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 Usher. Heavy Or Not, The OG Swim Guide, episode #115 hits current events and then a view into the first book of 2026, Mental Skills for Young Athletes and how that can fit into your sports programs and teams. See the reveal on how to get a free PDF, and let's discuss key strategies to improve city recreation, arts, and youth mental

This week on the SwimSwam Breakdown, we are discussing Worlds medalist Shaine Casas leaving Texas, what Russian sprint star Egor Kornev could have done in the NCAA, and the 2026 ASCA World Clinic in Orlando.

Send us Fan Mail If these stories and questions resonate with you, there are a few ways to swim alongside me: Join my email list for occasional updates about coaching, clinics, gatherings, and opportunities to get in the water together. Subscribe to Lessons from the Water on Substack for my writing and reflections on swimming, water, awareness, trust, and the edges we meet along the way. Keep the stories coming by supporting the show. Questions, comments, feedback, or if you'd like to be a gu...

Curt welcomes Ross Neil of Shearwater Research (head of global partnerships and business development) to discuss Ross’s unusual path from a childhood in the opera world and musical theater to 30 years as a professional diver and PADI course director. Ross explains how trying the Avelo system in Maui convinced him to stop using a traditional BCD, describing its comfort, streamlined feel, controlled ascents/descents, and advantages for drysuit diving and data review. They preview the Shearwater

Au programme de ce nouvel épisode : un démarrage de championnat féminin en fanfare où Marseille a littéralement atomisé Toulon, mais aussi un calendrier bousculé et des reports en pagaille.Pour faire la lumière sur cette rentrée mouvementée, on reçoit Jean-Baptiste Le Roux, vice-président du club de Granville Water-polo. Double montée historique en Élite féminine et Nationale 1 masculine, gestion d'un budget serré, formation locale et logistique des longs déplacements : il nous dévoile sans filtre

This is the first ever Coach's Corner, a brand new monthly series from In at the Deep End. Between main episodes, Salim will take a deep dive into one coaching topic at a time, answering the questions you send in and sharing tips, techniques and advice picked up across 20 years of swim coaching. And you can help choose the topics, just email in or leave a voice message about what you struggle with, what you want to improve, or what's holding you back, and Salim could cover it in a future

Jane Hansom’s story is one of transformation, resilience, and rediscovery. Once a promising swimmer in Scotland, Jane took a 20-year detour through the vibrant world of marketing and nightlife before returning to her athletic roots to become a world triathlon champion. Jane gave up swimming at 16, and returned to sport almost by chance - first as a runner, then as a triathlete - and went on to become an Ironman triathlon world champion. Now living in the Caribbean, she swims in the beau...

Barbara Pellick: I Reckon I Could Swim BackAs a child, Barbara Pellick stood on Cottesloe Beach looking out towards Rottnest and wondered whether anyone could swim that far. Years later, after completing her first solo Rottnest crossing, she found herself standing on the beach at Rottnest thinking something even more ambitious: "I reckon I could swim back." In this episode of The Science & Art of Open Water Swimming, Barb reflects on a lifetime in the water, from discovering open water

In this GMM takeover of the SwimSwam podcast we have Olympic Champion, World Champion, and 6-time 2026 Pan Pacific Championship medalist Kate Douglass. Douglass built her career on versatility, but the 2026 season complicates—in the best way possible—an already crowded schedule of events. At the Fort Lauderdale Open in May, Douglass won the 50 free in 24.21. Six weeks later at the Indianapolis Pro Swim, she exploded to a 23.59 world record. Nine days after that, Virginia teammate Gretchen Walsh

Send us Fan Mail What makes swimmers want to keep showing up—not because an attendance policy requires it, but because they genuinely want to be there? Jonathan Kaplan, head coach and director of SwimRVA, joins Chris to discuss a collaborative approach to coaching built around athlete ownership. Jonathan explains why he has never used an attendance policy, how coaches can teach swimmers to manage the psychological demands of practice, and what happens when an athlete’s entire identity becomes...

Night Swim is back with another episode packed with swimming debates, technique, and some serious opinions.This week, we’re talking about preseason training, whether pay-to-play is hurting youth sports, and what’s next for Shaine Casas. We also debate whether swimmers should qualify for major meets a year in advance and break down one of the biggest questions in swimming: is underwater dolphin kicking actually faster than swimming on the surface?Plus, we dive into the potential advantage triathletes

When Wellington’s school pools began disappearing, Steve Hind decided to do something about it. The result was the Aquadome⁠ a thriving community swimming facility that opened in 2018.In 2009, Steve noticed a decline in the number of school pools in the region. Both of his daughters attended Wellington East Girls’ College and there was an unused pool on the grounds. The council pools were busy at peak times, so Steve and Gary Hurring, a former NZ swim champion, decided to restore the college pool

Passione Triathlon n° 380Francesco Duttoprotagonista della nuova puntata di Passione Triathlon, intervista condotta da Dario Daddo Nardone.In questa ricca puntata di Passione Triathlon, Dario 'Daddo' Nardone intervista Francesco Dutto (noto a tutti come "Cisco"), pilastro dell'endurance piemontese, triatleta di lungo corso e appassionato head coach del settore giovanile del Cuneo1198 MenteCorpo Triteam. Francesco ripercorre oltre trent'anni di sport: dallo sci alpino (discesa libera) e dal calcio

Short course yards season is back—and so is SCY shock. Renee and Rochelle break down why the September switch feels so different, how to approach early-season times without spiraling, and what swim parents should focus on instead of comparing.They also cover USA Swimming's National and Junior National Teams, make their Golden Goggles predictions, talk about the transition to college swim-mom life, introduce the Swim Moms app, share practical meet-planning advice, reveal this week's favorite things

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.  In a similar front, but different setting, Mark Rauterkus, is pushing the reformation of the Athletic Reform Task Force in Pittsburgh, PA, USA.  Follow along as these stories unfold. None of us know what to expect and what happens next. In episode #114 of Heavy Or Not, The OG Swim Guide, we launch a new Substack too,

It's a tough job. It more than writing sets and yelling "kick!". Three veteran coaches join to talk about how their friendship over the years has provided them the support they need to not only be successful in the pool, but somewhat sane as well.

This week Alex and Luke catch up on the recent swimming news headlines. We discuss the different types of swimming social media. And Ryan Lochte is making a comeback is he thinking of being in LA 28?? Enjoy 😃

<p>Ton SWOLF descend, et tu en conclus que tu nages mieux. Ce score que ta montre t'affiche à chaque longueur ne dit pas ça.</p><p>Ce midi j'ai nagé soixante et une longueurs. À la septième, vingt-cinq secondes et neuf cycles de bras. À la quarantième, vingt-trois secondes et onze cycles. Deux nages qui n'ont rien à voir. Ma montre leur a donné le même chiffre.</p><p>Le SWOLF additionne le temps de ta longueur et tes cycles de bras. Le calcul est simple, la

Passione Triathlon n° 379Vittoria Bergaminiprotagonista della nuova puntata di Passione Triathlon, intervista condotta da Dario Daddo Nardone.In questa intensa puntata di Passione Triathlon, Dario 'Daddo' Nardone ospita Vittoria Bergamini, fresca vincitrice assoluta dell'iconica e durissima prova estrema ICON Livigno Xtreme Triathlon. Vittoria racconta ogni dettaglio della sua cavalcata trionfale: la partenza alle 5:00 nel lago di Livigno con acqua a 12°C e buio fitto, il cambio del percorso

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