We visited with former UT All American and team captain Darrell Fick (UT Class of 1978) on his background, UT experience, and his coaching path from Alief ISD to First Colony, to women's coach at USC working alongside Peter Daland. Much information about the NIL and the Texas One Fund, and how YOU can help your alma mater or favorite swimming program. Timeline courtesy of Texas Swimming: 00:00 – Disclaimer & limited banter 01:48 – Eddie Reese Audiobook excerpts 02:38 – New Chuck Warner Books Offer 04:04 – Introducing Darrell Fick 04:22 – Darrell’s start in swimming 05:52 – Texas years & new pool 07:56 – Coaching start in Alief 09:00 – First Colony 10:50 – Love of the sport 11:55 – Texas Senior Circuit 14:50 – NIL & Texas One Fund 19:59 – Agent involvement 22:48 – NIL in high school 26:34 – Coaching Deals 27:23 – Athlete Deals 28:10 – Swim Center bulkhead 29:23 –Texas One Fund & rule changes 31:22 – Branding & Open Doors 33:30 – Swimnerd pace clocks 34:23 – HOKA shoes 36:26 – Katy Tigers & summer leagues 37:31 – Eddie’s successor? 38:20 – Working around schedules 39:25 – NIL compliance 40:42 – Moving to the SEC 42:32 – Conference meet emphasis 44:44 – NCAA Portal & free agency 46:22 – RIP NCAA? 48:55 – Getting the 400 IM home 50:51 – Wrapping it up 51:19 – Support your school’s fund