Swim Talk A2B - Episode 45: Indiana State's Josh Christensen
Continuing to rebuild and improve the women-only team for the Indiana State Sycamores (the "Fighting Trees"), Josh shares his story and the current state of affairs at the mighty state school in Terre Haute.
Mentions and links:
Indiana State Swimming
https://gosycamores.com/sports/womens-swimming-and-diving
Email Coach Josh Christensen
Joshua.Christensen@indstate.edu
3S Super Sport Systems
https://supersportsystems.com/
Order Sycamore Swimming apparel HERE:
https://shop.gosycamores.com/collections/swimming-diving
Podcast timeline:
00:00 – Disclaimer & banter
01:53 – ASCA plug
02:21 – Introducing ISU’s Josh Christensen
02:40 – Sycamore roundball
04:25 – Josh’s start in the sport
06:33 – Any adjustments from D-II to D-I?
07:48 – Missouri Valley Conference
09:38 – Where does ISU recruit?
11:22 – Facilities
13:05 – Will the men’s program return?
14:01 – Fundraising & NIL
14:56 – Local high schools & clubs
16:17 – Rose-Hulman brainiacs
16:46 – Pros & Cons of men/women
20:07 – Early season
20:51 – Super Sport Systems (3S)
26:00 – Building the roster
29:33 – ISU & academics
30:50 – Supporting the program
34:30 – Wrapping it up
Swim Talk A2B - Episode 45: Indiana State's Josh Christensen