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From: Andrew Sheaff <andrew@andrewsheaffcoaching.com> Date: October 29, 2025 at 5:00:17 PM EDT To: Mark <mark@rauterkus.com> Subject:Q&A- Collaborating With Other Coaches
Hello Mark,
Just because you don't agree with some (or much!) of how other coaches approach developing swimmers doesn't mean you can't collaborate successfully with them.
And in certain cases, you might not have a choice!
I value skill development a lot.
I think it's key for helping swimmers go fast.
I've certainly worked with coaches who did not share that perspective, instead focusing exclusively on fitness.
Is collaborating easy? No.
Possible? Yes.
I was recently asked about navigating collaborative efforts, particularly with coaches with whom there doesn't seem to be much to collaborate.
In the video below, I share what I've learned not just about 'making the best of it', but some strategies I've found to be effective for helping both parties improve their coaching.
With a little patience and the right approach, a lot of good can come out of it.
I've certainly learned a lot in situations where I (foolishly) didn't expect to.
Here's a quick overview of the ideas that I discussed that may be of use to you:
Find common ground
Meet them where they're at
Validate their approach
Little wins
If you have to collaborate (you do!), watch the video for all the details.
Councilwoman Theresa Kail-Smith, D-West End, is retiring after 15 years on council. Hers is the only district guaranteed to see a new representative this year, as Democrat Kim Salinetro and Republican Erin Koper are vying to replace her.
Where is the mention of the Indie candidate?
There are a number of third party candidates who have WON council seats in the past years. The one person who knows the ills of the city and region the most, and the one person who speaks up against the status quo with significant alternative plans is not even mentioned.
Did you go to the department of elections?
Are you happy to see the decline in the city and within the profession of journalism?
Fix it online. Run a correction. Do it ASAP.
Thanks for the prompt reply because election day is less than a week away.
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Catch the latest deep‑dive with Penn State swimming head coach Hollie Bonewit‑Cron as she breaks down recruiting, training schedules, and the evolving college‑swim landscape. From dual‑meet highlights against Pitt to her career path and future plans, get the key takeaways from a clinic to coaches when she was in her first season as the head coach in Happy Valley.
In this video you'll learn:
How Penn State structures its practice groups, pool assignments, and daily training blocks.
The current recruiting pipeline, international talent, and scholarship timelines for the classes.
Holly’s coaching philosophy on culture, accountability, and balancing academics with athletics.
Insights on the transfer portal, roster caps, and how the program navigates NCAA rule changes.
A quick recap of Hollie’s career journey, from Athens, Ohio, and an OU swimmer to coaching as a Florida assistant and then to Miami of Ohio to Penn State head coach.
Penn State Swimming’s Fresh Vision: Coaching, Recruiting, and Culture Under Hollie Bonewit‑Cron
Questions from the audience too.
Managing Burnout, Time, and Recovery for Elite College Swimmers at Penn State
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Ohio High School Athletic Association unveiled a proposal Thursday that would allow high school student-athletes to receive money for their name, image, and likeness.
The OHSAA held an emergency meeting after a judge granted a temporary restraining order allowing student-athletes to temporarily accept NIL deals without losing their amateur status.
The lawsuit against the OHSAA was brought by Huber Heights Wayne football standout Jamier Brown and his mother, Jasmine. Brown is among the top-rated players in the nation for the class of 2027 and is already committed to Ohio State. His attorney said Brown could be receiving significant financial benefit from NIL, but accepting those deals in Ohio is currently against OHSAA rules and would therefore make him ineligible to play.
Student-athletes would be prohibited from engaging in any personal branding activities during school hours, and while traveling to or from any OHSAA event. Student-athletes would also be prohibited from accepting compensation based on performance, such as amount of points scored.
The bylaws would prohibit student-athletes from accepting deals that are intended to induce a student to attend a specific school. Schools may also not arrange deals on behalf of student-athletes.
When reaching an agreement, student-athletes would have 14 days to notify OHSAA of the deal or they would become ineligible for a period of up to 20% of the season.
The OHSAA said it has been patient in monitoring NIL across the country, and also as it has taken hold in major college athletics.
“At the Division I level, things like collectives where universities pay athletes directly, we’ve seen that that’s been a pitfall,” Tim Stried, director of communications for OHSAA, previously told NBC4. “Their recruiting based on NIL, that’s something we don’t want to see at the high school level. The transfer portal is a huge part of college athletics now and obviously we don’t want that, any shape of that, at the high school level. So those are some of the things we’ve seen at the college level that has made us really reluctant to put this up in Ohio for high schools. The courts have always ruled in favor of the student athletes. We’ve seen that over and over again. That’s what we’re dealing with right now. So our bylaw is going to shape a lot of that language that we think will have some controls on it.”
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