From Loyalty to Leadership: Essential Elements for Sports Programing Success & Culture
Heavy Or Not - The O.G. Swim Guide
Release Date: 05/19/2025
Level 1 Swim Secrets from Suriname and Coach Yash
Heavy Or Not - The O.G. Swim Guide
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 parent‑coach boundaries and communication rules. Teaching fundamentals for...
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Steps along the pathway for a coach's wellness journey
Heavy Or Not - The O.G. Swim Guide
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 coach burnout and why many lack a support system. Proven strategies for managing young...
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Challenge Accepted: Filling the Big Data Void in Aquatics
Heavy Or Not - The O.G. Swim Guide
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 OG Swim Guide, you’ll hear from the ambitious instructor in Georgia and learn: Why current...
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This Polo Coach Cracked the Code to Athlete Growth (No Pool Needed)
Heavy Or Not - The O.G. Swim Guide
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 to daily habits, this episode unpacks the core principles behind real...
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400 IM - How Phelps and Marchand set records and insights from India's Coach Partha. Negative SPLIT
Heavy Or Not - The O.G. Swim Guide
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 200 -meter stroke guarantees a smoother 400 IM. Training methods...
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Rich Coach or Poor Coach -- Get a Learn To Swim Lesson Program and UCANSwim.org can help
Heavy Or Not - The O.G. Swim Guide
“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, and the pitfalls to watch out for. Why lesson programs are essential for...
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Negotiated Surrender - Vote‑of‑No‑Confidence for the Head Coach Highlights Team's end-of-season Banquet
Heavy Or Not - The O.G. Swim Guide
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: How a coach’s “negotiated surrender” forces parents to vote on his...
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How Insurance Gaps and Governance Failures Threaten Swim Coaches' Careers
Heavy Or Not - The O.G. Swim Guide
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 and policy makers. The tangled insurance landscape (LEI, Lloyd’s, Marker, SwimBC,...
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Swimming's Geo Political $.02 - Tiny snip of a conversation with Jonty, Dennis and Mark
Heavy Or Not - The O.G. Swim Guide
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 and broader African nations. Where to watch the full two‑hour seminar on...
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Christmas Break Just Got Lit - AI generated anthem to launch your holiday training with serious vibes. (#Plan Now)
Heavy Or Not - The O.G. Swim Guide
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 take over the studio. Do you have room on your holiday training playlist, for travels, for...
info_outlineJim Lutz's Guide to Building a Strong Coaching and Team Foundation
Our Heavy Or Not insightful discussion, #32, cultivates the culture, strategies and principles for building a successful program, as outlined within an ebook by author and coach, Jim Lutz.
Discover how loyalty, recruitment, and development play crucial roles in creating a thriving team environment.
- Explore the foundational role of loyalty and its five key aspects, including honesty and consistency.
- Learn about the importance of recruiting the right fit, focusing on character and passion.
- Understand the ongoing effort required in development, addressing both strengths and weaknesses.
- Gain insights into effective time management and the significance of setting priorities.
- Discover how artificial intelligence can streamline processes for coaches and program coordinators.
The ebook is available at https://sendowl.com/s/ebook/culture/decide-your-culture-build-your-team-by-international-swim-coaches-assocation for only $8.00.
We're thrilled to release these thought-provoking episodes -- and this one that features another OG swim coach, Jim Lutz. If you're looking to establish quality swim, sports and youth programs -- or just want to soak up some wisdom on leadership and personal growth, this one covers lots of hot yet timeless topics.
What You'll Learn a Pathway and Suite of Priorities:
- Loyalty as a Foundation: Discover how honesty, consistency, and the desire to excel can transform your team dynamics.
- Recruiting the Right Fit: It's not just about talent; it's about character and passion. Learn how to find those who align with your culture and goals.
- Development Strategies: Uncover the secrets to nurturing strengths and addressing weaknesses, ensuring your team members reach their full potential.
- Responsibility and Integrity: Understand the importance of handling yourself well, even when no one's watching, and how to empower your team through trust.
- Mastering Time Management: Get tips on planning and controlling your time effectively, ensuring you and your team stay on top of your game.
Fun Fact from the Episode: Did you know that Jim Lutz has spent more than 50 years in competitive swimming? From clubs to NCAA and USA swimming, his hands-on leadership experience is inspiring!
We hope you enjoy heavy issues and a glimps of Jim Lutz's principles. Whether you're a coach, team manager, or just someone looking to improve your leadership skills, there's something here for everyone.
Call to Action: Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from a true OG swim coach! Head over to SwimISCA.com to check out Jim's e-book and explore more of his insights. And if you have any thoughts or feedback, we'd love to hear from you. Share your comments, audio, or even video with us!
Thanks for being part of our community. We can't wait to hear how these insights resonate with you!