Congratulations to our General Manager and Head Coach, Brendan Hansen, for your induction into the Longhorn Hall of Honor this September 25, 2015.
Hansen is one of the most accomplished swimmers to compete for The University of Texas. He’s a three-time Olympic gold medalist, former world record holder, 13-time NCAA champion, and, while swimming for the Longhorns from 2001-2004, he helped lead Texas to two NCAA team titles.
The tradition and expectations that come with Texas Swimming prepared Hansen for success against international competition as well. After winning gold medals in the 400 medley relay in the 2004 and 2008 Olympics, Hansen retired before returning to the pool to claim his third straight gold in the same event in the 2012 London Olympics.
Today, Hansen enjoys his role as a family man as well as the general manager of aquatics operations at the Austin Aquatics and Sports Academy. Hansen is the head coach of the Austin Swim Club.
“The way I approach every day life tasks like being a dad and work that I do now, I approach it the same way I did when I was preparing for any one of my events or seasons,” he said.
This approach will help Hansen continue making an impact on many lives within the Austin community.
“I just want to build something that I’m really proud of and be effective with the kids who are a part of the team,” he said. “I’ve gone from student to teacher and that has really allowed me to enjoy staying in the sport and using what I learned to give back. I just try to make everyone’s life that I can have the chance to change better and do it in the best way that I know possible, which is through the sport of swimming. And my job allows me to do what I love so I can’t ask for much more right now.”
How did we get so lucky here at the Academy?
Read the full press release HERE
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