#2 in Class of 2023 Rex Maurer Goes In Depth on Decision to Swim for Stanford

In the SwimSwam Podcast dive deeper into the sport you love with insider conversations about swimming. Hosted by Coleman Hodges, Garrett McCaffrey, and Gold Medal Mel Stewart, SwimSwam welcomes both the biggest names in swimming that you already know, and rising stars that you need to get to know, as we break down the past, present, and future of aquatic sports.

We sat down with Rex Maurer, the #2 recruit in the class of 2023 who waited far longer than any other big name in his class to announce his verbal commitment. With the family history he has there (as well as his current family, his older brother swims there), it didn’t come as a shock that the middle-distance standout ultimately chose Stanford. Listen to what Rex has to say about his recruiting process, his swimming in the last few years, and why we will now see him on the Farm in just one year’s time.
  • 0:00 Rex Maurer Introduction
  • 0:58 History with Stanford
  • 3:35 Deciding on Stanford
  • 6:03 Being Recruited by Your Own Mom (Lea Maurer)
  • 8:20 Managing Parent-Coach Dynamics
  • 10:45 Training with Lea Maurer, NASA, Badger Swim Club
  • 14:15 Not Training Long Yardage
  • 17:25 Was Rex Really Ever Leaving California?
  • 18:52 College Event Schedule
  • 19:58 The Perfect 500 Free
  • 21:16 Grant Shoults
  • 24:03 Brotherly Rivalry with Luke Maurer
  • 27:38 Senior Year of High School
 

Music: Otis McDonald
www.otismacmusic.com

Opinions, beliefs and viewpoints of the interviewed guests do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs, and viewpoints of the hosts, SwimSwam Partners, LLC and/or SwimSwam advertising partners.

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Meathead
2 years ago

Great interview…wish they would have touched in on Rex’s big upcoming decision, to use this summers taper for High School State or go all in for the USMS Spring National Championships, taking place in his back yard.

Everyone is talking about the 100 IM natty record, 48.96, and if Rex can augment his training to take a shot at it.

Most important, how was video editing used to augment Rex’s statement that he went to Stanford despite his Uncle?

coachymccoachface
Reply to  Meathead
2 years ago

Masters Nationals? What? lol

maximum mchuge
Reply to  Meathead
2 years ago

😈

Not Luke Maurer
2 years ago

Yeah he’s a good kid and all but ridiculous that he got a podcast before funniest and most attractive man on Stanford campus, Luke Maurer. Rex can swim fast, but he’s never made 4 women fall in love with him at the same time. Keep working hard Rex. Not easy being the younger brother!

Former Big10
Reply to  Not Luke Maurer
2 years ago

keep cluckin’ big chicken

Lisa Schaffer
2 years ago

Such an awesome interview! Rex is a fantastic young man. Looking forward to watching him race at Stanford next year, and glad that he’s coming back to PA – where he belongs. PASA will definitely be there to cheer you on.

Alex Liang
Reply to  Lisa Schaffer
2 years ago

Alto > PASA

Queens
Reply to  Alex Liang
2 years ago

Check any meet result since they broke off and you’ll see it’s clearly the opposite… smoke and mirrors!

Riccardo
Reply to  Queens
2 years ago

PASA is a club excellence loophole. No way that many independent businesses should be able to represent one USA club.

Its backwards the way USA swimming rewards giant conglomerate teams when they aren’t doing anything special.

Jonny Affeld
Reply to  Alex Liang
2 years ago

PASA > Alto

Virgil Hilts
2 years ago

Good luck to you, Rex.

I was one of those people you mentioned at the beginning of the podcast who talked to you on the pool deck when you and your brother were youngsters. I remember you as a friendly, outgoing kid.

I wish you some fast swimming on The Farm!

Kathleen Tiso
Reply to  Virgil Hilts
2 years ago

Rex is a class act all around…not only does he swim fast but he is so kind, wicked smart and Stanford is very lucky to have him join his brother Luke at Stanford…amazing guy!

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