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S2E8: Swimming ft. Chris Hamstra, Anna Moore, and Alessia Moro
Season 2 · Episode 8

S2E8: Swimming ft. Chris Hamstra, Anna Moore, and Alessia Moro

Cougar Sports Show · USF Athletics

October 27, 202327m 9s

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Show Notes

This week we get to hear all about the USF swim team from head coach, Chris Hamstra, assistant coach, Anna Moore, and freshman swimmer, Alessia Moro. Alessia is an international student from Trieste, Italy. She talks about the team culture and how the girls support each other in and out of the pool. The coaches talk about swim strategies for things like training, tapering, and avoiding burn-out. They also go into depth about Championship meets and standout swimmers. Listen to this week's episode to hear more about the USF swim program and what makes them special.

00:00 - Introduction

00:34 - Alessia talks about being an international student

02:32 - What the team looks like this year

04:34 - Differences from last year to this year

06:56 - Strong individual/relay events

08:40 - Addition of assistant coach, Anna Moore

12:11 - Getting an A-Cut or B-Cut time/Championship meets

15:47 - Staying team oriented

20:50 - Avoiding burn-out

23:33 - Standout swimmers

24:54 - What makes the USF swim program special?

26:50 - Wrap-up

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Show notes written by Alivia Tindall