Episodes 100
Avg. Duration 14m
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Since Feb 2025
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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A thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the intersection of sports, technology, and human potential. = Heavy Or Not delves deeper into social issues, such as access to sports, cost of wellness, the impact of technology, and the importance of community engagement. Heavy Or Not incorporates the evolving role of A.I. in sports training, exploring both the benefits and potential drawbacks of this technology. The show integrates valuable educational content on swimming techniques, water safety, and environmental issues, making it more than just a sports drama. From the gritty pools of Pittsburgh to the ambitious rebuild of the Salmon Arm Aquatic Centre in BC, Canada, to the elite ISCA meets of Florida, this inspiring series follows a diverse cast of coaches and swimmers as they navigate the challenges and triumphs of competitive swimming.

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S2E99 From Perfection to Excellence: How Coaches Inspire Daily Improvement and Belonging

Apr 15, 2026 15m Transcript

Heavy Or Not, The OG Swim Guide, episode #99 "Perfection breeds fear. Excellence is just showing up a little better than you did yesterday—because impossible isn't a word in our world; 'I.M.…

S2E98 Building a Culture of Trust and Clear Accountability with Krista Hawkins, former PAWW swimmer

Apr 09, 2026 27m Transcript

Truth About Leadership & Why Collaboration Beats a Lone Wolf Mentality In Heavy or Not, The OG Swim Guide, episode #98, we're blessed to pick up a few flash-back comments as well as present…

S2E97 From Shy Student to Swimmer to Executive Coach: How Coaches Build Unshakable Mental Resilience

Apr 08, 2026 6m Transcript

Krista and our PAWW Swim Team - flashback with AI In episode #97 of the podcast, Heavy Or Not, The OG Swim Guide, we rejoice in the discovery and shout out of another podcast. Years ago, Krista's…

S2E96 Transform our new book into Custom Practice Plans in Seconds with the New Coaching Tool

Apr 04, 2026 10m

Coach's Secret Weapon: Quick, Privacy‑First Lesson Plans Tailored to Sport, Age, and Time To the Lesson Generator for Mental Skills for Young Athletes. Break the Closed‑Loop Coaching Hierarchy with…

S2E95 Preview - Public Policy Playbook for Aquatics and Recreation

Mar 27, 2026 22m

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S2E94 Building a Winning Team Culture: Lessons from Elite International Coach, Harkai Hunor

Mar 14, 2026 9m Transcript

Pillars of Team Success: Consistency, Trust, Adaptability, and Coach Leadership Episode #94 of Heavy or Not, we hear from elite coach Harkai Hunor's playbook for building a winning team culture.…

S2E93 Join the Lifeguard Movement: Protect Communities, Oceans, Lakes, Rivers and Swim Pools

Mar 07, 2026 7m

Lifeguard Recruiting Campaign: Serve, Train, and Inspire While Safeguarding Water Activities Nationwide Check out the lifeguard recruiting film and the behind‑the‑scenes work that keeps our waters…

S2E92 Water: Drowning Prevention Strategies: Community Action, Grants, and Lifesaving Swim Programs

Feb 24, 2026 12m

Education, Safety Barriers, and Collaborative Funding Initiatives From Grants to Lifeguards: Building a Safer Water Environment for All Ages Reducing Drowning Risks: Parents, Schools, and Policy…

S2E91 Urgency, Authority, Call to Action w Marshall & Hall of Fame

Feb 23, 2026 9m

Last Splash and Exit of Women Swim and Dive Team at Marshall University, episode #91 Open, Closing, Exit and Calls to Action for WPIAL Swimmers, Broadcasters and the ISCA Hall of Fame Tribute They…

S2E89 Why College Football's Looming Collapse Endangers All Youth Sports and How to Prevent It

Feb 14, 2026 5m

Coach Mark Rauterkus worries that the looming crisis in college football will create a ripple effects across all college sports. He outlines a reform plan, highlights recent program cuts, and offers…

S2E88 Nick Saban's Five Enemies of Greatness via My New Best Friend at The 7 Minute Leadership Pod

Feb 12, 2026 15m

How Entitlement, Discipline, and Complacency Undermine Teams – Insights From Saban Inside Penn State's Quarter‑Billion Dollar Athletic Budget and Its Profit Margins In episode #88 of Heavy Or Not,…

S2E90 Heavy or Not? The Doping Crisis No One Wants to Talk About | OG Swim Guide #90

Feb 11, 2026 17m

Doping at 69?! The Ugly Truth About Recreational Sports. Say "No" to Enhanced Athletes and Their Games In Episode 90 of Heavy Or Not, The OG Swim Guide, we peek into two shocking doping cases. One is…

S2E87 Coaching Burnout and Safety: Uncovering the Hidden Crisis in Our Sports Culture

Feb 03, 2026 9m

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…

S2E84 If you're a new coach, this is your unfair advantage…

Feb 02, 2026 25m

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…

S2E86 Athletic Matrix Formulation - From General Prep to Taper

Feb 01, 2026 7m

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…

S2E85 AI Coaching Wizard: Grant Application for Transforming Youth Swimming into a Community‑Driven Learning Lab

Jan 26, 2026 7m Transcript

See the proposal on the web at https://lap.red/moonshot-grant-2026/ Reimagining Pool Coaching: AI Connects, Learns, and Empowers Young Athletes Welcome to episode 85 of Heavy Or Not, The OG Swim…

S2E83 College Football Is Broken — This Radical Fix Might Save It

Jan 14, 2026 29m Transcript

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…

S2E82 Relegation Revealed: How Promotion Can Revitalize American Sports and College Football

Jan 12, 2026 6m

Relegation & Promotion as part of Sports Reform, especially for NCAA Football D1 Pods In Episode 82 of Heavy or Not, Mark Rauterkus and Barry Healey break down how relegation and promotion work…

S2E81 Steps for Fixing NCAA DI Football: Structure Changes Begin by Blowing Up the Conferences. Return to Regional Rivals

Jan 11, 2026 16m

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…

S2E80 Cal Baptist Cuts Men's Swim & Dive Team: A Costly Consequence of Division I Ambitions

Jan 08, 2026 16m

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…

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