Former University of Georgia Swimmer to Founder of Swim Like a Fish | Abigail Fish
Wed Feb 04 2026
In this episode of **Athletes to Entrepreneurs: The Alumni Journey**, host **Rob Finkelstein** sits down with **Abbie Fish** — former competitive swimmer and founder of **Swim Like a Fish** — to explore what it really takes to **build a life and career after sport**.
**Abbie** shares her journey from a **multi-sport athlete with Olympic aspirations** to becoming an innovator in swim education and athlete development. Her story is a candid look at how discipline learned in the pool translates into leadership, entrepreneurship, and long-term impact — even when the competitive chapter comes to an end.
This conversation goes beyond medals and milestones to unpack the **real transition moments** athletes face: identity shifts, changing expectations, and the pressure to redefine success once eligibility ends.
Rob and**A bbie** dive deep into:
- How a **multi-sport background** builds adaptable leadership skills
- The pursuit of Olympic dreams — and how goals evolve over time
- Why **support systems and alumni engagement** matter more than athletes realize
- How networking through athletic communities opens doors beyond sports
- Navigating identity loss and rebuilding confidence after competition
- The impact of **NIL** on collegiate and Olympic athletes, especially in swimming
- Preparing intentionally for life after sports — before the career ends
- Building innovative coaching tools through **video analysis and online training**
- The importance of **mental and emotional health** in athlete performance
- **Abbie’s** global work with swimming federations and long-term athlete development
At its core, this episode is about:
**adaptability over titles, community over isolation, and building skills that outlast the sport.**
### **About Abbie Fish**
**Abbie Fish** is a former competitive swimmer, entrepreneur, and the founder of **Swim Like a Fish**, a company dedicated to helping swimmers and coaches improve performance through education, video analysis, and virtual training.
With a background in multi-sport athletics and experience working with organizations like **USA Swimming** and **World Aquatics**, **Abbie** brings a global perspective to athlete development. Today, she focuses on creating tools and systems that support athletes not just in competition, but through transition, growth, and long-term success beyond the pool.
Resources & Links
- Swim Like a Fish
- [Abby Fish on LinkedIn](https://www.notion.so/Abigail-Fish-2eaabe92eb02819dad33f897ec271add?pvs=21)
- [IG](https://www.notion.so/297abe92eb0280d490dbced817b46bae?pvs=21)
- Swim Like a Fish on TikTok
- USA Swimming
- World Aquatics
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In this episode of **Athletes to Entrepreneurs: The Alumni Journey**, host **Rob Finkelstein** sits down with **Abbie Fish** — former competitive swimmer and founder of **Swim Like a Fish** — to explore what it really takes to **build a life and career after sport**. **Abbie** shares her journey from a **multi-sport athlete with Olympic aspirations** to becoming an innovator in swim education and athlete development. Her story is a candid look at how discipline learned in the pool translates into leadership, entrepreneurship, and long-term impact — even when the competitive chapter comes to an end. This conversation goes beyond medals and milestones to unpack the **real transition moments** athletes face: identity shifts, changing expectations, and the pressure to redefine success once eligibility ends. Rob and**A bbie** dive deep into: - How a **multi-sport background** builds adaptable leadership skills - The pursuit of Olympic dreams — and how goals evolve over time - Why **support systems and alumni engagement** matter more than athletes realize - How networking through athletic communities opens doors beyond sports - Navigating identity loss and rebuilding confidence after competition - The impact of **NIL** on collegiate and Olympic athletes, especially in swimming - Preparing intentionally for life after sports — before the career ends - Building innovative coaching tools through **video analysis and online training** - The importance of **mental and emotional health** in athlete performance - **Abbie’s** global work with swimming federations and long-term athlete development At its core, this episode is about: **adaptability over titles, community over isolation, and building skills that outlast the sport.** ### **About Abbie Fish** **Abbie Fish** is a former competitive swimmer, entrepreneur, and the founder of **Swim Like a Fish**, a company dedicated to helping swimmers and coaches improve performance through education, video analysis, and virtual training. With a background in multi-sport athletics and experience working with organizations like **USA Swimming** and **World Aquatics**, **Abbie** brings a global perspective to athlete development. Today, she focuses on creating tools and systems that support athletes not just in competition, but through transition, growth, and long-term success beyond the pool. Resources & Links - Swim Like a Fish - [Abby Fish on LinkedIn](https://www.notion.so/Abigail-Fish-2eaabe92eb02819dad33f897ec271add?pvs=21) - [IG](https://www.notion.so/297abe92eb0280d490dbced817b46bae?pvs=21) - Swim Like a Fish on TikTok - USA Swimming - World Aquatics --- At **Alumni Direct**, we believe the athlete journey doesn’t end at the final whistle — it evolves. If you’re navigating life after sports, building something new, or looking for a community that understands the transition: 👉 **Join the private platform built exclusively for athletes, creators, and leaders:** [**https://www.alumnidirect.com/**](https://www.alumnidirect.com/) Because the transition is easier — and far more powerful — **when you don’t walk it alone.**