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Luka Mijatovic: 16-Year-Old Swim Phenom on Worlds, Recruiting & the 400 Free | Episode 265
At just 16 years old, Luka Mijatovic became the fastest 18 & under swimmer ever in the United States. After a breakthrough summer, he earned a spot on his first senior international team and represented Team USA at the World Championships. In this episode, Luka opens up about: The tough lessons learned after a team-wid

Rylee Erisman Returns: 8 Medals at World Juniors & Her College Recruiting Journey Episode 264
Rylee Erisman is back on Social Kick! Fresh off a historic summer at the World Junior Championships, Rylee won 8 medals (5 gold, 3 silver), including individual titles in the 50 and 100 freestyle. She capped the meet with an unforgettable triple in the final session—winning 2 events and medaling in all 3 races in less

McKenzie Siroky: Hockey Roots, Breaststroke Speed & Tennessee Swimming | Episode #263
McKenzie Siroky’s journey from hockey rinks to Team USA swimming is anything but typical. A breakout sprint breaststroker, McKenzie talks about her path to the World Championships, training and racing at Tennessee, and how lifting and explosive power fuel her speed. She shares stories from recruiting, gap year choices,

Brett Hawke | Enhanced Games Head Coach on Ben Proud, Swimming’s Future & Athlete Debate Episode 262
Brett Hawke is back—now as Head Coach of swimming for the Enhanced Games. He talks about the bold move to join the Games, the signing of Ben Proud, athlete health vs. shortcuts, and why sprint events and new formats could change the sport.

Ben Proud and The Enhanced Games | Olympic Medalist Joins Controversial League | Episode 261
Olympic medalist and World Champion Ben Proud has stunned the swimming world by retiring from professional swimming to join the controversial Enhance Games. In this episode of The Social Kick Podcast, we break down what this means for the sport: Why Proud’s decision is so shocking The reaction from governing bodies lik

Jack Alexy - American Record Holder on 45.9 Relay Split, 100 Free Training & Worlds - Episode 260
Jack Alexy is back on Social Kick! Fresh off Worlds, the American record holder dives into the mindset shift that unlocked his 46s—and that wild 45.9 relay split. We break down how 200 free training boosted his 100, the backend-50 sets he loves, and why slowing his tempo led to his fastest swim of the year. Jack also s