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Heavy Or Not - The O.G. Swim Guide

A thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the intersection of sports, technology, and human potential. = Heavy Or Not delves deeper into social issues, such as access to sports, cost of wellness, the impact of technology, and the importance of community engagement. Heavy Or Not incorporates the evolving role of A.I. in sports training, exploring both the benefits and potential drawbacks of this technology. The show integrates valuable educational content on swimming techniques, water

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29:38

College Football Is Broken — This Radical Fix Might...

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2026/01/14

With chaotic realignments, rigged outcomes, and rising costs — this proposal might present the best hope to save the sport we love. This episode breaks down a bold proposal to reset everything — from the playoff system to who even gets to compete. The NCAA system is broken — and Heavy Or Not, episode #83, lays out the urgent blueprint to fix it. From rigged playoff paths to disappearing rivalries, NCAA Division I football has become less about performance and more about power. In this summary of

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06:52

Relegation Revealed: How Promotion Can Revitalize...

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2026/01/12

Relegation & Promotion as part of Sports Reform, especially for NCAA Football D1 Pods In Episode 82 of Heavy or Not, Mark Rauterkus and Barry Healey break down how relegation and promotion work in European soccer and why these concepts could transform American sports. They dive into the mechanics, incentives, and how a U.S. version might look. How parachute payments soften the financial blow for relegated clubs The playoff system that lets teams 3‑6 fight for promotion Real‑world examples:

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16:57

Steps for Fixing NCAA DI Football: Structure Changes...

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2026/01/11

College football needs a structural reset, and Mark Rauterkus lays out a clear, geography‑first plan for a top‑flight "pod" system. In this episode we break down the proposed 80‑team tier, regional pods, and how promotion and relegation would work. The 80‑team "top tier" built on performance, not brand prestige. Eight regional pods (Gridiron, Trench, Tackle, Pressure, Block, Blitz, Huddle, Grandstand) and their member schools. Promotion/relegation: yearly movement of five teams between the top tier

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16:49

Cal Baptist Cuts Men's Swim & Dive Team: A Costly...

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2026/01/08

From NAIA Champions to Elimination: The Rise and Fall of CBU Men's Swimming Coach Steve Friederang Speaks Out on Lost Opportunities for Male Swimmers at CBU The Cal Baptist men's swim team has been cut, sparking debate over Division I moves, Title IX, and the future of smaller collegiate sports. Hear coach Steve break down what went wrong and why it matters. In this episode you'll learn: The history of Cal Baptist's swim program from NAIA champs to Division I. How facility decisions

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09:12

School Sports Saved -- past position paper turned the...

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2026/01/05

In episode #79 of Heavy Or Not, The OG Swim Guide, we break down a prior war with the Pittsburgh school‑district's Superintendent of Schools. She had a proposal to slash $600 K in sports programs and the comprehensive counter‑proposal helped keep those programs alive. It wasn't a victory, but it wasn't a defeat. Coach Mark walks through the financial, strategic, and community arguments that turned a budget cut into a reform opportunity. The district's cut list (high‑school swimming, tennis, golf;

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08:03

Level 1 Swim Secrets from Suriname and Coach Yash

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2025/12/29

Coach Yash Daryanani shares his Goldwater Sports coaching system, from philosophy to day‑to‑day session management. Learn the core principles that helped him build national teams and clinics. What you'll learn in this episode, #78 of Heavy Or Not, The OG Swim Guide: Coaching philosophy: discipline, patience, and individual attention as the foundation for swimmer development. Essential safety & pool‑management practices (pre‑session checks, shadowing, emergency preparedness). Setting clear

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11:00

Steps along the pathway for a coach's wellness journey

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2025/12/22

Barry Healey cares about the coaching profession and aims to improve sports In this candid conversation, episode #77 of Heavy Or Not, The OG Swim Guide, coaches Barry Healey and Mark Rauterkus discuss the real‑world challenges of running a swim program. Wellness matters to those on the pool decks. Burnout to compliance…. They sharing practical tricks that actually work. Learn how small changes can protect coaches, calm parents, and boost program growth. What you'll discover: The hidden costs of

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15:24

Challenge Accepted: Filling the Big Data Void in...

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2025/12/19

Nicole's heavy lift. A vision for data collection for swimming instruction. Nicole Fairfield explains why the aquatic education field lacks solid research data and how her Joyful Waters curriculum craved that data. She aims to fill the research gap and is planting seeds for scientific validation for all types of aquatic developmental benchmarks. She also outlines the vision for a secure, comprehensive database to track developmental and adaptive outcomes. In this episode, #76, of Heavy Or Not, The

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07:26

This Polo Coach Cracked the Code to Athlete Growth...

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2025/12/16

The 30-Day System That's Transforming Young Athletes – Here's How "Everyone says hard work is the key… but what if that's not enough? In this episode, we unpack a 30-day system that's turning water polo players into unstoppable athletes — and it might just change how you train forever." In this episode of Heavy Or Not, we dive deep into Coach Ron Usher's 30-day growth system built for young water polo players but powerful for any athlete striving to improve. From mindset to skill development

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10:39

400 IM - How Phelps and Marchand set records and...

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2025/12/15

Unlock the secrets behind mastering the 400 IM with elite coach from India, Partha Pratim Majumdar. Learn the strategic, aerobic, and mental tools that power world‑record swims like Phelps and Marchand. In this video you'll discover: Why the 400 IM is a strategic race, not just brute strength nor conditioning, and how the "lactate penalty" impacts performance. How to build a massive aerobic engine by focusing on long‑axis strokes (freestyle & backstroke). The "200‑meter rule" and why mastering each

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08:33

Rich Coach or Poor Coach -- Get a Learn To Swim...

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2025/12/12

"From Drowning Stats to Million‑Dollar Swim Schools: How Coaches Turn Pools into Profit (and Safety)‑First Empires" Swim Coaches Can Earn Six Figures by Adding Structured Lesson Sessions The Australian Success Secret: Integrated Lesson Programs Drive Performance and Profit In this episode, Steve Friederang breaks down why every swim coach should run a lesson program—and how it can become a serious revenue stream while boosting safety and recruitment. He shares real‑world numbers, proven strategies,

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20:43

Negotiated Surrender - Vote‑of‑No‑Confidence for the...

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2025/12/10

Safety Dilemma and League Issues. Have mercy on the Foxes as they are sly! In episode #72 of Heavy or Not we break down the bizarre "vote‑of‑no‑confidence" resignation tactic of a Fox Chapel Area high‑school coach and its athletic department. Sure, there is a deeper safety and fairness crisis driving it. Plus, I'm certain some wire pullers are lurking like sly foxes do. We also explore the district's league‑restructuring proposal and why athletic reform matters now more than ever. What you'll learn:

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33:02

How Insurance Gaps and Governance Failures Threaten...

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2025/12/10

How Insurance Gaps and Governance Failures Threaten Swim Coaches' Careers Uninsured. Unheard. Undervalued. Real challenges facing swim coaches are pondered. Why they're left out of the decision‑making table, the insurance maze, and what's needed to keep the sport of swimming (and others) thriving. Coach Barry Healey, BC, Canada, and Mark Rauterkus, International Swim Coaches Association in the USA, break down the roadblocks and propose concrete steps. Why coaches aren't at the table with health

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08:20

Swimming's Geo Political $.02 - Tiny snip of a...

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2025/12/08

Take a peek at Coach Jonty's holistic approach to athlete development and the geopolitical factors shaping swimming. This clip highlights a few insights from Jonty Skinner's recent WAFSU seminar. In this video you'll learn: How Coach Jonty connects with kids and leverages holistic development. The genetic and regional patterns that produce world‑class runners and swimmers. South Africa's historical impact on elite athletics and its modern swimming scene. Emerging swimming talent from Tunisia

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07:48

Christmas Break Just Got Lit - AI generated anthem to...

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2025/12/04

The Swim Team Song You Didn't Know You Needed An AI Made This Swim Team Song You won't believe what happens when AI writes a holiday anthem for swim teams heading into Christmas break! Christmas Break Planning Happens NOW. Swimmers, this one's for YOU. Episode #68 of Heavy Or Not, The OG Swim Guide drops a brand new AI-generated song to launch your holiday training with serious vibes! This AI-generated track is about to become your new favorite swim team anthem for winter break. Okay, we let AI

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11:09

Hire Coach Terry Smith, says a PSU fan, because ......

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2025/12/02

Matt made signs and took them to the recent games and sent a letter to the President of Penn State University to support Terry Smith. It seems like you are under a lot of pressure to deliver a national championship. You may not remember me, but we met briefly in the Marriott lobby the day before the Rose Bowl. You were kind enough to record a quick, encouraging message for my friend's wife while she was battling cancer. That moment stayed with me—and with my friend—for a very long time. That video

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22:55

Recruiting Heart Over Hype

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2025/12/01

Episode #66 of Heavy Or Not, The OG Swim Guide Small-school recruiting, inspiring youth through swimming, international outreach, and Kyle's unique journey in swim development. UPJ Might Be the Best Kept Secret in College Swimming. D2 schools can attract elite talent, and Coach Kile Zimmer is building at UPJ. He might change your mind about the value of a branch campus! From Dubai to Johnstown – This Coach is Recruiting Worldwide too. Coach Kile Zimmer isn't just building a swim team,

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15:03

Navigating Division Shifts: Swim Coach, Kile Zeller...

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2025/12/01

Now at UPJ and focused on recruiting with a local priority but international hopes. Building a Competitive Swim Program at UPJ: Scholarships, Recruiting, and Team Culture From Tears to Triumph: How St. Francis Swimmers Stayed Strong After Division Change There is no playbook on that heavy administrative downgrade. The Coach‑Athlete Relationship: Trust, Recovery, and Performance in Collegiate Swimming Balancing Academics and Athletics: Affordable Tuition and Scholarship Strategies at UPJ

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Head Swim Coach Kile Zeller, launching new NCAA M&W...

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2025/11/27

Life at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown: Campus Beauty, Close‑Knit Community, and Opportunities for Athletes Get a behind‑the‑scenes look at Coach Kyle Zeller's first year building a D‑II men's & women's swim program at UPJ— from historic PSAC meet wins to the next‑gen recruiting playbook. Watch how he turns a modest pool into a squad where the person comes first. He is keeping student‑athletes front of mind. What's Covered: Building a competitive PSAC program and historic meet qualification

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07:23

Elite Coaching Isn't a Title. Elite Coaching and...

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2025/11/23

Elite coaching isn't a myth. It's a choice and science built on relentless work, crystal‑clear goals, and total alignment of mind, heart, and body. In this episode of Heavy Or Not, The OG Swim Guide, #63, we break down some of the bits of what it takes to train like the world's top athletes. What "elite" really means and why it's a whole different universe from ordinary competition The brutal training load: 12 sessions/week, 6 hours/day, 24,000 m of swimming daily The three‑key framework: mind

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