SK261 Brett Hawke Returns

Brett Hawke is back—this time as Head Coach of swimming for the Enhanced Games.

In this episode, we dive into Brett’s wild year: why he took the leap to join the Enhanced Games staff, what he learned from year 1 of the experiment, and what excites him about working with this year's squad including Ben Proud. We discuss what led to that huge Ben Proud signing, Brett's plans for more transparency this season on what his group is doing in training, and what is and is not in scope for his role as swimming coach (he's not a doctor!).

We also tackle the big debate: athlete health, youth messaging, and the difference between optimizing longevity vs. “shortcuts.” Plus: suits vs. jammers, four-lane Vegas format, why 50/100 free & fly made the cut, and a wish list that includes 4×50 relays. If you’re curious to hear a perspective straight from the source—this one’s for you. Subscribe and leave us a comment with your thoughts on the episode!