{"id":418614,"date":"2020-02-25T23:30:25","date_gmt":"2020-02-26T06:30:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/?p=418614"},"modified":"2020-03-19T12:59:30","modified_gmt":"2020-03-19T19:59:30","slug":"drew-kibler-embracing-new-mentality-heading-into-ncaas-olympic-trials","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/drew-kibler-embracing-new-mentality-heading-into-ncaas-olympic-trials\/","title":{"rendered":"Drew Kibler Embracing New Mentality Heading into NCAAs, Olympic Trials"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Drew Kibler<\/strong> started his first NCAA championships by leading off the very first event of the meet.<\/p>\n<p>The Texas freshman and his Longhorn teammates went on to win the NCAA title in the 800 free relay and break the American record in the event.<\/p>\n<p>What an opening statement.<\/p>\n<p>But that is not where Kibler&#8217;s mind was.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is hard to describe the feeling of leading off the 800 free relay as a freshman, going against seven seniors,\u201d Drew Kibler told <em>Swimming World<\/em>. \u201cWinning the relay was really good, but I couldn\u2019t shake the feeling of not going as fast as I was hoping. It was cool to get an American record with my friends, but I felt like I should have performed better. I am excited for another chance.\u201d<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_360843\" style=\"width: 460px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-360843\" data-attachment-id=\"360843\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/dean-farris-overshadows-record-start-to-ncaa-championships-with-stunning-129-15\/texas-800-free-relay-5\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/texas-800-free-relay-_PB60215-e1586293915213.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1100,825\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Peter H. Bick&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;E-M1X&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;texas-800-free-relay-&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1553714687&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Peter H. 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Bick&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/texas-800-free-relay-_PB60215-700x500.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/texas-800-free-relay-_PB60215-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-360843 size-medium-small\" src=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/texas-800-free-relay-_PB60215-450x338.jpg\" alt=\"texas-800-free-relay-\" width=\"450\" height=\"338\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-360843\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kibler (middle) after the 800 free relay at NCAAs. Photo Courtesy: Peter H. Bick<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Now, Kibler has a new mentality, too.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI made a lot of personal changes with the way I attack the season. I am getting to the point where I am mentally more capable of handling everything,\u201d he said. \u201cI am mentally much more ready to attack things.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>It started already this season as Kibler threw down some impressive times at the midseason invite for the Longhorns, who head to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/meet\/big-12-conference-coverage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Big 12 Championships this<\/a> week.<\/p>\n<p>Kibler went a 42.16 in the 100 free at the Minnesota Invitational, third fastest in the NCAA this season behind teammates <strong>Daniel Krueger<\/strong> (41.45) and <strong>Maxime Rooney<\/strong> (41.91). In the 200 free, he scorched a 1:30.83, the fastest time in the NCAA this season.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was really exciting. I think I can speak for most of the team when I say we were not expecting that,&#8221; Kibler said. &#8220;We were tired and doing a lot of training, but the change in mentality made all the difference in the world for that meet. On deck the dynamic was really fun. I am feeling really confident in the team right now. I am pretty proud of the adjustments we have made as far as mentality. We have focused on being the best we can be and it has allowed us to enjoy everything instead of feeling pressure.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Coach <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/eddie-reese-inside-the-mind-of-one-of-swimmings-greatest-coaches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Eddie Reese<\/strong>&#8216;s<\/a> Longhorns are looking to take that mentality into the NCAA championships, where the defending champion Cal Golden Bears will be waiting.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCal put up an amazing performance last year and were impressive top to bottom. That was inspiring for our whole team,\u201d Drew Kibler said. \u201cI am really excited for NCAAs. That is what it all comes down to. Times are fun, but when it comes down to it, it is a sport of racing. Just to make it there is incredible.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Being part of a battle of proportions that we have seen calls on everybody to bring their very best. It shows the mental strength and physical strength of the athletes \u2014 especially going into an Olympic year, too.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div id=\"attachment_395588\" style=\"width: 460px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-395588\" data-attachment-id=\"395588\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/ranking-the-best-mens-ncaa-division-i-swimmers-from-1-25\/drew-kibler-21\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/drew-kibler-2019-d1mncaa-2168-e1569619764208.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1500,1125\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Peter H. Bick&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;E-M1X&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;drew-kibler-&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1553802878&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Peter H. 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Bick&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/drew-kibler-2019-d1mncaa-2168-700x500.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/drew-kibler-2019-d1mncaa-2168-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-395588 size-medium-small\" src=\"https:\/\/vmrw8k5h.tinifycdn.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/drew-kibler-2019-d1mncaa-2168-450x338.jpg\" alt=\"drew-kibler-\" width=\"450\" height=\"338\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-395588\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Drew Kibler. Photo Courtesy: Peter H. Bick<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Cal and Texas have dominated the past decade, and that looks to remain the same for the next couple of years thanks to the core group of both teams. Kibler said that, in itself, is very exciting.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is really fun being apart of the next core,&#8221; he said. &#8220;I am realizing how important that chemistry is. If you don\u2019t enjoy the people you spend hours and hours with every day, you can\u2019t expect to give your best. This team works really hard, but when you are having fun with the guys between sets, it makes it much more doable. There is kind of a mob mentality about our team. If one person starts something, it catches on like wildfire. <strong>Ryan Harty<\/strong> for example is just known to belt out Bohemian Rhapsody, and then everyone starts singing it. That works for swimming when someone goes fast, it spreads.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/texassports.com\/sports\/mens-swimming-and-diving\/roster\/drew-kibler\/9494\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kibler<\/a> is making sure his new mentality is what is spreading throughout his season.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy coaches asked me at the beginning of the season and I didn\u2019t have any specific times,&#8221; he said. &#8220;I am trying something new and my goals are about being confident and mentally strong. I want to stand behind the blocks with a confidence rivaled by few.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;I have been reading a lot of <strong>Ian Thorpe<\/strong> lately. I was incredibly inspired by some of the things he had to say about his mindset going into races. I want to conquer fear this year. I think putting times and places on goals is kind of limiting. It is going to be a process that takes years, but that is something that I admire about the greatest athletes in the world.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>It is something he hopes to use at the U.S. Olympic trials. He wasn&#8217;t ready for that kind of thinking four years ago.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cI took a selfie at Olympic trials when I was 16 just so I could remember it. It was the look of terror. I know that I will not be like that again. I watched finals and couldn\u2019t imagine how scary that would be. I am not really sure why I was like that,\u201d he said. \u201cI think NCAAs is a great preparation for Olympic trials. That is where I start to practice those mental goals.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>But the trials will be without the team vibe. Everyone is fighting for one team.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cThis summer, there won&#8217;t be Cal and Texas \u2014 just team USA,\u201d Drew Kibler said. \u201cIt is not a bad thing to get excited. There is definitely something to be said about knowing what you are capable of. My expectations are very high and if I achieve my personal goals of working harder and be in a mental state where it can show in the pool, I am very confident I will be happy with the result.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Drew Kibler started his first NCAA championships by leading off the very first event of the meet. 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