Coach Speaks to City Council in Buffalo, NY, - AI Moonshot in PPS Arsenal - and asking a favor with a link

Join the WAFSU Movement: Simple Code Adds Support Button to Any School Website

 

Mike Switalski’s Swim Project Tackles Security, Not Safety, in Buffalo Communities.

In episode #102 we hear from Buffalo high‑school teacher and nonprofit founder and swim coach, Mike Switalski, then dive into a new AI‑powered swimming grant and a quick call‑to‑action for coaches.

• Mike’s testimony on Buffalo’s security challenges vs. traditional safety approaches.

• Impact numbers from the City Swim Project (500 kids served, $350K budget, national swimmer stats).

• Introduction of the Moonshot AI grant partnership with Remake Learning & the Grable Foundation at Arsenal Middle School.

• “Cannon” analogy: AI as modern power for community‑focused swimming programs.

• How to add the WAFSU logo code to your website to support coaches – no cost, just a click‑through to https://wasu.org.

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Pitt Swimming Coach Resigns Amid Strategic Shift. Move Brings Athlete Uncertainty. Resignation in Serbia too.

It is depressing when people in power make terrible moves that make no sense.

Student‑Athletes Question Pitt Swimming Future After Leadership Meeting Yields No Answers

Two coaching shake‑ups fill episode #101 of Heavy Or Not, The OG Swim Guide. One hits close to home, in my city, as Pitt lost its head swim and dive coach with an abrupt departure at graduation weekend.

Many are wondering what is going on with coaching — and what this mean for college and international aquatic sports.

• Chase Kreitler’s abrupt resignation from Pitt swimming & diving and the key points from his farewell letter.

• Athlete backlash, unanswered questions for AD Alan Greene, and the surge of transfers to the NCAA portal.

• Jerry Chen’s perspective on funding cuts and the broader impact on non‑revenue sports at Pitt.

• Serbian water polo legend Juroš Števanović’s sudden departure and the federation’s reform moves.

• Announcements: Join us for the NISCA National Convention in Grand Rapids in June.

• Join Coach Steve Friederang at a one-week Altitude Swim Camp at NAU.

• Get the book, Mental Skills for Young Athletes at https://SwimISCA.com.

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Fwd: New Aquatic Center Projects - North America - Welcome To A New Arena in Aquatics. GAME ON.

Transform Your Pool With The Push of a Button & Meet The MiniNinja. Join Us At NRPA, Athletic Business & The YMCA General Assembly 2026 - Fitness. Competition. Recreation. Designed for All Ages & Abilities.

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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

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