Swimming World and Junior Swimmer
PO Box 45497
Los Angeles, California 90045
Dear Mr. Ingram,
Run. "No thanks coach. I like the water. It protects me when I trip."
A socialized water wizard thrives chlorinate stench, broad shoulders and the arrival of the latest time standard. These youngsters seem to be bred for water with gills, fins and bleach-blond hair. And, gold-medal-swimming attitudes make swimmers believe that the best and only way to supplement a swim program is with more swimming -- not running.
Beginning an enthusiastic running program takes trickery, security, challenges and a multi-million-dollar contingency contract.
Coaches fail to realize this and do not prepare for the dry-land sessions. Many coaches have started their teams with running but have quit because it does not come naturally. Vital originality and spunk is needed to keep a fish out of the water.
In an article on my program, I can explain a three season plan. It has the coach's reasoning, methods and results. Swimmers response and black-and-white photos are possible. The well incorporated scheme gets the most out of a running swim team.
I have coached with the Ohio University men, Athens Swim Club Otters, Bernal's Gator Swim Club, Greater Pittsburgh Swim Club and some summer clubs.
Does this idea interest you? I will be looking for your reaction.
Sincerely,
Mark Rauterkus
345 West State
Athens, Ohio 45701
614- (athletics)
345 West State
Athens, Ohio 45701
614- (athletics)
614- (pool)
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