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Double Duty: Van Mathias Balancing Roles as Surging Breaststroke Star and Indiana Director of Ops<\/strong><\/p>\n

A typical workday for Van Mathias<\/strong> looks similar to most of us. The University of Indiana Swimming\u2019s Director of Operations works on answering emails, coordinating travel for the Hoosiers, and ensuring events run smoothly. By day, Mathias is a hardworking employee, a key cog in the machine. But in his free time, the 26-year-old turns into an entirely different beast: One of the fastest sprint breaststrokers in the world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

At the recent USA Swimming Pro Series stop in Austin, Mathias bested the fields to win the 50-meter (and 100 breaststrokes, setting the world\u2019s fastest time in the 50 for the early portion of the season. For an athlete who took a two-year hiatus from the sport, before restarting training last year, it was quite an encouraging sign for the 2026 campaign.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m super pleased with how the week went,” Mathias told Swimming World. \u201cI\u2019m dying pretty hard (conditioning-wise), but I\u2019m showing I can still put down a great time.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The former Hoosier All-American has had quite the unorthodox journey to this latest point. But strong dedication to the sport has led him to the spotlight, all while working a crucial day job.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re trying to do something pretty cool and pretty different,\u201d he said.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Refinding Focus<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Mathias\u2019 journey back to swimming was one that even he didn\u2019t see coming. After five successful years at Indiana, the swimmer felt comfortable with where he finished his career, ready to begin his life in the work world. His final year <\/span>was a breakout season, as Mathias finaled at NCAAs for the first time ever, doing so in three events. Mathias’ meet was highlighted by a second-place finish in the 100 breaststroke.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI was thinking more about the big picture, especially having finished my career on a high note,\u201d he said.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Mathias transitioned into a different role with the Hoosiers, one that involves quite a bit of time spent around IU Natatorium. And being so close to the sport he loved, he found it hard to stay away.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cBeing on deck with my old coaches, now my coworkers, it\u2019s really hard to distance yourself,\u201d Mathias said. \u201cYour life really revolves around it.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Mathias pointed to the time on deck, while not competing in the pool, as a serious difference-maker in his outlook on the sport.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt gave me some appreciation, seeing it from a different perspective,\u201d he said. \u201cIt helped me find gratitude (for the sport).\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Doing Things Differently<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The mindset shift led Mathias to seek out John Long Jr., Indiana’s Associate Head Coach under head man Ray Looze. The two had worked closely during Mathias\u2019 fifth year. <\/span>Long and Mathias were inspired by an approach they saw at the United States Olympic Trials, where sprinters were working more on quality, instead of quantity, in the pool. It\u2019s an approach growing among sprinters, with top athletes like Cam McEvoy employing a similar strategy.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not a lot of yardage, not a lot of practice in the week,\u201d Mathias said. \u201cBut every practice is super focused technically, and has a purpose.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Mathias’ work in the pool also revolves heavily around the use of video analysis. Using technology, the swimmer is able to break down specific elements of his stroke, tracking improvements and making adjustments.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re able to quantify and measure whether I\u2019m improving visually,\u201d Mathias said. \u201cIt\u2019s super helpful.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

In the weight room, Mathias pointed to his program as one that uniquely differs from his training in the pool.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe try to work anterior and posterior muscles that you\u2019re not using all the time in the pool, in the gym,\u201d Mathias said. \u201cIf these muscles are weak, the other muscles (that you\u2019re using heavily in the pool) could get overworked, so we try to find balance.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s a strategy that he believes allows him to work on more technical work inside the pool.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWhen we\u2019re in the pool, we don\u2019t really have to worry as much about getting stronger or more mobile,\u201d Mathias said. \u201cWe come prepared.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The training is very different from what Mathias experienced during his college career. There\u2019s significantly less time in the water than a typical Division I training schedule. But the swimmer believes in it strongly, in large part due to the mental impact it\u2019s had on him.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe guys (on Indiana\u2019s team) like to talk trash to me, saying \u2018you barely swim,'” he said. \u201cBut this new training, it\u2019s really allowed me to enjoy swimming again.”<\/span><\/p>\n

Juggling Two Jobs<\/strong><\/h3>\n

While the training has helped Mathias in the water, it\u2019s also served another purpose: Allowing him to be successful at his job. The U.S. National Teamer must balance fulfilling his duties as Director of Operations with his career, leaving less time to practice than the typical professional swimmer.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cFortunately, I’m competing in these sprint events, so I don\u2019t need long sessions every day,\u201d Mathias said. \u201cI\u2019m able to get my work in faster than I could in college.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Occasionally, though, his role does supersede his work in the pool, making for a frustrating dilemma.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s definitely been times where I\u2019ve had to sacrifice practices, especially around busy times like recruiting season,\u201d Mathias said. \u201cSometimes you feel like you\u2019re missing out, or you\u2019re behind.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

However, the swimmer emphasized that mentally, he feels he gets over his feelings of anxiety with gratitude for the pool.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI think I\u2019ve just realized that being in the pool is a blessing,\u201d he said. \u201cIt\u2019s something I took for granted in college, and now having to search for time in the day (to swim) has made me more appreciative.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Next Steps<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Mathias’ performance at the Pro Series leg in Austin signals a swimmer on the right path. He set three personal-best times during the meet, going 26.57 in the 50 breaststroke and 59.45 in the 100 breaststroke. He also logged a stellar time of 23.06 in the 50 butterfly. Mathias’ time in the 50 breast is just off Nic Fink’s American record of 26.52. <\/span>According to the swimmer, his progress is convincing others at Indiana to join him in these ultra-specific practices.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve been able to convert some of the recently graduated swimmers into what we\u2019ve coined as the \u2018super sprint group,\u2019\u201d Mathias said.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

He pointed to the group of \u201cfour or five\u201d as beneficial toward his own training, by providing camaraderie.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThis summer, it was really hard to often grind out hard sets by myself,\u201d he said. \u201cIt\u2019s a lot easier to swim with some great training partners around you.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

For Mathias, though, that training will have to wait. As Director of Operations, a busy stretch awaits, with conference championships and NCAAs right around the corner. He\u2019s looked to tweak his program, in order to adjust to this dilemma.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m going to have more access to weight training than I do to a pool, so we\u2019re going to shift our focus more to the weight room,\u201d he said. \u201cIt\u2019ll be nice to focus on getting more explosive, so I feel good in the pool this summer.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The goal is more weekends like the one he enjoyed in Austin, with that success arriving on a larger stage. Mathias will race during the summer at the Pan Pacific Championships in Irvine. Mathias is confident his program could create greater change.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re really trying to put people on notice of what we\u2019re doing here,\u201d he said. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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