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Episode 310 of The Social Kick Podcast features friend of the show, content creator, and elite swim coach João Mescolote. Fresh off an incredible 6,500-mile road trip visiting top college swimming and club programs across the country, João sits down with the full crew to share what he learned about the modern landscape of swimming. From the shifting dynamics of NCAA coaching and the evolution of swim physiology to growing up as a sprinter in Brazil, his time at LSU, post-swimming bodybuilding, and finding a lifelong passion for coaching, this episode is packed with insights for competitive swimmers, coaches, and swim fans alike!

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"João Mescolote: Behind the Scenes on a 6,500-Mile Swim Tour | Episode 310" is an episode of Social Kick • Swim Culture & Stories. Runtime 1 hr 23 min. Published August 7, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.