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David Leath is a full-time employee of my local County police department in NY. During his 23-year journey, he has experienced thousands of interactions between emergency medical staff and fire departments and has grown to appreciate the similarities between police, medical, and fire services. His wife is a nurse and he has built strong relationships with many fire chiefs, making him feel comfortable in those intersecting worlds. He believes that all types of heroes need a recharge from time to time. He is a coach, professional speaker, podcaster, and author.

I am the director and founder of Football Fitness Federation. We connect the worlds sport scientists and strength & conditioning coaches through our Podcast, Online Platform & Networking Events.
I have experience working with professional soccer players as well as academy soccer players in the UK.


Max Bloom is a U.S. Navy Veteran with 14 years of service. He rose to the rank of Chief Select and served in Afghanistan and Iraq. He worked with all branches of the Military and was a Prison Guard and Drone Pilot for Naval Special Warfare. After his separation, he created The ScuttleButt Show, a platform for discussing Military News and featuring reviews of books, movies, and gear.

Adam Kinakin is the Managing Director and founder of ILET Network, a community-based training platform for international Law Enforcement. A former Infantry Officer with the Canadian Armed Forces, he held various roles and was awarded instructor qualifications from many Canadian and international organizations. In July 2020 he created the International Law Enforcement Training Summit with annual attendance of over 10,000 from 75 countries. ILET Network has partnered with Federal, State/Provincial and Municipal agencies worldwide to support the evolution of training for Law Enforcement and First Responders. Adam attended the University of Saskatchewan majoring in Psychology and is beginning a Masters/Ph.D. program in Forensic Psychophysiology.

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Allen Weitz is a professional photographer of 50+ years. His images have won awards from the NY, Philly and NJ Art Directors Clubs, Graphic Artists Guild and others. He is known for marine, automotive and landscape photography, but his true love is black-and-white landscape. His photographs are available for purchase and can be printed on mugs, tote bags, throw pillows, puzzles and other merchandise. He is the Host of the B&H Photography Podcast, one of the highest-rated photography podcasts in Apple's Creative Arts category.

Sonya Looney is a 

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- has a Master’s in Electrical Engineering

- currently pursuing a second Master's Degree in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania

She has raced her mountain bike in over 25 countries and achieved extraordinary things through hard work, consistency, self-belief, determination, and optimism.  Her motivation stems from curiosity, a love of learning, gratitude, and a strong desire to assist others.

Patrick Fitzgibbons is a National Liaison for FHE Health and their Shatterproof Program for First Responders – Helping first responders everywhere get the help and support they need and deserve. A retired Police Commander from Colorado with over two decades of experience in various capacities, he is also a military veteran serving with the 82nd Airborne at Fort Bragg, NC. Patrick holds advanced degrees in Organizational Development and Leadership. Patrick is a part-time college professor and enjoys mentoring and coaching the next generation of criminal justice professionals. Patrick is an avid supporter of first responders and The US Military. Patrick is also a sought-after speaker and coach to criminal justice organizations and personnel. Patrick enjoys spending time with his family and friends, taking care of his body and mind, and of course, being the host and creator of the Criminal Justice Evolution podcast.

Okay, I'm 34 and I've started swimming again after 20 years away from the sport. What advice could you give? So listen, let me do the math here. 34, 20 years away. So you quit when you were 14? Wow, that's a long time away from the sport. But I don't really know why you're getting back into it. Are you swimming for fun? Are you swimming for health? Are you trying to be competitive again? I need more information. But the advice that I would give is that you're obviously getting back into the sport because you missed something from your childhood and you're passionate about it. And you feel a connection with the water. And that's why anybody would jump back in after 20 years away is something was there that you wanted back and lean into that. Remember why you got back in. Don't ever forget that. It's for the love and for the passion and whatever you are seeking and it's providing you that now. So congratulations on getting back into swimming. It's the best sport in the world. You can do it anywhere in the world, oceans, lakes, rivers, you know, so many different places. So I think it's just an incredible skill to have. And I want you to enjoy it.

Congrats on getting back into swimming! Remember why you got back in, it's for the love and passion. Enjoy it and take advantage of the fact that you can swim anywhere.

I’m 34 and have started swimming again after 20 years away from the sport. What advice could you give?

Rediscovering the Joy: Advice for Returning Swimmers

I'm 34 and have recently returned to swimming after a 20-year break. What advice can you offer? Well, let's see. You stopped swimming at 14, so that's quite a long time away from the sport. I'm curious about why you're getting back into it. Are you swimming for enjoyment, health, or aiming to be competitive again? It would be helpful to know more about your goals. However, my advice would be to embrace the fact that you're returning to a sport that holds a special place in your heart. There must be something from your childhood connection with swimming that you deeply missed and are passionate about. Lean into that feeling and remember why you decided to get back in the water. Don't lose sight of the love and passion that brought you here. Congratulations on rekindling your relationship with swimming! It truly is an incredible sport that can be enjoyed anywhere in the world - in oceans, lakes, rivers, and more. I hope you find immense joy in this journey.

So what's been the most rewarding part of hosting Inside with Brett Hawke? Well honestly I think it's just the connections that I've made with people. I chose to step off the pool deck in 2018. I was burnt out. I felt like I'd done everything I wanted to do in the sport up to that point, but I still wanted to stay very connected. And Inside with Brett Hawke has allowed me the chance to explore the relationships that I've already established and dive into them deeper. Get to know the person, the people, the coaches, the athletes, the people that are in our industry and really get to know them. I think before there were more of acquaintances or there were competitors or I knew that swimmer, I was a fan of that person, but now this podcast has allowed me to connect on a much deeper level. Get to know that person, what's their story and then share their story with the world, which is so rewarding. I mean just every time I'm about to put out a podcast, I get so excited. I want everybody to watch it because the conversation that I've just had, I remember all the things that we talked about and it's just so cool to be able to share someone else's journey and their story. So that's the most rewarding part for me is just being connected.

The most rewarding part of hosting Inside with Bread Hawk is the connections that I've made with people. The podcast has allowed me to explore deeper relationships with those in the industry and share their stories with the world.

What has been the most rewarding part of hosting ""Inside with Brett Hawke"" for you?

Inside with Brett Hawke: Connecting Through Stories

The most rewarding aspect of hosting Inside with Brett Hawke has been the connections I've made with people. When I decided to step away from the pool deck in 2018, I felt burnt out but still wanted to stay connected to the sport. Through the podcast, I have been able to deepen existing relationships and get to know coaches, athletes, and others in our industry on a more personal level. Previously, these individuals may have been acquaintances or competitors, but now I have the opportunity to truly understand their stories and share them with the world. It's incredibly fulfilling to have conversations with guests and then eagerly share their journeys and experiences through each episode. The connection that comes from these conversations is what makes hosting the podcast so rewarding for me.

Any thoughts on why Brazilian swimmers do so well in short course meets and not so great at long course ones? Well, not sure if I agree with this statement here. Cesar Cielo, world record holder in the 50 freestyle, former world record holder in the long course 100 freestyle. Bruno Fratis is a multiple Olympic finalist and Olympic medalist in the 50 freestyle long course. Marcella Chirigini is another athlete that I coach. Look, I could go down the list of Brazilian athletes I've had that have swum exceptionally well long course. I think the problem is like back in Australia that in the winter season, all the pools go to short course. And then in the summer, some of them don't convert to the long course, they stay short course. So the training facilities themselves tend to be short course ones. So you're going to do better in the pool that you train in ultimately. So I think that might be part of the reason. But I wouldn't suggest that Brazilian swimmers can't swim long course by any means.

Brazilian swimmers may not be as successful in long course meets because the pools they train in are usually short course, however this does not mean that all Brazilian swimmers cannot do well in long course meets.

Any thoughts on why Brazilian swimmers do so well in SC meets, and not so great at LC ones?

Brazilian swimmers excel in short course meets, debunking the idea that they struggle in long course events.

Regarding the observation that Brazilian swimmers perform well in short course meets but not as great in long course ones, I have a different perspective. There are Brazilian swimmers who have excelled in long course events, such as Cesar Cielo, who holds the world record in the 50 freestyle and has been a former world record holder in the long course 100 freestyle. Bruno Fratis is another example, having achieved multiple Olympic finals and medals in the long course 50 freestyle. Marcella Chirigini, whom I coach, is also a swimmer who has performed exceptionally well in long course events.

One possible explanation for the perception could be the availability of training facilities. In Brazil, like in Australia, many pools switch to short course during the winter season and some may not convert back to long course for the summer. This means that training facilities tend to be more geared towards short course swimming. Naturally, swimmers tend to perform better in the pool they train in. This could contribute to the perception that Brazilian swimmers struggle in long course events.

However, it is important to note that this does not mean Brazilian swimmers are incapable of swimming well in long course. It is simply a matter of training conditions and availability of long course facilities.

Okay, what have I learned since joining the tech world? I like this question because I've had to actually reflect on this myself over the past few months. And what I've come to realize is that your skills that you have developed in life are transferable. Wherever you go and wherever direction in life you take, or life leads you, those skills will be transferable. So if you work hard, hard work is what is needed in the tech space. If you're inquisitive, that will transfer well because asking questions will get you a long way in a new space. If you work well with others, if you're, if you if you're apply yourself, if you're willing to go through the ups and downs, you know, if you don't let those highs get you too high, and if you don't let those lows get you too low, like, these skills are all things that I learned in the sporting world, and they're certainly transferable in the tech space. One thing that is evident is that the tech world has its own lingo. So understand the lingo, get it down the language, lingo is an Australian term, by the way, language in the tech space. And so I've had to dive into actual learning of technology and the technological terms. But other than that, it's just a matter of hard work.

Hard work, inquisitiveness, working well with others, and not letting the highs and lows of tech get to you are all skills that can be transferred from other areas of life. Additionally, understanding the lingo of the tech world is important.

What have you learned since joining the tech world?

Discovering the Transferable Skills Needed in Tech

Since joining the tech world, I've learned that skills developed in life are transferable. Hard work, curiosity, teamwork, dedication, and resilience are all valuable traits that apply in any field. In the tech space specifically, it's important to familiarize oneself with the industry's lingo and language. I've personally taken the time to learn about technology and its related terms. Ultimately, success in the tech world, like any other field, comes down to putting in the necessary hard work.

What are the best exercises for strengthening the hips and glutes? I've got to say that I'd always lean towards single-leg unilateral exercises for players. Things like Split Squats, Lunge variations I love because you get in there flexibility benefit, as well as the strength benefit. Also, you can work in different planes, which is obviously something that players will be doing within a game. And it will also show any sort of asymmetries. You'll find a lot of players will be stronger, more stable on one side. So you're able to work both with that unilateral exercise. What I'm going to do on this one as well, because there's so many variations out there that you can use, I'll post a link to an Instagram post that we put on recently of one of my favorites. So check it out below.

Split Squats, Lunge variations are great exercises for strengthening the hips and glutes. Check out a post with one of my favorite exercises on Instagram below.

What are the best exercises for strengthening the hips and glutes?

Unilateral exercises for stronger hips and glutes: expert tips

The best exercises for strengthening the hips and glutes often involve single-leg unilateral movements. Split squats and lunge variations are excellent choices as they provide both flexibility and strength benefits. These exercises also allow you to work in different planes, which mimics the movements required in a game. Additionally, they can help identify any asymmetries or imbalances in strength and stability between the sides of your body.

To provide you with more specific exercise variations, I will include a link to an Instagram post that showcases one of my favorite exercises for the hips and glutes. You can find the link below for further reference.

Okay, what do you think sets the Inside with Brett Hawke podcast apart from other shows? Well, the other podcasts in my niche, in my area, in my field, I think one of the things that I have over the rest of them is that first of all, I was an Olympic swimmer, number one. Then I was an Olympic coach. And so I've coached athletes to perform at the highest level. And I have access and friendships with a lot of the top coaches in the world, a lot of the top athletes, I have direct access to them. And I think I really connect with them on the level that I've done what they're doing. And I asked really intelligent questions based on what they think is intelligent, because I can relate to them. I've been there and done that in a way. And I'm also a fan. I love getting a guest on and telling them how great they are, because I know understand how hard they work for what they get. And I think they appreciate that the fact that I'm a fan of theirs, and I really pump them up. And I try not to pick sides. I don't I don't say one is one person's better than the other one coaches better than the other. I try and highlight the skills and attributes of each person that comes onto the show. And so I think there's some of the things that set me apart. And again, I'm just really passionate. I love what I do. And I think that shines through.

Brett V's podcast stands out among other shows due to his experience as an Olympic swimmer and coach, as well as his access to top athletes and coaches in the world. His enthusiasm for the sport and his ability to connect with guests on a personal level also makes his show unique.

What do you think sets the “Inside with Brett Hawke” podcast apart from other shows?

Former Olympic Swimmer and Coach Hosts Unique Podcast

What sets the Inside with Brett Hawke podcast apart from other shows? Well, one thing that distinguishes my podcast is my background as an Olympic swimmer and coach. I have firsthand experience in performing at the highest level, which allows me to connect with and ask intelligent questions to top coaches and athletes. I have direct access to these individuals and can relate to their experiences. Additionally, I'm a genuine fan of my guests and appreciate the hard work they put into their achievements. I strive to pump them up and highlight their skills and attributes without picking sides or ranking individuals. Ultimately, my passion for what I do shines through in the podcast.