SwimSwam Podcast: Ray Looze on What Makes a Perfect Breaststroke

We sat down with Indiana head coach Ray Looze, who has built up quite possibly the best breaststroke group on earth. He talks about the ins and outs of learning how to coach breaststroke, what he looks for in potential recruits, and how to build up a great breaststroke. Looze coaches, among others, American greats Cody Miller, Lilly King, and Annie Lazor. He talks about what each of them do really well, and where they don't necessarily excel.
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[@SwimStrenght]

The best thing I have watched in this quarantine hands down.

[@toddtorres]

Great interview. Nothing is better than Breaststroke and discussing the intricacies and challenges of a successful breaststroker.

[@SwimSwamTV]

Todd.... It's Mel... Love you, Buddy! I trust you are well... Love following you on IG.

[@toddtorres]

SwimSwam same here buddy. Love your interviews and magazine. All the best to you and your family.

[@debbiejohnson5890]

My daughter had a poster of you swimming fly on her bedroom wall when she was young. She ran into you at a swim meet at IUPUI and little girls did not know who you were, and she said, “That’s Mel Stewart, I had a poster of him on my wall!”

[@SwimSwamTV]

Debbie,...thank you for the memory...

[@briansniffin2719]

Rays take on breaststroke and taper completely explains my entire career. My college coach combined everything and did not specify certain athletes for their individual strokes/ever. I completely missed my taper senior year I should’ve been SO much faster. Aghhhh.

[@BlueHopi144]

keep these podcasts coming up ....they are great Mel & Colman !! love to see the passion going

[@oliverlystlund7354]

Legendary talk🤙

[@christinebottaro9017]

Just came across this interview, the only time I’ve ever heard Ray Looze interviewed about breaststroke. Very validating!

[@carmelopearman5721]

I gotta say I can’t think of a more perfect form than Kitajima

[@tracydr01]

I used to swim breastroke and IM. That was back in the 70’s and early 80’s. I can’t believe how much it’s changed as I get back to swimming again.

[@johnangwin]

Great stuff. Stumbled upon your videos and will definitely follow for more.

[@goku-sw8rh]

Thabk you son much