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How Army Beat Navy in Swimming
"Our women had entered that meet with a thirty-five year losing streak... and we walked away with two wins for the first time since 1988." - Head Coach Brandt Nigro
SWIM NERD
December 23, 2024
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How Army Beat Navy in Swimming
Today on the pod we've got Brandt Nigro, head coach of Army West Point Swimming & Diving.
Coach Brandt highlights the recent historic win against Navy after 35 years, the emphasis on leadership development, and the individualized approach to training.
He also shares insights into his own journey (I met Brandt many years ago when he was a assistant at NC State learning from Braden Holloway, et. al), the transformative progress of the Army program, and the unique aspects of coaching at a service academy.
Brett also asks about recruiting challenges, balancing West Point's rigorous academics, and the unrivaled atmosphere of the Army-Navy swim meet.
Enjoy!
00:00 Hello Brandt 01:24 Why choose the army? 03:08 Army West Point and its Leadership 04:37 Brandt’s background 07:19 Recruiting at Army West Point 11:11 Managing Pressure 13:00 Type of Training 16:01 Brandt’s Job 18:42 The Dual Meet 22:12 Pressure on NCAA’s 24:02 What’s Next? 24:46 Christmas Training 27:37 Thanks Brandt
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