#312 Brent Arckey: Coaching Philosophy and Training for Swimming Success

Brent Arckey has been coaching for over 20 years, and his skills and dedication have culminated into the recent success of Summer McIntosh, the newly minted World Record holder in the 400 Free and the 400 IM. In this interview, Brent shares his coaching philosophy and training approach that has led to his success.

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00:00 - Welcome Brent Arckey! 01:02 - The Pressure of Notoriety and Background 08:45 - Staying true to coaching philosophy amidst fame and notoriety 16:00 - Approach Toward Kicking and Conditioning 22:51 - Stroke Drills and Stroke Philosophy 30:50 - What’s In The Sarasota Sharks’ Gear Bag? 37:23 - The Race of the Century 42:10 - Uncharted Territory: A Best Time = World Record 51:44 - Working With Vern Gambetta 54:44 - The Philosophy of Training All Four Strokes 1:03:12 - Managing Work and Life 1:13:14 - Not Being Consumed By The Success of Your Athletes