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Fwd: Clarion Summer Diving Camp Opportunities

 

We are excited to invite you to join us this summer at our Clarion Diving Camps, designed for any diver who is looking to elevate their diving and experience what it’s like to train at a top NCAA program.

Overnight Diving Camps

Dates: June 14–18 and July 5–9
Coaches: Heath Calhoun & Special Guest Coach Dave Hrovat

These camps provide an incredible opportunity to train in a high-level environment, refine your skills, and learn from some of the best coaches in the sport.

👉 Learn more and register here:
https://clariondivingcamps.totalcamps.com/About%20Us

3-Day Diving Clinic (Non-Overnight Option)

Dates: June 26–28
Coaches: Heath Calhoun & Aaron Rooney

If you're looking for a shorter, high-impact training experience without the overnight stay, this clinic is a great option. It’s perfect for fine-tuning technique and gaining valuable insights heading into your next season.

👉 Clinic details and registration:
https://www.divingpod.com/program/diving-pod-diving-clinic/8424

We also have another clinic through our club team for May 29-31 if anyone is interested

 

Whether you're preparing for college diving or looking to take the next step in your development, we would love to work with you this summer and help you reach your goals.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out we’d be happy to help!

Looking forward to seeing you on deck this summer!

 

WINGS UP!

 

Heath Calhoun

Diving Coach

Clarion Golden Eagles Athletics

203D Tippin Gym | Clarion, PA 16214

Office: 814-393-2472

Mobile: 724-355-3434

hcalhoun@pennwest.edu

 

 

Unconditional Love and Guidance: A Parent’s Role in Shaping Young Athletes

The Power of Partnership: Parents, Coaches, and Swimmers Working Together for Success

 

The Power‑Play of Parenting: Why Unconditional Love Beats All the Swim Drills

“When a swimmer knows they’re loved no matter the time on the clock, the pool turns from a battlefield into a playground, and performance follows.”

In episode #100, the end of season 2 of Heavy Or Not, The OG Swim Guide, we turn to a master, Wayne Goldsmith. His statement is the best advice ever delivered to any athletic family. He breaks down the essential partnership among athletes, coaches, and parents. This is the classic triangle. He explains why unconditional love and clear role boundaries are the foundation for a successful sports experience.

What you’ll learn:

• The parent’s primary job: love, accept, and value your child unconditionally.

• The three‑partner model: distinct responsibilities of swimmer, coach, and parent.

• What a swimmer should focus on daily: training, nutrition, recovery, and effort.

• Coach duties: technical leadership, speed/endurance development, race strategy.

• Common role‑crossing pitfalls and how keeping boundaries intact fuels performance.

• Building Character and Performance: The Essential Contributions Parents Make to Sporting Success

  Subscribe to Wayne’s content. It is always brilliant!

Wayne Goldsmith’s Substack Link = https://substack.com/@waynegoldsmith

 

Join Coaches Mark Rauterkus and Ron Usher at the NISCA Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan, June 23 to 26, 2026. Click for details and to register. https://www.niscaonline.org/index.php/conference/nisca-conference

Check out this episode!

Fwd: Applications Open for 2026 Learn & Earn Summer Youth Employment Program: Connecting Pittsburgh and Allegheny County Youth to Paid Work Experience and Career Pathways

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From: District 6 Press Release <PittsburghPA@public.govdelivery.com>
Date: Mon, Apr 20, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Subject: Applications Open for 2026 Learn & Earn Summer Youth Employment Program: Connecting Pittsburgh and Allegheny County Youth to Paid Work Experience and Career Pathways

Share / View as a webpage Applications Open for 2026 Learn & Earn Summer Youth Employment Program: Connecting Pittsburgh and Allegheny County Youth to Paid Work Experience and Career Pathways Pittsburgh, PA – County Executive Sara Innamorato, Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor, and Partner4Work CEO Rob Cherry joined partners at New Century Careers to announce that applications are open for the 2026 Learn & Earn Summer Youth Employment Program. Young people ages 14–23 can apply now through June 5, 2026.  Each year, Learn & Earn connects youth across Allegheny County to meaningful summer opportunities that build skills, confidence, and pathways to future careers. Since launching in 2014, the program has supported more than 14,000 participants and invested over $15 million in wages, helping to strengthen the region’s future workforce.  "Learn & Earn is an investment in the next generation of Pittsburghers," said Mayor Corey O'Connor. "This program provides the partnerships our young people need to try something new, develop skills, build a network and work with mentors to become our region's next professionals, leaders and entrepreneurs."  Opportunities to Learn, Work, and Advance  Learn & Earn offers a structured pathway designed to meet young people where they are and support their growth over time:  Tier 1: Career Exploration (Age 14)  Youth build foundational skills through interactive workshops, career exploration activities, job shadowing, and industry tours. Participants earn $10/hour for up to 100 hours.  Tier 2: Work Experience (Ages 15–19)  Participants are placed at worksites where they gain hands-on experience, develop workplace skills, and build professional connections while earning $12/hour, working up to 120 hours.  Tier 3: Advancement (Ages 20–23)  Young adults receive up to 150 hours of industry training, with opportunities to earn credentials and connect to full-time employment or registered apprenticeships. Tier 3 participants earn up to $15/hour  This progression allows participants to move from early career exploration to real-world experience and, ultimately, to career-focused training and employment.  “When young people are given the space to learn, try new things, and be supported along the way, you see them grow; not just in skills, but in confidence and in what they believe they can achieve,” said Rob Cherry, CEO of Partner4Work.   “When we invest in that growth, we’re also investing in the future of our communities and our economy”   Businesses Encouraged to Get Involved  Businesses across the region are encouraged to get involved by hosting a Learn & Earn participant. Last year, more than 190 worksites participated, helping provide meaningful work experiences for local youth. Organizations interested in becoming a host site can contact Stephanie Bales at summer@partner4work.org to learn more.  County Executive Sara Innamorato also encouraged businesses to participate, highlighting the positive impact Learn & Earn youth have had within Allegheny County departments. She shared how participants bring fresh perspectives, energy, and new ideas to the workplace, creating meaningful benefits for both young people and employers.  “If we want to strengthen our economy, we need to invest in the talent already here," said County Executive Sara Innamorato. "By connecting young people with diverse mentors early on, we help them build professional roots and see how internships can lead to lasting, sustaining careers right here in our region.”  Apply Now  Applications are open through June 5, 2026. Youth and young adults can learn more and apply at www.jobs4summer.org, or get help applying at locations across Allegheny County and the City of Pittsburgh.  Businesses Encouraged to Get Involved  To learn more about becoming a worksite, contact Stephanie Bales at summer@partner4work.org.

Stay Connected       Pittsburgh City Council District 6 - Office of R. Daniel Lavelle 414 Grant St, 5th floor Pittsburgh, PA 15219 412-255-2134 District 6 Website

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

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. possible’ is.”

Coach Pierre Lafontaine breaks down why daily wins, energy, and purposeful environments matter more than perfect facilities. Learn how to spark real progress in swimmers, no matter the pool size.

You’ll discover:

• The power of creating daily, measurable wins for every athlete.

• How coach energy and presence shape a winning culture.

• Why “better today, not perfect” should be your core coaching mantra.

• Simple recovery and programming strategies that keep athletes improving.

• Practical tips for engaging volunteers and optimizing meet day experiences.

Check out this episode!

Google and Health

Goigke announced new tools and partnerships to support your health at The Check Up 2026. At our annual health event, we shared how AI can help spark medical breakthroughs and bring quality healthcare to everyone, everywhere. We’re providing $10 million in funding to help organizations reimagine clinician education in the AI era, and exploring new partnerships with rural health leaders focused on education, care delivery and research. Plus,

Fitbit is making its health tracking even better with expansions to the personal health coach in Public Preview that will give you more personalized advice about your sleep and overall health, the ability to connect your medical records to the Fitbit app, plus new features for cycle health, mental wellbeing and nutrition and water logging.