Michael Andrew Leaves ASU & Returns to Dad’s USRPT Roots

Dax and Elvis dive deep into Michael Andrew's surprising move — leaving Arizona State University after a short stint and returning to train in Hawaii with his dad using the "controversial" USRPT (Ultra-Short Race-Pace Training) method.

They discuss:Why they weren't shocked by the move back to family rootsThe unique father-son dynamic that dominated MA's early careerHow USRPT changed their own training and produced massive dropsWhat Michael Andrew missed by not training in a high-level college group earlierWhere he should have gone instead of ASU (hint: Cal?)The pros/cons of parent-coached prodigies in swimmingDax and Elvis keep it real — no sugarcoating — on technique, plateaus, and what it really takes to stay elite.

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