Steve Collins: Head Coach SMU Women's Swim & Dive, 32 Olympians, 9 Olympic Games | Shozda Show #003

Steve Colins is one the greatest College swimming & Diving Coaches of the past 100 years. If you feel encouraged to support this podcast, please visit my Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/AlexShozda

In 37 years as Head Coach of the SMU Women’s Swimming and Diving Team Steve has led his mustangs to 17 conference championships, 15 NCAA top-10 finishes, and over 240 all-America honors. He has also coached 32 athletes to compete in nine difference Olympic Games.

EPISODE LINKS:
Steve's SMU Page: https://smumustangs.com/sports/womens-swimming-and-diving/roster/coaches/steve-collins/403#:~:text=Steve%20Collins%20enters%20his%2037th,NCAA%20Championships%20on%2034%20occasions.

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OUTLINE:
0:00 - Introduction
1:29 - Latest Meet against Texas A&M
3:34 - #1 Lesson for His Athletes
6:41 - Start to Coaching
11:27 - Start at SMU
16:11 - Competition Memories
20:12 - Training Philosophy
22:11 - Sprint vs. Distance Groups
24:17 - Building Confidence
27:08 - Training Balance
32:23 - Recruiting Balance
37:14 - International Athletes
42:03 - Olympic Coaching
50:13 - Avoid Burnout
55:13 - Balance Coaching and Personal Life
58:06 - Future of Career
1:00:57 - Coaching Career Advise
1:05:15 - End Summary

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