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Heavy Or Not, The OG Swim Guide

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A thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the intersection of aquatics, swimming, sports, technology, and human potential.

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#119 - Anthem for the 200 fly and 200 breast by Martin Plummer & a Filipino Football Trailblazer

Heavy Or Not, Episode 119: 200 Fly Anthem and Philippines Football Pioneer Insights Groove and toe tap into the 200 Fly's Pain and Celebrate Rebecca Audrey's Football Leg

Oct 25
7 min

Swimming Stroke Correction That Sticks | with Finland's Eetu Karvonen, Ph.D. & Club Coach

Swimming coaches love to correct strokes. But, let's be certain that those corrections actually stick! Finnish swimming coach Eetu Karvonen, Ph.D., challenges conventio

Oct 21
14 min

I‑League Blueprint: Expanding Swim Teams, Lifeguard Training, and Water Polo in Western Pennsylvania

Transforming Pennsylvania High School Swimming: The I‑League Inclusion is explained in depth in the Playbook so that any interested student can have a swim team experienc

Oct 13
7 min

Episode #116: Free Community Aquatics Directive Offers a Framework for Pool Transformation and Funding Success

Most communities already have more aquatic capacity than they realize. They have pools, schools, coaches, instructors, recreation departments, and community organizations

Oct 11
10 min

Launch & Gifting Coach Mark's Public Policy Playbook: Aquatics and Recreation 4 Yinzers

Coach Mark Rauterkus announces the launch of the new book's arrival: "Public Policy Playbook for Pittsburgh Aquatics & Recreation – Yinzer Edition." Co-author is Ron Us

Sep 15
14 min

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. 

Sep 12
18 min

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. 

Sep 9
5 min

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.

Sep 4
4 min

#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

Aug 9
8 min

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

Aug 3
20 min

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‑

Jul 30
25 min

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

Jul 29
26 min

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

Jul 26
14 min

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

Jul 23
8 min

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

Jun 22
23 min

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

Jun 18
16 min

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

May 11
11 min

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

May 9
7 min

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

May 7
13 min

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

Apr 22
8 min

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23
days in the top 10 since Feb 2025

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