
Hosted by Anton Beregovoi · EN
Welcome to Life in Lane 4, a podcast that dives deep into the world of balancing the rigorous demands of swimming and academics. Hosted by Anton Beregovoi, a swimmer from the class of 2027, whether you’re a student-athlete, a parent, or just curious about how high achievers navigate the waters of competition and education, this show is your lane to insights and inspiration. Each episode features candid conversations with swimmers, coaches, educators, and experts who share ways to maintain a 4.0 GPA, while also swimming best times in the pool.
Tune in and learn how to thrive in the fast lane—because life is better in Lane 4!

In this episode, I sit down with Teddy Blake, a Penn State swimmer entering his junior year, to talk about growth both in and out of the pool. Teddy opens up about his goals for the season, how he’s adjusting to a new coaching staff, and what it takes to stay motivated when everything around you is changing.He also shares his academic approach — from tackling challenging coursework to mastering practice tests as his secret study weapon — revealing the mindset that keeps him sharp in the classroom and in competition.Whether you’re an athlete balancing training and academics or someone striving for consistency and focus, this episode offers a grounded look at what it means to evolve, adapt, and keep pushing forward.

In this episode, I had an amazing conversation with Cal Commit, Caiden Bowers. Caiden and I talked about his high school swimming career, what his plans are for college, and how to better balance swimming and school.Thank you to Paul de Pacas for the intro, outro, and buffer music.

In this episode, I have an opportunity to talk to Emily Cicco, a senior in high school who recently finished her last year of high school swimming. Emily and I talk about how her last season went, what she does before races, and how she balances all her schoolwork on top of all of the swimming that she does.Thank you to Paul De Pacas for the intro, outro, and buffer music.

In this episode, I have the opportunity to talk to Chris Zhang, a sophomore at Brown University, knee deep in the school and swim balance. He and I have an amazing conversation about his first college season, life as a content creator, and so much more! Follow chris_swimzz on Instagram to learn more about him.Thank you to Paul De Pacas for the intro and outro music

In this episode, I have a unique opportunity to talk to Zack Oswald, a high school senior who balances his national-level swimming with good grades in the classroom. We talk about how his last Easterns went, as well as his recruiting process, and more.Thank you to Paul De Pacas for the intro and outro music.

In this episode, I talk with Brandon Fleck about his recruitment process, as well as his tips and tricks to better excel in the classroom.thank you Paul De Pacas for the intro and outro music

In this episode, I sit down with Brandon Hullings, a coach at George School who has led the boys' team to back-to-back championships and led the girls' team to their first win in over two decades. Brandon and I talk about his high school and college career, him as a coach, and what swimmers should do to better their balance of schoolwork and swimming. Thank you to Paul De Pacas for the Intro and Outro music

In this episode, I talk with Emily Kennedy, a superstar in the classroom as well as in the pool. We talk about a lot of things like her favorite high school memory, as well as her journey with Hershey's candy and the Pennsylvania congress. Be sure to listen in to see what happens.Thank you to Paul de Pacas for the intro and outro music

In this episode, I sit down with Mike Lawson, a personal trainer with his own personal training brand, Lawson Lifestyle and Performance. Mike and I talk about how a swimmer should eat, workout and how they should be going about their daily life. Mike also talks about his experience in high school, where he was a star water polo player, and gives advice to anyone who might be getting a little nervous before a race or meet.If you want to learn more about Mike, go to his website lawsonlifestyleandperformance.com, and visit his social media pages, @lawsonlifestyleandperformance.Thank you to Paul de Pacas for the intro and outro music.

In this episode, I talk to Crystal Yuen about her experiences as a high school student as well as a college student.