Episode 23: Josh Bey — Building Routines, Building Results

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 and warm-downs aren’t just “nice to have” but foundational for performance and recovery.

• Transitioning to college is more than just “more practice” — it involves adapting lifestyle, time management, and mental habits to a new environment.

• Balancing sport and study means being proactive: choosing a school that fits your academic and athletic goals, and then building habits early rather than trying to “catch up."

  
  

Final Thoughts For student-athletes—or anyone juggling two demanding pursuits—Josh’s approach reminds us that success isn’t solely about the big performances, but the day-in, day-out habits you build behind the scenes. If you’re entering college, moving up a level in your sport, or simply trying to balance more than one major commitment, this episode gives practical take-aways rather than just inspiration.