SwimSwam Podcast: Dave Salo on How to Turn Science into Speed, and Make it Fun

On SwimSwam Podcast, we’re giving you an in-depth listen at all things swimming. Host Coleman Hodges welcomes guests and guest co-hosts alike to get perspective on our ever-changing swimming universe and break down the past, present, and future of aquatic sports.

We sat down with Dave Salo, the man at the helm of Southern California since 2007 and the guy who everyone wants to swim with because, let’s face it, he makes a boring sport fun.

Salo talks about his development through swim, starting with his own swimming days and how he didn’t really like it because he just went back and forth and didn’t get a whole lot out of that. Once he started coaching, he started to do things his own way. You take a desire for fun combined with a scientific approach (PhD from USC) and what you get is the Salo style.

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Wondering
4 years ago

Does he address the P.E.D. use?

Sam
4 years ago

When will you guys interview Gary Hall Sr?

ERVINFORTHEWIN
Reply to  Sam
4 years ago

One of the very best as well – that could be so nice

ERVINFORTHEWIN
Reply to  Sam
4 years ago

or Greg Troy

Mark Nedza
4 years ago

Another great podcast. Dave Salo is a great ambassador for the sport of swimming and not a bad coach either! LOL Very interesting and entertaining.

Adam
4 years ago

Great podcast! His private talks during the ASCA Clinics are great as well!

POWERTOWER
4 years ago

Sprint Salo’s beard is magnificent.

Reply to  POWERTOWER
4 years ago

…..agreed!

Adam
Reply to  Coleman Hodges
4 years ago

Dude, you grew your hair out to legendary status and then cut it off?!?!

ERVINFORTHEWIN
Reply to  Adam
4 years ago

Yes , that was a weird move from Coleman lol

Eugene
4 years ago

I was lucky enough to visit his lecture in my hometown in Ukraine in 2012 (or 2013). This is great when world class coaches travel so far to share their experience.

Eugene
Reply to  Coleman Hodges
4 years ago

Yes! It was a 2 day event – theory and practice in the pool. Too bad 90% of our coaches didn’t understand English and the translator wasn’t great as well 🤪

ERVINFORTHEWIN
Reply to  Eugene
4 years ago

lol

Swimfan
4 years ago

This is great! Dr. Salo is one of the best.

About Coleman Hodges

Coleman Hodges

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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