Social Kick • Swim Culture & Stories

• Sven Schwarz on 100K Weeks, Elite Distance Training, the Rise of Men’s Distance Swimming | Ep. #276

  Sven Schwarz is one of the fastest-rising distance swimmers in the world, training up to 100K per week and relying almost entirely on feel to guide his pace. In this episode of The Social Kick Podcast, Sven breaks down the work, the mindset, and the new level of men’s distance swimming. We talk about training volume, threshold pace, recovery habits, coach communication, race prep, and why he skipped the 2025 European Championships. If you’re into distance swimming or elite training insights, this conversation delivers. Subscribe for more interviews with the world’s top swimmers.

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• Todd DeSorbo: Building a Swimming Dynasty at Virginia | NCAA, Olympics, & Men’s New Era | Ep 275

  Virginia Head Coach Todd DeSorbo joins The Social Kick to talk about the future of college swimming and the debut of a made-for-TV double elimination dual meet featuring UVA, Tennessee, and Michigan. He shares how new formats, rivalries, and personality can elevate the sport, his philosophy on building winning teams, and what it takes to innovate without losing the joy of racing. A fast, insightful conversation with one of the most influential coaches in the NCAA.

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• Matt Kredich: How Tennessee Built Champions, Culture & Olympic Stars | Episode 274

  Matt Kredich isn’t just a successful swim coach — he’s a culture builder, a thinker, and a leader whose impact reaches far beyond the pool deck. As the Director of Swimming & Diving at the University of Tennessee, he has developed Olympians, NCAA champions, and stars like Jordan Crooks, Mona McSharry, and Gui Caribe. But what truly makes Tennessee stand out is not just the speed — it’s the chemistry, belief, and connection that everyone can see. In this episode of The Social Kick Podcast, Matt shares how culture becomes a competitive advantage, why empathy and accountability can coexist in high-performance environments, and how personal loss reshaped his perspective on coaching and purpose. We talk about sprint mechanics, drag reduction, athlete mindset, and how to help swimmers make breakthroughs technically and emotionally. This is a conversation about coaching, leadership, resilience, and what it really takes to help people become the best version of themselves — in and out of the water. Listen now to hear: How culture drives performance in elite swim programs What makes Jordan Crooks and Tennessee’s sprinters different Using empathy, structure, and purpose in coaching How personal loss shaped Matt’s approach to leadership The technical and human elements behind world-class swimming Whether you're a swimmer, coach, parent, or just love great conversations about growth, this episode will leave you thinking differently about what makes people better.

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• Just the Guys! Swim News, Records & Hot Takes | Episode 273

  Just the guys this week! Luke, Bryan, and John are back in classic Social Kick mode — no guests, no script, just pure swim talk. The crew catches up on everything happening across the swim world: new records in China and Russia, Summer McIntosh’s big move to Arena, college season chaos, and even a few triathlon and high school highlights. It’s the kind of episode that feels like hanging out with your swim buddies after practice — full of takes, laughs, and real conversation about the sport we love. In this episode: Yu Zidi breaks a 13-year Asian Record 🇨🇳 Egor Kornev’s 44.99 lights up Russian SC Nationals Summer McIntosh signs with Arena — what’s that deal worth? Cal vs. Stanford, NC State’s “Raleigh Rumble,” and the Power 4 Dual Meet Challenge Ironman 70.3 Worlds and swimmers leading the way High school phenom Luka’s blazing times and Bolles’ new relay record 🎧 Dive in for the latest swim news, wild speculation, and plenty of good vibes — it’s all part of The Social Kick Podcast.

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• Nikita Sheremet: World Junior Champ & Louisville Sprint Star | Episode 272

  Ukraine’s next great sprinter joins The Social Kick! 🇺🇦 Nikita Sheremet is the World Junior Champion and Record Holder in the 50 freestyle (21.75) — tying Michael Andrew’s World Junior Record last summer. Now racing for the University of Louisville, he’s already made waves in the NCAA with a 19.28 freshman record and big goals for the European Championships. In this episode, Nikita shares his remarkable journey from Ukraine to Poland to escape the war, his move to the U.S., and how he built world-class sprint speed at such a young age. We break down sprint training, mindset, dryland work, and a few fun rapid-fire questions from fans. If you love fast swimming, big goals, and the next wave of sprint talent — you’ll love this one. 🎙️ Highlights: Training for a 21-second 50 freestyle Building power & explosiveness as a young sprinter From Ukraine to Louisville: a swimmer’s journey Rapid fire Q&A: pull-ups, Fortnite, favorite food & more Goals for 2025 Europeans and NCAAs 💬 Connect & Subscribe: Follow The Social Kick on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and Spotify. Leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review to support the show!

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