Understanding the Mind-Body Connection in Sport Injury Recovery and Rehabilitation
Heavy Or Not - The O.G. Swim Guide
Release Date: 06/02/2025
Coaching Burnout and Safety: Uncovering the Hidden Crisis in Our Sports Culture
Heavy Or Not - The O.G. Swim Guide
Survey says, 91.9% of coaches say they love what they do… so why are nearly 85% of them facing burnout and ready to quit? The Coaching Crisis is here, now. Few are talking about it — but Barry Healey of BC Canada is. A SafeSport report on its coaches survey began by exposing the hidden crisis in U.S. sports — where passion for coaching is crushed by politics, pressure, and lack of support. Parents, Politics & Pressure = Burnout The biggest burnout driver for coaches? It’s not the kids. It’s the parents, the politics, and the impossible pressure. Coaches Are Quitting in Droves...
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If you’re a new coach, this is your unfair advantage…
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The path to elite swim coaching isn’t what you think—mentors, conversations, and unspoken rules are more powerful than any degree or software. Episode #84 of Heavy Or Not, The OG Swim Guide explores truths behind elite swim coaching with insights from a 2023 international survey of 123 top coaches. Discover how these pros actually learn, coach, and use (or ignore) technology. And, we wonder have things changed so much in the past few years. Peer‑to‑peer learning dominates – 89% say conversations with other coaches are their primary knowledge source. Mentorship matters –...
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Athletic Matrix Formulation - From General Prep to Taper
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Heavy Or Not, The OG Swim Guide, episode #86, goes to the realm of a TRACK coach. Much of the planning is similar to swimming and other sports. Unlock the secret behind elite performance: a step‑by‑step guide to building a winning training matrix. Learn how to turn a chaotic schedule into a precise, adaptable roadmap for any athlete. The three‑tier hierarchy: training plan, program, and matrix explained Coach Jose’s 8‑week sprint matrix: phases, intensity, volume, and recovery How to progress workouts safely while boosting performance When and how to adjust the matrix for...
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AI Coaching Wizard: Grant Application for Transforming Youth Swimming into a Community‑Driven Learning Lab
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See the proposal on the web at Reimagining Pool Coaching: AI Connects, Learns, and Empowers Young Athletes Welcome to episode 85 of Heavy Or Not, The OG Swim Guide, where we reveal a grant proposal to the to build an AI‑powered Coaching Wizard for youth swimming programs. We’ll explain the vision, the tech, the partnership model, the budget, and the roadmap to launch. The core concept: AI as a connector, not a director, to spark reflection and conversation. How the Coaching Wizard works: personalized prompts, voice/text reflections, and 3‑D avatar...
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College Football Is Broken — This Radical Fix Might Save It
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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 the reform proposal, we explore a bold new structure: 80 top teams, regional pods,...
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Relegation Revealed: How Promotion Can Revitalize American Sports and College Football
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Steps for Fixing NCAA DI Football: Structure Changes Begin by Blowing Up the Conferences. Return to Regional Rivals
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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 and sub‑tiers. Preserving traditional rivalries and reducing travel through...
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Cal Baptist Cuts Men’s Swim & Dive Team: A Costly Consequence of Division I Ambitions
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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 and budgeting errors contributed to the cut. The impact of Title IX and NCAA...
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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; middle‑school volleyball, wrestling; all intramurals) and the $600 K savings...
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Level 1 Swim Secrets from Suriname and Coach Yash
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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...
info_outline35, 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 team-based approach involving physicians, sports medicine specialists, and psychologists, and discusses challenges such as chronic pain, fear of reinjury, and managing the transition out of competitive sport. Ultimately, the ebook advocates for a comprehensive, psychologically-informed approach to injury management that can extend beyond the athletic realm.
Structured overview of the topics and sub-topics discussed in the jump cut #35 of Heavy Or Not
Psychological Approach in Rehab
Education for the patient
Setting clear goals
Using mental training techniques
Leveraging social support
Podcast and E-book Introduction
Mention of "The Ready Room" podcast
Introduction to the e-book "The Psychology of Sport Injury" by Dr. John Heil
Summer McIntosh's Interview sample snip
Excitement about moving to Texas
Trust in training and potential unknowns
Future educational plans
Psychology of Sport Injury
Physical vs. mental and emotional aspects of injury
Importance of addressing psychological side in treatment
Dr. John Heil's personal story illustrating psychological impact
Broader Application of Insights
Application beyond traditional athletes
Relevance to performing artists and musicians
Unique Needs of Athletes and Performers
Differentiation between normal and high-demand performance settings
Emergence of sports medicine and sports psychology
Team-Based Approach in Sports Medicine
Multi-specialty involvement
Psychological impact of all team members
Athlete's Experience with Injury
Internal and external pressures
Complexity of pain for athletes
Decision-making in return to play
Career Termination Due to Injury
Life transition and identity adjustment
Importance of counseling
Pre-Injury Psychological Factors
Influence of stress and focus on injury risk
Stress model and its implications
Psychological Assessment and Tools
Comprehensive assessment approach
Use of pain scales, psych tests, and diaries
Intervention and Team Approach
Psychological intervention based on distress and commitment
Importance of developmental stage
Chronic Pain Management
Multidisciplinary approach
Synergistic effects of coordinated care
Role of Social Support
Types of social support
Importance of maintaining team connection
Mental Training Techniques
Relaxation, imagery, and biofeedback
Pain management strategies
Rehabilitation Challenges
Muscular guarding and compliance issues
Overcompliance and related risks
Severe and Catastrophic Injuries
Intensive intervention needs
Career-ending injuries and identity loss
Psychological and Medical Integration
Multidisciplinary team value
Proactive prevention and early intervention
Patient-Athlete Metaphor
Application of principles to all injured patients
Broader role of psychologists in the team
Remarkable Recovery and Growth
Commitment and hard work in recovery
Sport as a microcosm of life
Final Thoughts and Takeaways
Sport injury as a mind-body challenge
Transferable skills for life challenges
Call to Action
Encouragement to join the International Swim Coaches Association
Subscription and sharing of the podcast
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Get the ebook: https://psp.sendowl.com/s/ebook/psych/psychology-of-sport-injury-by-international-swim-coaches-assocation
To the full interview with Summer McIntosh on The Ready Room.