E169 - Mat Trodden: University of Edinburgh and LEN U23's
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In this week's Propulsion Swimming Podcast, we learn more about the University of Edinburgh Swimming Squad and the events of the inaugural LEN Under 23's competition, freshly concluded in Dublin, Ireland. Joining us is Mat Trodden, the Deputy Head Coach of the University of Edinburgh Swim Team, who sheds light on the his innovative coaching methodologies, particularly in the realms of Strength and Conditioning and psychology. Our conversation journeys through the exceptional progress of the University of Edinburgh's star swimmers, including notable mentions like Kara Hanlon, Archie Goodburn, and Stephen Clegg. Central to their success, as Mat shares, is a holistic coaching approach, rooted in understanding each swimmer personally and leveraging avant-garde methods like sound visualisation.
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