Heavy Or Not, The OG Swim Guide

Navigating Federal and Provincial Sport Funding: Barry Healy's Fight for Local Recreation in BC, Canada - sorta like PPS needs

Barry is pushing for a group to form to consider local recreational needs in Salmon Arm, BC, Canada and has called for a meeting on October 1 at the local university. 

ISCA Hall of Fame Tribute video for IU's Ray Looze

ISCA Coaches Hall of Fame honored Ray Looze, Indiana University, in the class of 2026. Episode #113 show the tribute video. 

ISCA Hall Of Fame Tribute -- Heavy Or Not, episode #112 -- Matt Kredich of Univ of Tennessee

The episode, #112, is a ISCA Hall of Fame tribute built around Matt Kredich, Tennessee swimming, team culture and an ISCA interview segment.

#111 - Doug Cornish on the Swimming Coach Crisis: Why Passion No Longer Pays the Bills

Coaching Without Security: The Hidden Costs Driving Talent Away from Pools In episode #111 of Heavy Or Not, The OG Swim Guide, we do a video refresh with an interview

Digital Swimming Passport: Valentin Milkov and Zlix - episode #110

"What if a 6‑year‑old could upload a quick clip of a 10‑meter freestyle, and an AI instantly replies, 'You passed!'—issuing a shiny, blockchain‑ready certificate that par

Shitty Best: Redefining Athletic Failure with Unconditional Self‑Acceptance and Neural Science

Part 2 of Shitty Best, a book recap by Pavel Samov, Ph.D. in episode #109 of Heavy Or Not The Coach's Guide to Accountability, Responsibility, and Compassion in High‑

Shitty Best Explained: How Known, Unknown, and Unknowable Variables Shape Performance (part 1)

Meet the work of my friend, with his book, Shitty Best. Come and get acquainted with Dr. Pavel Somov's game‑changing ideas from Shitty Best — the logic behind uncondition

World Drowning Prevention Day Highlights New Free Open‑Water Course and Upcoming East Coast Festival

Open water swimming is exhilarating—but safety must come first. In episode #107 of Heavy Or Not, The OG Swim Guide, we talk with Barry Healey of BC, Canada about an event

Open water swimming is poised to grow with new competitive opportunities for college teams

In Heavy Or Not, #106, we bring a dream into reality for long-time Southern Illinois University Head Swim & Dive Coach, presently retired, Rick Walker. Open Water Fes

For the frustrated swimmers and creators - Hear from author, Brian Holliday, of the UK who talks of the mind-body connection

Over think much.... or not. Brian Holliday, once a frustrated swimmer in the UK, now an author and creator, shares how he reinvented swimming by focusing on mind‑body a

How OrcaVision Powers Coaches, Parents and Broadcasters with 20‑40 Data Points Per Second

OrcaVision is about to hit the market place and aims to revolutionize swimming with AI‑powered video analytics that capture 20‑40 data points per second for every swimmer

Kate Lundsten's Hall of Fame Induction: Stories of Impact, Humility, and Lifelong Swimming Family

Aquajets Legacy Lives On: Kate Lundsten's Hall of Fame Celebration and Athlete Testimonials Kate Lundsten's induction into the International Swimming Coaches Hall of Fame

Coach Speaks to City Council in Buffalo, NY, - AI Moonshot in PPS Arsenal - and asking a favor with a link

Join the WAFSU Movement: Simple Code Adds Support Button to Any School Website   Mike Switalski's Swim Project Tackles Security, Not Safety, in Buffalo Communities. I

Pitt Swimming Coach Resigns Amid Strategic Shift. Move Brings Athlete Uncertainty. Resignation in Serbia too.

It is depressing when people in power make terrible moves that make no sense. Student‑Athletes Question Pitt Swimming Future After Leadership Meeting Yields No Answers

Unconditional Love and Guidance: A Parent's Role in Shaping Young Athletes

The Power of Partnership: Parents, Coaches, and Swimmers Working Together for Success   The Power‑Play of Parenting: Why Unconditional Love Beats All the Swim Drills "Whe

From Perfection to Excellence: How Coaches Inspire Daily Improvement and Belonging

Heavy Or Not, The OG Swim Guide, episode #99   "Perfection breeds fear. Excellence is just showing up a little better than you did yesterday—because impossible isn't a wo

Building a Culture of Trust and Clear Accountability with Krista Hawkins, former PAWW swimmer

Truth About Leadership & Why Collaboration Beats a Lone Wolf Mentality In Heavy or Not, The OG Swim Guide, episode #98, we're blessed to pick up a few flash-back comments

From Shy Student to Swimmer to Executive Coach: How Coaches Build Unshakable Mental Resilience

Krista and our PAWW Swim Team - flashback with AI In episode #97 of the podcast, Heavy Or Not, The OG Swim Guide, we rejoice in the discovery and shout out of another pod

Transform our new book into Custom Practice Plans in Seconds with the New Coaching Tool

Coach's Secret Weapon: Quick, Privacy‑First Lesson Plans Tailored to Sport, Age, and Time To the Lesson Generator for Mental Skills for Young Athletes.   Break the Clos

Preview - Public Policy Playbook for Aquatics and Recreation

Coming soon!