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Listen in the appIn this episode of the Social Kick Podcast, we sit down with Sean Kao, the founder and mastermind behind Aquatic Sports Performance (ASP). Sean has revolutionized the way elite swimmers approach the weight room, training some of the fastest athletes on the planet, including Caleb Dressel and Michael Andrew. Sean takes us through his journey from being a sprinter at Arizona State University under the legendary Bob Bowman to building a world-class training facility from a garage. We discuss his "Rate Limiting KPI" philosophy, the reality of "neural load" in sprinting, and the grit required to build a media brand and an elite pro group simultaneously. Whether you’re a coach, an athlete, or a swimming nerd, Sean Kao’s insights on the business and biology of fast swimming are a must-watch.

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"How Sean Kao Built ASP: From a Parents' Garage to Training the World’s Best Swimmers | Ep. 291" is an episode of Social Kick • Swim Culture & Stories. Runtime 1 hr 0 min. Published April 9, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.