Dave Durden Explains How Cal Men Focus on Qualifying for NCAA’s

In the SwimSwam Podcast dive deeper into the sport you love with insider conversations about swimming. Hosted by Coleman Hodges 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 head coach for the Cal men and for the 2021 Men’s US Olympic team, Dave Durden. We’ve seen some exceptional swimming from the bears in the last few months, and Durden breaks down the purpose behind each race since November. Durden also speaks on the uncertainty moving forward in the season and how that he helped to mold their mindsets into focusing more on the here-and-now.

Music: Otis McDonald
www.otismacmusic.com

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Dan Solomon
3 years ago

Love the BBB t-shirt. Even better was the perspective on Cal swimming, training through COVID, and hearing about Dave’s love/commitment/dedication to USA Swimming and the Golden Bears. Thanks Coleman/SwimSwam for facilitating.

h2olover
3 years ago

Dave is a great swim coach but I believe his true passion is golf. Dave hits his driver @ 280+ and his irons over 200. Not always straight though. Good luck at NCAA, and I hope Hugo, Ryan, Sean, Trenton, Zach, Bryce, Bjorn, Daniel, Destin, Jason, Reece and Dare are ready to swim fast.

Erik
3 years ago

SO to Coleman rocking the Missouri Valley sweatshirt, that All-Stars or Zones?

Just bring the shirt to U of H, I’ll pick it up there…

SoCal Swammer
3 years ago

Coach repping that big baller brand 🔥🔥🔥

Grant Drukker
3 years ago

So where do I drop my email?

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Coleman started his journey in the water at age 1, and although he actually has no memory of that, something must have stuck. A Missouri native, he joined the Columbia Swim Club at age 9, where he is still remembered for his stylish dragon swim trunks. After giving up on …

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