Strategies for Enhancing Olympic Swimming Performance: Insights from Top Coaches and Experts, #21
Heavy Or Not - The O.G. Swim Guide
Release Date: 04/10/2025
Hyper Care and Out of the Woods Story & Pointer to DrownedBaby.org
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A.I. is On Fire First, a bit of an A.I. success story of a company less than 3 years old, and operated by one founder and a handful of others called Base 44. The company was acquired by WIX for millions. A.I. is hot, and this is proof. Source on the Base 44 acquisition is Nomi, at or of , and . A seldom told Story of Hyperbaric Therapy: A Lifeline for Drowning Victims In this jump cut, #44, we visit an episode of the Tom Woods Show to hear from Will, a show guest there. Will shares the remarkable story of Robert, his son, a young boy who defied the odds after a near-fatal incident. Discover...
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Flooding Emotions, Queen and Worker Bees, Enhanced Games and Supplementing Your Income with Feel Good, Natural Supplements
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Heavy Or Not, The OG Swim Guide, #43 Lots are jamming into this jump cut, as the range of topics spans from the emotional impact of the flash flooding in Texas to the impact of nutrition on bees to the potential benefits of health activators. Explore an intersection of science, health, and personal growth. The fascinating role of diet in determining the fate of queen bees and worker bees. The serious concerns surrounding the Enhanced Games and those anti-doping regulations have teeth worth avoiding. The potential health benefits of NRF2 activators and their impact on oxidative stress. ...
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Direct River Abstraction to Vertical Aquatic and Invites to Real Talk and Growth
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Know the ways are the winds are blowing: Saving grace on lessons, schools, a kayaker and AI
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Heavy Or Not #41 explores four critical topics. Concise discussion on pressing issues and innovative solutions. Exploring how NZ Drowning Prevention went into a floating frenzy. School closures and Equity Concerns raised in public comment by a parent with cutting perspective to Pittsburgh Public Schools. Canadian teen makes a heroic water rescue. She saves a kayaker in Georgian Bay, Ontario. AI Innovations: Real-Time Speech Translation and Accent Conversion in Google Meet and Krisp.
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Exploring Sustainable Pool Models: Balancing Subsidies and Private Sector Initiatives in Aquatics
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Experience the Adventure of Open Water Swimming with ISCA's Events + Stroke Counting
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Open water swimming insights from the International Swim Coaches Association's upcoming festivals. Discover why these events are more than just races and how they can enhance your swimming skills. Overview of the East Coast Open Water Festival and the new Jamestown Open Water Festival. Detailed race formats, including The Great Knockout and family-friendly options. Comprehensive safety measures and protocols in place for participants. Benefits of open water swimming, from endurance to mental resilience. Practical tips for transitioning from pool swimming to open water...
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Swimming's Local Initiatives Must Drive Downing Prevention and Water Safety Awareness
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Career pivots and expansion of services. Sue Nelson's journey to diversify leads to satisfaction and stability.
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An introducation to Sue Nelson, part 1. Explore the inspiring career-journey of Sue Nelson and her husband, Mick, who transformed their coaching careers by thinking beyond traditional competitive swimming. Discover how they built a thriving aquatics business by embracing innovation and community needs. Learn about the pivotal moment that led Sue to shift from competitive swimming to aquatic fitness and therapy. Explore how they launched Waterway Therapy, a Medicare-certified outpatient agency, and expanded their services. Understand the strategic partnerships they formed with hospitals...
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Meta Review: Exploring Themes in Heavy Or Not's first 35 podcast episodes. The OG Swim Guide's Rewind!
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#36 A Tour of Insights and Coaching Wisdom Episode 36 of "Heavy Or Not, The OG Swim Guide," presents comprehensive tour of the podcast archives from Coach Mark Rauterkus. Whether you're a new listener or a long-time fan, this episode is your chance to catch up on all the valuable insights shared so far. Explore the importance of mindset in sports and how mental reps can enhance athletic performance. Dive into the mechanics of swimming, focusing on kicking, body position, and stroke efficiency. Discover the role of artificial intelligence in sports and how it can revolutionize...
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Understanding the Mind-Body Connection in Sport Injury Recovery and Rehabilitation
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35, The Importance of Social Support in Overcoming Sport Injuries Recap of the ebook, Psychology of Sport Injury, edited by Dr. John Heil, that explores the multifaceted impact of injury on athletes. The book emphasizes the critical role of psychological care alongside physical treatment for successful recovery and performance. It covers various aspects of sport injury, including the athlete's perspective, psychological risk factors, assessment and intervention strategies, and biomedical issues like pain management and medication. The ebook and this podcast highlights the importance of a...
info_outlineIn this coaches clinic panel discussion, top coaches and experts uncover some issues from Paris Olympics.
Of course the Team USA had its challenges. Future opportunities facing the world of competitive swimming are uncovered. Discover their thoughts on improving performance and fostering a winning culture.
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The importance of relationships in achieving top athletic performance.
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Challenges faced by coaches in feeling valued and respected.
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The role of resources and support in international competition.
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Strategies for long-term planning and athlete development.
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The impact of sports science on future swimming success.
Explore these critical topics and more, shaping the future of swimming excellence.
Call this Heavy Or Not episode, the 3rd of 3:
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Strategies for Enhancing Olympic Swimming Performance: Insights from Top Coaches and Experts
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Elevating USA Swimming: Expert Panel Discusses Challenges and Opportunities for Future Success
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Building Stronger Olympic Teams: The Role of Relationships and Resources in Swimming
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Overcoming Challenges in Competitive Swimming: Expert Insights on Training and Development
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The Path to Olympic Gold: Coaches Discuss Long-Term Planning and Athlete Development
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Enhancing Swimming Performance: The Importance of Sports Science and Strategic Planning
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From Training to Triumph: Expert Panel on Improving USA Swimming's Olympic Performance
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The Future of Competitive Swimming: Insights from Coaches on Training, Resources, and Strategy
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Achieving Excellence in Swimming: Expert Panel Discusses Key Factors for Olympic Success
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The Road to Los Angeles: Strategies for Enhancing USA Swimming's Competitive Edge
We’re thrilled for this released talk and want others in the community to give their time to listen.
The USA competitive swimming world and its leadership was rocked at the end of 2024 and the waves are still flowing.
Hear from some of the most respected voices in the sport. This episode is packed with insights from the expert panel discussion at the Eastern States Clinic in eastern PA following the Paris Olympics. Whether you're a coach, athlete, or just a fan of the sport, there's something here for everyone!
You'll Learn, beside Carol being a team player:
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The Importance of Relationships in Coaching: Coach Carol Capitani shares how building strong relationships can lead to achieving great times in the pool.
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Resource Allocation and Respect: Discover the challenges faced by coaches in the USA and how they compare to their Canadian counterparts in terms of support and resources.
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The Value of Long Course Racing: Brent Arckey emphasizes the need for more long course racing opportunities to enhance athlete performance.
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Strategic Planning for Olympic Success: Bob Bowman discusses the importance of long-term planning and how it can lead to sustained success at the Olympics.
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Innovative Approaches to Swimming Competitions: Learn about creative ways to make swim meets more engaging and watchable, as shared by Carol Capitani and Bob Bowman.
Fun Fact from the Episode: Did you know that in Australia, every day at practice, they talk about beating the Americans? Talk about motivation! Mark Schubert shares this intriguing tidbit and more about the competitive spirit Down Under.
Outro: We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed putting it together. It's packed with valuable insights and inspiring stories that will surely motivate you to dive deeper into the world of swimming.
Call to Action: Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation! Tune in now and let us know your thoughts. Share your favorite moments on social media and tag us. We’d love to hear from you!
Stay tuned for more exciting episodes and updates. If this is the first peek, you might want to go back to #19 and #20, as this, #21, is part three of three.
Until then, keep swimming strong!
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