If you know swimming, you know Rick DeMont.

For about the last quarter of a century he coached at the University of Arizona. He was an elite swimmer himself in the 1970’s breaking countless world records at the start of his career and qualifying for the Olympics at the age of 16. On the biggest world stage, in front of millions, his gold medal was wrongfully taken away.

In this episode of Inside with Brett Hawke, Rick shares stories from his upbringing, how he developed a passion for coaching and all the ways he has been able to give back to the sport. We talk about his philosophies as a coach, the impact he’s had, and his plans for the future.

Key Takeaways:

• What Rick DeMont is up to today & his plans for the future.
• What shaped him and led him to coaching
• The effect his 1972 Olympic disqualification had on him.
• His innovations in sprinting.