“He Thought I Was Too Mean”- Michael Phelps’ Coach Once Opened Up About His Initial Relationship With the Swimmer

Swimmer Michael Phelps has achieved many things under the guidance of Coach Bob Bowman. Phelps has always spoken about Bob as his father figure, and Bob has been there with Phelps in the ups and downs of his life.

During an interview in 2012, the host took the point of view of Michael and Bob on their relationship. They talked about how their relationship has changed a lot through time. Also, how they have grown together from hating seeing each other in the pool to being there for one another when needed.

Michael Phelps’ relationship with Bob Bowman

In the interview, the host questioned Bob about how excited he was while training Michael Phelps. Bob said, “Not particularly excited. I thought he had a discipline problem. I would see him around the pool when he was ten, always getting in trouble, being a ball of energy, usually not directed in a positive way.”

The host again questioned why he did not want to work with him. He said, “he thought I was too mean, and I was.” Meanwhile, Michael was asked about his relationship with Bob Bowman. Michael revealed that he used to hate him. “The only thing I would hear was whistles and him yelling. And I was like, man, I’m never swimming for that man. And here, 15 years later. I’m still swimming for him.”

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According to Michael, his relationship has changed a lot with Bob. He said Bob is like his father. He has been there with him in every step whenever he needs him. Bob has always said to Michael that we are like family.

Michael calls Bob his father

Once in an interview, Michael discussed many aspects of his life. Michael said Bob is like his father. He didn’t always have a father while he was growing up. He said he had learned so many things from Bob that only a father teaches his kid.

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Phelps continued and said his sons never had a grandfather to go to. But when Bob comes to the house, he becomes the grandpa for the boys. He also teaches at ASU, and Phelps’ sons learn to swim with him. This shows the strong bond between Bob and Phelps.