SK280 Dave Durden

This week, we sit down with Dave Durden — legendary coach of the California Golden Bears, longtime leader in American swimming, and Bryan’s former coach at Auburn. Dave’s run of success at Cal is unprecedented in college swimming history, and is underscored by numerous Olympic champions he has developed.

A consummate planner, we spend time digging into Dave’s coaching philosophy, why he relies on watching how prospects move in the water as an indicator of potential vs their current best times, how he has built a winning culture, and why he believes social kick might just be the most important part of training.

Whether you’re a swimmer, coach, or fan of the sport, this episode is packed with insight, stories, and laughs.