Caesar Asadi: Relentless Coaching Building Better Humans Through Sport

Caesar Asadi: Relentless Coaching Building Better Humans Through Sport

Author: Daniel Braun April 29, 2026 Duration: 45:49
In this episode, Dan is joined by Caesar Asadi to discuss what it means to be "relentless" as an athlete and coachCaesar Asadi is headed into his fifth season as the Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving programs head coach this Fall 2025. Asadi is the second coach in program history and has quickly cemented the legacy of himself and the swimming & diving program at St. Thomas University. In just three seasons, he led the men’s swim team to the university’s first ever team national championship and coached STU’s first NAIA National Champions in Men and Women sports in the school’s 63-year history. He is also the first coach at STU to be named National Coach of the Year, earning the honor after leading the 22-23 Men’s swim team to 5 National Champion events, 2 new NAIA National Records, and a National Runner-Up finish.
YEAR 5 (25-26) " RELENTLESS" 
In the program's fifth season, both teams cracked Top-5 in the NAIA, with 15 NAIA 1st Team All-Americans. 8 new program records were set with over 50 new entries to the program’s all-time Top 10, highlighting the depth of the program. This was also the first time both teams qualified a full roster (18) for the National Championship. 
The women's team swam to a 4th place finish behind 401 points, highlighted by a National Title in the Women's 400 IM by Alessia Claassen (4:22.95). The men finished 5th with 328 points behind the freshman distance phenom Alan Gonzalez Torres winning the men's 1650 freestyle. Both teams earned CSCAA Scholar All-American recognition for the fourth year in a row, maintaining the Standard of academic excellence. For more on Caesar be sure to follow @coachcaesar on IG
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Daniel Braun wears a lot of hats-physical therapy student, certified trainer, entrepreneur, and dedicated biohacker-and he brings that full spectrum of experience to every conversation on the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast. Instead of quick fixes or fads, this podcast digs into the practical, often nuanced, realities of building a sustainable and resilient life. You’ll hear from a diverse mix of experts, from physical therapists and strength coaches to innovators in wellness, all through Dan’s grounded perspective as someone actively working in the field. Episodes might explore the mechanics of a specific exercise, break down the science behind a popular biohack, or discuss the mental frameworks needed for long-term health entrepreneurship. It’s a space where academic knowledge meets real-world application, whether you're a fitness professional looking to deepen your practice or someone simply curious about optimizing your own well-being. Tune in weekly for thoughtful discussions that go beyond the surface, always aiming to translate complex ideas into actionable takeaways you can use immediately.
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