Author Archives: Robert Savulich
Sports’ Hidden Gift: Turning Adversity into Triumph
- Posted on January 6, 2014
- in Advice
- by Robert Savulich
Last week I was rummaging through my closet and came across an object of great personal significance, my old swim bag. Quickly emptying the contents of the bag onto my bedroom floor I was comforted as the familiar scent of chlorine began to fill my room. Dusting off my old […]
Continue reading...Emily Brunemann Is Having The Year Of Her Life
- Posted on December 9, 2013
- in Press
- by Robert Savulich
Newly engaged and professionally soaring, Emily Brunemann has much to celebrate this year. Brunemann, a world class open water swimmer, just won the FINA 10K Marathon Swimming World Cup series. It was a hard journey for Brunemann and, even in speaking with her now, she sounds shocked and proud of […]
Continue reading...Kaitlin Sandeno Never Ever Gives Up
- Posted on July 12, 2013
- in Press
- by Robert Savulich
Kaitlin Sandeno, retired Olympic swimmer, sounded upbeat and excited when speaking about her work with the Jessie Rees Foundation. When we spoke, Kaitlin had been traveling throughout California visiting Children’s Hospitals and Boys and Girls Clubs teaching them the motto of the Jessie Rees Foundation: Never Ever Give Up (NEGU). […]
Continue reading...Tucker Dupree: An Athlete Who Chooses Greatness
- Posted on May 16, 2013
- in Interviews
- by Robert Savulich
Tucker Dupree, one of the top blind swimmers in America, did not start his athletic career as a swimmer. As a child Tucker was more interested in playing soccer. He chose to leave swimming in the hands of his older sister, however by his sophomore year of high school his […]
Continue reading...Three Style Freestyle
- Posted on May 5, 2013
- in Advice
- by Robert Savulich
Learn about the Three Style Freestyle. This is the foundation of Mike Bottom’s success as a swim coach. Coach Bottom was named the NCAA coach of the year in 2013!
Continue reading...Interview with Gabe and Bobby
- Posted on March 23, 2013
- in Interviews
- by Robert Savulich
Listen to this entertaining interview with MLB World Series Champion Gabe Kapler and Athlete Approved co-founder Bobby Savulich. Gabe Kapler has consulted with Athlete Approved on the Advanced Athletics Protein Bar. He is also the director of business development for Egraphs; a company that connects you with your favorite superstar […]
Continue reading...Ticket Punched to Fiji!
- Posted on November 13, 2012
- in Clinics
- by Robert Savulich
Athlete Approved Athlete Consultants Lara Jackson and Bobby Savulich have punched their tickets to teach swimming in Nadi, Fiji. We will be traveling across the globe to the west side of the island November 29th to December 10th 2012. Jackson and Savulich look to make a difference by sharing their knowledge of the sport to […]
Continue reading...Bobby Savulich on Morning Swim Show
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- in Press
- by Robert Savulich
Thank you Swimming World for having us on The Morning Swim Show!
Continue reading...Ben Michaelson: Representing USA as an Athlete and Soldier
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- in Interviews
- by Robert Savulich
Ben Michaelson was a Division II swimming standout, graduating from Southern Connecticut State in 2003. He was a three-time NCAA Division II swimmer of the year and US National Team Member 2002-2005 competing in the Dual in the Pool and Pan American Games, and 2004 SC World Championships. Ben has […]
Continue reading...$1,000 Matching Challenge Complete! Anthony Ervin’s World Cup Tour Brought to you by Athlete Approved and PacePal
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- in Fundraiser
- by Robert Savulich
On behalf of Athlete Approved and PacePal, we would like to thank all of the matching contributors that helped us raise a total of $2,000 for Anthony Ervin’s World Cup Tour 2012! The generosity of the contributors will help fund Anthony’s dreams to compete in the World Cup. At the […]
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