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Heavy Or Not - The O.G. Swim Guide400 IM - How Phelps and Marchand set records and insights from India's Coach Partha. Negative SPLITUnlock 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 for negative splits, including progressive 400 IM intervals and race‑pace simulations. Menta...
2025-12-1510 min
Heavy Or Not - The O.G. Swim GuideHow Insurance Gaps and Governance Failures Threaten Swim Coaches' CareersHow 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, Swim Ca...
2025-12-1033 min
Heavy Or Not - The O.G. Swim GuideThe Gift of Swimming Propulsion with Dr. Maglischo's insightSwimming Mechanics: Heavy Or Not, The OG Swim Guide The Science of Speed: Unpacking Resistance and Propulsion in Elite Swimming Doctor Ernie Maglischo is an ISCA & ASCA Hall of Fame Coach and still updating his most recent ebooks. Understand the biomechanics of swimming and explore how elite athletes generate propulsive force and minimize water resistance in the pool. Drawing on expert analysis, we examine the fundamental characteristics of water flow, classifying water as a semi-solid whose density is over 800 times greater than air. Learn how competitive swimmers battle resistive drag—including form drag (profi...
2025-11-2108 min
Heavy Or Not - The O.G. Swim GuideEmpowering Female Athletes - Course. Plus a Grant and VC pitch for investmentUnlocking Potential with girls, grants and angel investors in Youth Coaching Discover how to coach girls effectively and learn about a new scalable aquatic platform, all in this episode, #59, of Heavy Or Not. Quick updates on multiple topics. CoachingHer supplies the free digital toolkit, created by Dr. Nicole LaVoi and the Tucker Center, by visiting Read.SwimISCA.org. Core psychological needs for female athletes: competence, choice, and care – presented as a simple cycle. The CoachingHer pyramid: physiological basics → safety → belonging → esteem → self‑actualization. Then, the second application for the $50,000 Moonshot Aquatics Grant. There...
2025-11-0811 min
Heavy Or Not - The O.G. Swim GuideFive+ Game-Changing Ideas You Haven't Heard Yet -- just revealed at the Eastern States ClinicNew Roundtable Series for for Aquatic Professionals and Coaches: Insurance, Intellectual Property, Technology, Fun & Games, and Broadcasting What Every Coach Needs to Hear From the OG Swim Guy Coach Mark Rauterkus breaks down new coaching resources, roundtables, and media opportunities for swim professionals. Watch to learn how you can get involved, access free content, and stay ahead in the industry. Overview of the five weekly roundtables: CYA (insurance), IP in the pool, Tech, Fun & Games, and Broadcasting. Details on WAFSU.org webinars and seminars for schools, universities, and international coaches. Pathways to present your ow...
2025-10-0711 min
Heavy Or Not - The O.G. Swim GuideFrom Loyalty to Leadership: Essential Elements for Sports Programing Success & CultureJim 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...
2025-05-1918 min
Heavy Or Not - The O.G. Swim GuideRiding the Waves of Mentorship: Coaching, Culture & Weathering the StormHeavy Or Not – The O.G. Swim Guide, Episode #31 https://HON.LAP.red "You can prepare for the work, but you can't always predict the weather." In this episode of Heavy Or Not, we explore the real-world parallels between weathering literal storms and facing the emotional and professional trials coaches endure over time. Coaches Jim Lutz and Barry Healy share hard-won lessons from the deck and beyond. Featured Voices: Jim Lutz: Coach, author, and Arizona sunshine philosopher Barry Healy: Veteran Canadian coach and lifelong mentor Spe...
2025-05-1614 min
Heavy Or Not - The O.G. Swim GuideMental Skills Make the Difference: Training the Mind Like a Muscle by ACTING with Script ebookFull team and coaches role play activities in 10 scenes that progress in a full-blown story. Heavy Or Not – The O.G. Swim Guide | Episode 29 A peek inside Dr. John Hogg's Mental Skills for Young Athletes - course and ebooks Take the time and boost performance, focus, and confidence in your athletes. This episode of Heavy Or Not dives into the often overlooked but game-changing world of mental skills training. We explore the groundbreaking work of Dr. John M. Hogg and the "Script and Screenplay" eBook, where athletes develop self-awareness, go...
2025-05-0812 min
Heavy Or Not - The O.G. Swim GuideOG, Coach Ernie Maglischo, Ph.D, has updated his PROPULSION info in his ebook The ebook from the great Ernie Maglischo, author and coach -- as well as ISCA Hall of Fame members, is releasing an update to his coaching manual focused on the science of swimming. It examines the hydrodynamics of various strokes to optimize performance. The author analyzes techniques used by elite swimmers, considering factors like water resistance, propulsion, and body position. The manual also discusses debatable aspects of swimming, including breathing techniques and kicking styles. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the underlying physics to inform coaching decisions and stroke modifications. Ultimately, the goal is to provide coaches with insights to he...
2025-03-1312 min
Heavy Or Not - The O.G. Swim GuideSteve's Competitive Swimmer Magazine, Rate of ImprovementGet some insights as to what is featured in the Competitive Swimmer Magazine in the January 2025 issue. The magazine is a free resource. Get the whole issue at the ISCA Blog. See https://blog.swimisca.org/competitive-swimmer-magazine-january-2025/.
2025-02-2410 min
Heavy Or Not - The O.G. Swim GuideOGs bring USA insights from European Swim Championships - #05 - Report from Maglischo & DalandGroundbreaking insights obtained from American swimming coaches Peter Daland and Ernie Maglischo, PhD. during their 1987 European adventure are revealed. Discover how their findings continue to shape modern swimming training techniques. The obsession with anaerobic threshold and its impact on training plans. High-intensity training methods adopted by the Romanians. The importance of periodization and optimizing training intensity. Unique East German techniques, including alternate breathing patterns. How these Cold War discoveries influence swimming strategies today. The full report is part of the Global Library for ISCA Members at Read.SwimISCA.org.
2025-02-2415 min