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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 Specia...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-awa...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