Inside with Brett Hawke: Sergio Lopez

By Fitter and Faster Staff
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Sergio Lopez has played a pivotal role in the training success of countless professional swimmers— many of which have gone on to compete in the Olympics including Joseph Schooling and Santo Condorelli.

Today, in conversation, he shares the motivations behind his coaching methods and how he is helping his student athletes to find themselves. He dives into the importance of teaching and talking about depression in sports and shares how his values have shaped him as a husband, father and coach. Find out what he has experienced in working with some of the world’s best swimmers and hear his amazing story of how he bounced back from a major injury to place 9th in the world.

“Success is a state of mind.” – Sergio Lopez [15:35]

Key Takeaways: 

  • Sergio Lopez’s coaching philosophy.
  • How he is striving to find synergy for his student athletes.
  • Thoughts on depression in athletes and being mindful.
  • Sergio’s experience overcoming mental blocks and recovering from a potentially career ending injury.