Poolside Podcast

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Hosted by Lorne Plant & David Zulkiewski, we take a look at the latest news and updates surrounding High School Swimming in the state of Michigan. New episodes are released weekly during the season!

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42 episodes

Season Recap

Lorne Plant and David Zulkiewski sat down at the MHSAA State Finals to recap the 2021-2022 swimming & diving season. Presented by LTU Athletics & sponsored by the MHSAA, DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, Goodman Acker P.C., and the Detroit Athletic Club Athlete of the Year Award. -- Recruit yourself to any of over two-dozen varsity NAIA programs at Lawrence Technological University by visiting www.ltuathletics.com http://www.ltuathletics.com Learn more about becoming a registered MHSAA Official at https://www.mhsaa.com/officials Check out all of the Game Changers segments on YouTube: https://bit.ly/DMCGameChangers Or visit www.dmc.org/gamechangers http://www.dmc.org/gamechangers to schedule an appointment to take your game to the next level. Check out the Goodman Acker Good Decision Great Play of the Week on YouTube: bit.ly/GoodmanAckerPOTW Or learn more about the Goodman Acker Law Firm: www.goodmanacker.com http://www.goodmanacker.com Nominations are now being accepted for the Detroit Athletic Club Athlete of the Year Award. If you're a high school senior who has earned (or is projected to earn) All-State Honors, maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and loves to give back to the community, download your application from www.dacathleteoftheyear.com http://www.dacathleteoftheyear.com

17m
Mar 16, 2022
State Finals Preview

Join Lorne Plant and David Zulkiewski as we preview the 2022 MHSAA Boys Swimming State Finals. Presented by LTU Athletics & sponsored by the MHSAA, DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, Goodman Acker P.C., and the Detroit Athletic Club Athlete of the Year Award. -- Recruit yourself to any of over two-dozen varsity NAIA programs at Lawrence Technological University by visiting www.ltuathletics.com http://www.ltuathletics.com Learn more about becoming a registered MHSAA Official at https://www.mhsaa.com/officials Check out all of the Game Changers segments on YouTube: https://bit.ly/DMCGameChangers Or visit www.dmc.org/gamechangers http://www.dmc.org/gamechangers to schedule an appointment to take your game to the next level. Check out the Goodman Acker Good Decision Great Play of the Week on YouTube: bit.ly/GoodmanAckerPOTW Or learn more about the Goodman Acker Law Firm: www.goodmanacker.com http://www.goodmanacker.com Nominations are now being accepted for the Detroit Athletic Club Athlete of the Year Award. If you're a high school senior who has earned (or is projected to earn) All-State Honors, maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and loves to give back to the community, download your application from www.dacathleteoftheyear.com http://www.dacathleteoftheyear.com

32m
Mar 09, 2022
Andrea Osters - MHSAA

MHSAA Assitant Director Andrea Osters joins Lorne Plant and David Zulkiewski to talk about wrapping up the 2022 MHSAA Boys Swimming season. Presented by LTU Athletics & sponsored by the MHSAA, DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, Goodman Acker P.C., and the Detroit Athletic Club Athlete of the Year Award. -- Recruit yourself to any of over two-dozen varsity NAIA programs at Lawrence Technological University by visiting www.ltuathletics.com http://www.ltuathletics.com Learn more about becoming a registered MHSAA Official at https://www.mhsaa.com/officials Check out all of the Game Changers segments on YouTube: https://bit.ly/DMCGameChangers Or visit www.dmc.org/gamechangers http://www.dmc.org/gamechangers to schedule an appointment to take your game to the next level. Check out the Goodman Acker Good Decision Great Play of the Week on YouTube: bit.ly/GoodmanAckerPOTW Or learn more about the Goodman Acker Law Firm: www.goodmanacker.com http://www.goodmanacker.com Nominations are now being accepted for the Detroit Athletic Club Athlete of the Year Award. If you're a high school senior who has earned (or is projected to earn) All-State Honors, maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and loves to give back to the community, download your application from www.dacathleteoftheyear.com http://www.dacathleteoftheyear.com

42m
Mar 02, 2022
Dave Smith - Macomb Dakota & Dr. Chase Ansok - DMC

This week on the Poolside Podcast, co-hosts Lorne Plant and David Zulkiewski are joined by Macomb Dakota High School head coach Dave Smith. Presented by LTU Athletics & sponsored by the MHSAA, DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, Goodman Acker P.C., and the Detroit Athletic Club Athlete of the Year Award. -- Recruit yourself to any of over two-dozen varsity NAIA programs at Lawrence Technological University by visiting www.ltuathletics.com http://www.ltuathletics.com Learn more about becoming a registered MHSAA Official at https://www.mhsaa.com/officials Check out all of the Game Changers segments on YouTube: https://bit.ly/DMCGameChangers Or visit www.dmc.org/gamechangers http://www.dmc.org/gamechangers to schedule an appointment to take your game to the next level. Check out the Goodman Acker Good Decision Great Play of the Week on YouTube: bit.ly/GoodmanAckerPOTW Or learn more about the Goodman Acker Law Firm: www.goodmanacker.com http://www.goodmanacker.com Nominations are now being accepted for the Detroit Athletic Club Athlete of the Year Award. If you're a high school senior who has earned (or is projected to earn) All-State Honors, maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and loves to give back to the community, download your application from www.dacathleteoftheyear.com http://www.dacathleteoftheyear.com

29m
Feb 23, 2022
Rich Bennetts - Northville

Northville head coach Rich Bennetts joins Lorne Plant and David Zulkiewski to talk about his team's season so far and preparing for the MHSAA playoffs. Presented by LTU Athletics & sponsored by the MHSAA, DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, Goodman Acker P.C., and the Detroit Athletic Club Athlete of the Year Award. -- Recruit yourself to any of over two-dozen varsity NAIA programs at Lawrence Technological University by visiting www.ltuathletics.com http://www.ltuathletics.com Learn more about becoming a registered MHSAA Official at https://www.mhsaa.com/officials Check out all of the Game Changers segments on YouTube: https://bit.ly/DMCGameChangers Or visit www.dmc.org/gamechangers http://www.dmc.org/gamechangers to schedule an appointment to take your game to the next level. Check out the Goodman Acker Good Decision Great Play of the Week on YouTube: bit.ly/GoodmanAckerPOTW Or learn more about the Goodman Acker Law Firm: www.goodmanacker.com http://www.goodmanacker.com Nominations are now being accepted for the Detroit Athletic Club Athlete of the Year Award. If you're a high school senior who has earned (or is projected to earn) All-State Honors, maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and loves to give back to the community, download your application from www.dacathleteoftheyear.com http://www.dacathleteoftheyear.com

27m
Feb 16, 2022
Dennis Neat - Forest Hills Central

On this episode of the Poolside Podcast, Lorne Plant & David Zulkiewski are joined by Forest Hills Central High School head coach Dennis Neat. Presented by LTU Athletics & sponsored by the MHSAA, DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, Goodman Acker P.C., and the Detroit Athletic Club Athlete of the Year Award. -- Recruit yourself to any of over two-dozen varsity NAIA programs at Lawrence Technological University by visiting www.ltuathletics.com http://www.ltuathletics.com Learn more about becoming a registered MHSAA Official at https://www.mhsaa.com/officials Check out all of the Game Changers segments on YouTube: https://bit.ly/DMCGameChangers Or visit www.dmc.org/gamechangers http://www.dmc.org/gamechangers to schedule an appointment to take your game to the next level. Check out the Goodman Acker Good Decision Great Play of the Week on YouTube: bit.ly/GoodmanAckerPOTW Or learn more about the Goodman Acker Law Firm: www.goodmanacker.com http://www.goodmanacker.com Nominations are now being accepted for the Detroit Athletic Club Athlete of the Year Award. If you're a high school senior who has earned (or is projected to earn) All-State Honors, maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and loves to give back to the community, download your application from www.dacathleteoftheyear.com http://www.dacathleteoftheyear.com

32m
Feb 09, 2022
Ricky Forrest - Birmingham Groves

Ricky Forrest, head boys swimming coach at Birmingham Groves, joined Lorne Plant and David Zulkiewski on this episode of Poolside Podcast to talk about his team's season thus far, their last meet, and preparing for the playoffs. Presented by LTU Athletics & sponsored by the MHSAA, DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, Goodman Acker P.C., and the Detroit Athletic Club Athlete of the Year Award. -- Recruit yourself to any of over two-dozen varsity NAIA programs at Lawrence Technological University by visiting www.ltuathletics.com http://www.ltuathletics.com Learn more about becoming a registered MHSAA Official at https://www.mhsaa.com/officials Check out all of the Game Changers segments on YouTube: https://bit.ly/DMCGameChangers Or visit www.dmc.org/gamechangers http://www.dmc.org/gamechangers to schedule an appointment to take your game to the next level. Check out the Goodman Acker Good Decision Great Play of the Week on YouTube: bit.ly/GoodmanAckerPOTW Or learn more about the Goodman Acker Law Firm: www.goodmanacker.com http://www.goodmanacker.com Nominations are now being accepted for the Detroit Athletic Club Athlete of the Year Award. If you're a high school senior who has earned (or is projected to earn) All-State Honors, maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and loves to give back to the community, download your application from www.dacathleteoftheyear.com http://www.dacathleteoftheyear.com

29m
Feb 03, 2022
Mike Darbee - Saginaw Valley State

This week on the Poolside Podcast, co-hosts Lorne Plant and David Zulkiewski are joined by Saginaw Valley State University assistant men's & women's swimming coach Mike Darbee. Presented by LTU Athletics & sponsored by the MHSAA, DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, Goodman Acker P.C., and the Detroit Athletic Club Athlete of the Year Award. -- Recruit yourself to any of over two-dozen varsity NAIA programs at Lawrence Technological University by visiting www.ltuathletics.com http://www.ltuathletics.com Learn more about becoming a registered MHSAA Official at https://www.mhsaa.com/officials Check out all of the Game Changers segments on YouTube: https://bit.ly/DMCGameChangers Or visit www.dmc.org/gamechangers http://www.dmc.org/gamechangers to schedule an appointment to take your game to the next level. Check out the Goodman Acker Good Decision Great Play of the Week on YouTube: bit.ly/GoodmanAckerPOTW Or learn more about the Goodman Acker Law Firm: www.goodmanacker.com http://www.goodmanacker.com Nominations are now being accepted for the Detroit Athletic Club Athlete of the Year Award. If you're a high school senior who has earned (or is projected to earn) All-State Honors, maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and loves to give back to the community, download your application from www.dacathleteoftheyear.com http://www.dacathleteoftheyear.com

41m
Jan 26, 2022
Michael McHugh - Dexter (Part II)

Michael McHugh, boys swimming coach for Dexter Dreadnaught Athletics, joins us for the 2nd week in a row to continue our conversation on the Michigan high school boys swimming season. Presented by LTU Athletics and sponsored by the MHSAA, DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, Detroit Athletic Club Athlete of the Year Award, and Goodman Acker P.C.

30m
Jan 19, 2022
Michael Mchugh - Dexter

The Poolside Podcast is back! Lorne Plant and Zulkiewski kick off the boys swimming season with Dexter head coach Michael Mchugh. In this episode, we will preview the boys swim season, we'll dive into all three divisions and examine the teams looking to make waves this season. Presented by Lawrence Technological University and sponsored by the MHSAA, DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, the Goodman Acker Law Firm, and the DAC Athlete of the Year Award.

21m
Jan 12, 2022
State Finals Recap

Lorne Plant and David Zulkiewski are back to recap the 2021 Lower Peninsula Girls Swimming & Diving State Finals! Join us as we take a deep dive into all three divisions to talk about all the young women who had impressive performances in the pool. Presented by Lawrence Technological University and sponsored by the MHSAA & the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan.

9m
Nov 24, 2021
Rob Damuth & Connie Cantrel - MHSAA Coaches of the Year

This week on the Poolside Podcast, Lorne Plant & David Zulkiewski are joined by Rob Damuth and Connie Cantrel, 2021 MHSAA Coaches of the Year. Presented by Lawrence Technological University and sponsored by the MHSAA and Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan.

27m
Nov 19, 2021
Mike Harfoot - North Farmington | Poolside Podcast | 11-9-21 | STATE CHAMPS! Michigan

Lorne Plant and David Zulkiewski are joined by North Farmington High School swimming coach Mike Harfoot to talk about league meets, playoffs, and much more! Presented by LTU Athletics and sponsored by the MHSAA and the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan

27m
Nov 09, 2021
Phoebe Rhoney & Elaina Malach - Milan

Lorne Plant and David Zulkiewski sit down with two Milan swimmers, Phoebe Rhoney and Elaina Malach, to talk about defending a state championship, preparing for league meets & state meets, and so much more! Presented by Lawrence Technological University and sponsored by the MHSAA and the DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan.

23m
Oct 29, 2021
Maddie Tay & Hasten Horling - Grand Rapids Northview

Lorne Plant is back and joined by co-host David Zulkiewski are joined by Grand Rapids Northview seniors Maddie Tay and Hasten Horling to talk about MHSAA Division 2 swimming. We'll talk about the high level of competition in the OAA, making waves at the State Meet, building upon past success, and so much more! Presented by Lawrence Technological University and sponsored by the MHSAA and the DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan.

15m
Oct 22, 2021
Laurel Wasiniak & Emily Roden - Northville

Lorne Plant is out this week, so David Zulkiewski was joined by Northville Public Schools swimmers, Laurel Wasiniak and Emily Roden to talk about this season, planning for the future, and more! Presented by LTU Athletics, Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, and the MHSAA

28m
Oct 15, 2021
Dr. Britta Anderson - DMC | Poolside Podcast

This week on the Poolside Podcast, Lorne Plant and David Zulkiewski sit down once again to talk about Division 1 Girls Swimming before Lorne sits down to talk with Dr. Britta Anderson about preventing common swim injuries. Presented by LTU Athletics and sponsored by the MHSAA and the DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan

30m
Oct 08, 2021
Jackie Rank & Haley Kornburger | Poolside Podcast | 10-1-21 | State Champs! Michigan

This week on the Poolside Podcast, Lorne Plant and David Zulkiewski sit down with Jackie Rank girls & boys head swimming coach at Oxford High School & Haley Kornburger head girls swimming coach at Lake Orion High School. Presented by Lawrence Technological University and sponsored by the MHSAA & the DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan.

39m
Oct 01, 2021
John Pearson - Diving Coach

Lorne Plant and David Zulkiewski are joined by Diving Coach John Pearson for an all-diving episode of the Poolside Podcast! Presented by Lawrence Technological University and sponsored by the MHSAA & the DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan.

28m
Sep 29, 2021
Rob Zofchak - Dexter

Lorne Plant and David Zulkiewski are back for another episode of the Poolside Podcast! This week, we're joined by former Dexter Dreadnaught and current swimmer at the University of Michigan, Rob Zofchak. We talk with Rob about his high school experience, balancing school with swimming, preparing for swimming at the next level, winning a state championship, and much more. Presented by Lawrence Technological University and sponsored by the MHSAA and DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan

27m
Sep 17, 2021
Daniel Torriglia - Birmingham Groves & Birmingham Brother Rice

Welcome back to Season 2 of the Poolside Podcast! David Zulkiewski is back and joined by Lorne Plant to host the pod. This week, we're joined by Daniel Torriglia, head swim coach for the girls at Birmingham Groves and the boys at Birmingham Brother Rice. Presented by Lawrence Technological University and sponsored by the MHSAA.

27m
Sep 03, 2021
Season Finale & DMC Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Chase Ansok

That's it, the 2020-2021 MHSAA Swimming Season has finished. Hosts Sara Davis and David Zulkiewski recap the State Finals meet with Holland West Ottawa coach Steve Bowyer, U of D Jesuit coach Drew Edson, and Grosse Pointe South coach John Fodell. We close out the podcast talking with DMC Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Chase Ansok about how to prevent and treat Swimmer's Shoulder. Presented by Lawrence Technological University and sponsored by the MHSAA, DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, and the DAC Athlete of the Year Award.

40m
Mar 30, 2021
Kyle Stumpf - Jenison

This week, Sara Davis and David Zulkiewski are joined by Jenison Swimming & Diving Head Coach Kyle Stumpf to learn about his journey in coaching and to get a preview of the MHSAA state tournament. Presented by Lawrence Technological University and sponsored by the MHSAA, Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, and the DAC Athlete of the Year Award.

36m
Mar 23, 2021
Greg Earhart - College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America

This week on the Poolside Podcast, Sara Davis & David Zulkiewski talk with Greg Earhart of the College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of America to discuss college recruiting and the role he plays in Swimcloud. Presented by Lawrence Technological University and sponsored by the MHSAA, DAC Athlete of the Year Award, and the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan.

35m
Mar 16, 2021
Marc Carman - Michigan Swimming Legends

Today on the podcast, Sara Davis and David Zulkiewski are joined by Marc Carmon to talk about his project, Michigan Swimming Legends, how it got started, and how it's progressed. Presented by Lawrence Technological University and sponsored by the MHSAA, DAC Athlete of the Year Award, and the DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan.

44m
Mar 09, 2021
Live from the Oakland County Meet

Live from the Oakland County Meet, hosts Sara Davis and David Zulkiewski talk with athletes on the changes they faced this season on how this meet compared to previous years. Presented by Lawrence Technological University and sponsored by the MHSAA, the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, and the DAC Athlete of the Year Award.

14m
Mar 01, 2021
Pete Hovland - Oakland University

This week on the STATE CHAMPS! Poolside Podcast, hosts Sara Davis and David Zulkiewski are joined by Oakland University Head Coach Pete Hovland to talk about his accomplishments as a coach and to hear more about his recruiting philosophy. Presented by Lawrence Technological University and sponsored by the MHSAA, the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan, and the DAC Athlete of the Year

32m
Feb 22, 2021
Stefanie Kerska - Ann Arbor Pioneer

Ann Arbor Pioneer head coach Stefanie Kerska joins Sara Davis and David Zulkiewski to talk about how she got into coaching, winning D1 Coach of the Year, and the struggles her team has faced this offseason. Presented by Lawrence Technological University and sponsored by the MHSAA, DMC Sports Medicine, and the DAC Athlete of the Year Award.

23m
Feb 17, 2021
Kristy Kinzer - Aquinas College

Today on the Poolside Podcast, hosts Sara Davis and David Zulkiewski are joined by the Men's & Women's Swimming Head Coach for Aquinas College to talk about her journey in the sport and the high school recruiting process. Presented by Lawrence Technological University and sponsored by the MHSAA, the DAC Athlete of the Year Award, and the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan.

24m
Feb 09, 2021
Alex Duhaime & Auston Shafer Macomb Dakota

This week on the Poolside Podcast, Sara Davis and David Z... are joined by two members of the Macomb Dakota Boys Swim Team, Alex Duhaime & Auston Shafer. We talk with them about some of the struggles they've faced during the shutdowns, how they managed to continue training, and what it's been like preparing for a season that kept getting pushed back. Presented by Lawrence Technological University and sponsored by the MHSAA, the DAC Athlete of the Year Award, and the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan.

22m
Feb 02, 2021