The Swim Brief
The Swim Brief
Chris DeSantis
Don't Finish The Athlete
47 minutes Posted Sep 28, 2026 at 12:00 pm.
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Send us Fan Mail What is a developmental coach actually trying to finish? Longhorn Aquatics head coach Mike Laitala joins Chris DeSantis to discuss why producing fast young swimmers is not the same as preparing athletes for long-term success. They explore the risks of early specialization, the difference between developing strength and simply “lifting,” and why athletes can advance beyond their own developmental awareness. Mike also explains how he prepares swimmers for college, another coach...