision to commit to The University of Alabama , what helped him make that choice, and how he keeps strong connections with coaches across the country. Key Less

In this episode, host Anton Beregovoi sits down with Teddy Blake, a swimmer at Penn State University entering his junior year, to talk about growth both in and out of the pool. Teddy opens up about his goals for the season, how he's adjusting to a new coaching staff, and what it takes to stay motivated when everything around you is changing. He also shares his academic approach - from tackling challenging coursework to mastering practice tests as his secret study weapon - rev

In this episode, host Anton Beregovoi sits down with Josh Bey, a freshman at Indiana University, to discuss the transition from high school to college swimming and academics. We hear how Josh approaches his warm-up and warm-down routines, what motivated him to choose Indiana, and how he’s learning to balance the increased demands of collegiate athletics with maintaining strong academic work. Key lessons: The importance of routines : Josh emphasises that consistent warm-ups an

In Episode 22, Anton talks with Alex Nicolai, a freshman at Ursinus College, about some of the deeper, less-discussed aspects of the student-athlete journey. Alex explains why he chose to take a gap year before college, how that experience shaped his mindset heading into swimming at Ursinus, and he shares strategies for building strong team culture and navigating performance plateaus—both in the pool and outside it. Key lessons: The value of taking time : Alex’s gap year wasn