Gaston Boulanger PODCAST JACCO VERHAEREN

Today, we have the privilege of hosting Jacco Verhaeren, a renowned and innovative international swimming coach. With a stellar track record of coaching Olympic gold winners and serving as the former Director of the Australian Swimming Team for seven years, Jacco currently leads the French National swimming team, poised just before the Paris Olympics.

In our conversation, Jacco takes us through his coaching journey, sharing insights on working with legendary athletes like Pieter Van den Hoogenband, the evolving landscape of sport science, and the intricacies of talent development.

Notably, this interview was recorded on the cusp of an exciting announcement: Jacco's appointment as the Technical Director of the world-leading cycling team, 'VISMA Lease a Bike.'

Join us as we delve into Jacco's fascinating career and the multifaceted world of elite coaching and sports leadership.