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Friday, December 3, 2021
Kick Set Podcast | Episode 39: Dave Salo

by USA Swimming
Kick Set hosts legendary coach Dave Salo as he discusses the outlook for the upcoming FINA World Championships (25m), Thank You Coach Month and answers some questions that our listeners submitted.
- 00:00 - Intro - Short Course World Championships Selection Breakdown
- 06:58 - Dave Salo Introduction
- 12:45 - Starting Off the New Quad
- 17:32 - Rise in Short-Course Meter Swimming in the U.S.
- 19:48 - How the U.S. Decides Relay Teams
- 27:00 - Dave's Coaching Career
- 31:12 - Dave's Coaching Philosophy
- 37:20 - Social Kick: Questions from Fans
- 46:43 - Outro
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