Saturday, June 04, 1983

Creative Conditioning - offered in Waco, Texas

Saturdays for 2-hours for 10-weeks. Program I launched in Waco, Texas. 



Waco Parks and Recreation at Lions Pool
8 to 10:00 am on Saturdays

Creative Conditioning

Aqua Athletes
*An Ultra-Strenuous, 2 hour workout for athletes of high-school age and older meeting each Saturday morning for 10 weeks this summer!

A perfect summer conditioner for any athlete stressing cardiovascular system, muscle endurance, flexibility, power, speed & agility.

FITNESS PARTICIPATION WITH AN EDUCATION INCLUDES:

physiological testing guest speakers informative notebook relaxation/mental imagery cooperation and competition new games video taped performance nutrition, drug and aging insights stroke techniques variety professional staff

COST:
$20 for 10 Saturdays starting June 4 ending August 6

REQUIREMENTS:
physician's permission, liability waver, and enough water courage to dunk yourself. *Manditory physical exam and blood testing if over age 35. Otherwise, both are strongly encouraged.

REGISTRATION:
at Lions Pool on Saturday morning June 4 or later Saturdays or at morning swimming lessons
For questions and more information call for Mark Rauterkus at Department of Parks and Recreation, 753-0223, or home phone, 757-1576.


Creative Conditioning

Deb Johnson, testing coordinator, has furnished this initial list of some possible physiological tests which we might be interested in doing. The details will be forthcoming.

Cardio Vascular Fitness

Physical Work Capacity 170, fitness level 
Astrand-Ryhming Bicycle Test, fitness level. 
Harvard Step Test, recovery rate 
Field test, 12 min. run or 1.5 mile run


Muscle Strength and Endurance
Isometric strength 
Isotonic Strength 
Margaria Muscle Power Test 
Agility tests 
Coordination Tests 
many other basic strength and Endurance tests


Flexibility Tests
Sit and Reach 
Back and Stomach 
Shoulder rotation 
Mark's Flex Test with tape measure 
Mark's Flex Test with a partner and body parts


Body Composition
Skinfold Determination 
Anthropometric Measurements


Posture Evaluation
Back weakness tests 
Grid Evaluation


Others
Blood Testing 
Height, weight 
ECG (modified) 
Blood lactate 
Blood sugar level




Creative conditioning in vogue


By DAVID PINTO
Tribune-Heràld Sports Writer

Aerobic dancing and Jazzerise have made quite a hit with fitness buffs recently. The idea is to keep physically fit and enjoy it with a musical beat.

However, for those less musically inclined (or perhaps more athletic in nature), Mark Rauterkus has developed a way to make fitness fun and games.

Rauterkus, a Baylor graduate student with an assistantship in physical education, is director of a local "creative conditioning" program. The program is for anyone of high school age and over.

"We're striving to make this program attractive to adults of any age,” says Rauterkus. “While it is open to high school students, it is also geared for the adult who wants to improve himself physically."
Rauterkus, 24, a native of Pittsburgh, Pa., graduated from Ohio University in 1982. lle has a strong background in swimming instruction and has taught a variety of aquatic sports, diving, softball and weight training.

"We have an excellent facility at the Lions Pool." Rauterkus says. “We've found that using the water in summer has some natural advantages. You can exercise easily in a cool environment. The buoyancy of the water supports the body, and you can exercise a particular part of the body, strengthening it significantly, without undue stress or injury. This type training has been used extensively on the West Coast, and they've done some pretty interesting things in aquatic training."

The program, now entering its third week, has weekly meetings each Saturday from 8 to 10 a.m. 

Counting this Saturday, there are eight meetings remaining in the original 10-week schedule.

“We try for a variety of things,” says Rauterkus. "We strive for a new theme each week." Because of that, Rauterkus has lined up several specialists in their fields as weekly instructors.

"David Scott, who works with Baylor's intramural program, finished third in the Big 10 in wrestling,” Rauterkus points out. "We will have him for one session. And Dr. Norman Gilchrest of Baylor's Department of Physical Education is a scuba diver and mountain climber. He's climbed something like the 50 tallest mountains in North America and plans to climb Mount Everest later this summer.

Other projected guest instructors include:

  • Patrick Yates, who was named the outstanding water polo prospect at last year's Sports Festival; 
  • Dr. M. Mahan, Dallas chiropractor and consultant to Olympic teams; 
  • Bob Fix, Baylor's strength coach; 
  • Larry Newell, Baylor physical education professor whose specialty is golf; and 
  • Shirley Early, yoga instructor.

“But we can't schedule any of these outstanding people,” Rauterkus says frankly, "until we build up our classes to ensure a proper forum."

For Rauterkus, sessions with the experts are vitally important to creative conditioning, which he terms "fitness participation with some understanding of why you're doing it" or "working out for a reason.

People don't like to work out with pain for no gain," he says simply. “This gives us a chance to be educated as we are doing the exercises."

The weekly two-hour sessions consist of a one-hour group workout, a half-hour of optional activity (tennis, golf, weights, swimming), and a half-hour group discussion or instruction by a specialist in a particular field.

“At Lions Park," Rauterkus says, "we have the use of the swimming pool and tennis courts adjacent to it. There is ample area for jogging on the Heart O’ Texas Coliseum grounds or at Paul Tyson Field or we can go in convoy to the Baylor track.

“But we're not limited to just those activities. For example, if someone can improve a part of his fitness by taking up golf, we can arrange for that. We may turn someone onto golf that never played golf before.

“Essentially, this is a cross-training program, one that stresses variety," Rauterkus says. "We urge our clientele to adapt a game to suit a conditioning need. If that happens to be swimming, we can have more swimming at Lions Pool. It's up to the clientele, as well as the individual."

Originally, the 10-week program was projected to cost $20 for each participant. But that price will be adjusted for those taking part just the last eight weeks only.

"That (the price of the sessions) is not that important,” says Rauterkus, “we can adjust it with the individual. The main thing is to let him know he can improve himself physically and enjoy it and learn something about what he's doing at the same time."

Friday, May 20, 1983

Cover letter for job search

This letter to American wasn't sent, as I still had it in my files. But, others like it went out to dozens of possible employers. 


Cover letter to Apply to Don Gambril, Alabama,

I never worked nor even visited Alabama, but I would one day, about 6 years later, publish Don's book, Tide Teamwork. 

Years later, Alabama was good to admit our younger son into the honors program due to test score and grades -- with a fine tuition scholarship. He too would not visit. But, the sense of being accepted at some university, was a joy and big sense of relief for him.


Tuesday, April 05, 1983

Baylor's requirements to get a Education Certificate were steep

So,  asked about what it would take to get an Education Certificate to teach in Texas -- given I was in a Masters Program in the School of Education for HPERD.
It wasn't good news. 

The To Be Done column was more than was willing to tackle. 

Teaching in the schools wasn't my plan. This cemented the deal. 



Friday, April 01, 1983

PE Proud, softball squad news

P .E . Proud Punishes Opponents

 

P .E . Proud's 9-2 pummeling of the Pie Pledges perpetuated Proud's perfect pennant
performance by providing a playoff position in the second week of Division 17 A softball.
Last week the team managed to mathematically double the sum of their season-long-win streak , two.

But print or prose could not properly describe the psychology or perceptiveness of this presumptuous family of fly-ball wizards. Perhaps, game MVP, Mary Beth Welsh, best personified the peppered play by her 11 put-outs at first base.

P . E , Proud's next game will be at 4:30 on Tuesday, April 5.
P . R. Director , Mark Rauterkus , announced Team Picture Day to precede this upcoming game.
"We thought it would be a good treat for our faithful fans , and we had to take some measures to protect our pitching staff from the gobs of autograph seekers," he said.

Tuesday, June 01, 1982

Monday, March 15, 1982

Friday, January 15, 1982

Letter on OU Bobcat letterhead from Mark Rauterkus to Swimming World

Bob Ingram, Editor
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)
614- (pool)

Monday, January 11, 1982

Looking at UNC for grad school -- letters 1 and 2

From December 1981.




Then the second is from January, 1982.


I'd go to Baylor University instead.

UNC had some nice majors to consider.


Sunday, January 10, 1982

Old school paper from a coaching course, vintage 1981 or 1982

My Goals as a Coach

By Mark Rauterkus, from 1982 Coach Course at Ohio University


I have strong feelings that coaching, like all of athletics, is influenced by luck. The luck involved in coaching is related to finding the proper coaching setting that best suits the coaching style, philosophy and needs.


Most of my coaching goals revolve around the perfect coaching situation. It is somewhat of a challenge to be hired by a special team who will welcome the coach with open arms, open checkbooks and with no strings attached.


When I find that great job, I’d be able to be established for the long-term project of developing the team and the athletes. My teams are driven hard toward success. Success needs identification, and my teams have personal and team goals.


One of my goals is to be the best in my state, association or conference. Some coaches I know have higher goals. They want to be a contender on the national level. They drive their swimmers to international goals. I feel this is like hitting your head against a wall. A coach can not make the best swimmers in the world. A coach can make the best swimmers in the state.


Most people, given a great coach and years of work, can contribute to a team effort at the state level of competition.


My last goal, once I get established in the ideal position which is breeding winner after winner, is to enjoy it. I want to have fun coaching. I wonder about coaching burn-out and boredom. I realize that doing the right job at coaching is a hard task that never quits.


To help me cope, I’ll need to have a good source of recovery and recreation at the end of the season and at the end of each day. Coaching is so intense that I will have to blow-off steam in other areas.


Another reason for better mental health and satisfying recreation is to save the ego from poolside failures . A coach can not win all the time. Sometimes a coach is so tied to the team that a loss is damaging to the individual. Other reinforcers to help bolster the identity and ego are important for long-term happiness in the coaching profession.


At this time I am too young to know where these other satisfactions will be derived from. I have always been one to have a few projects developing on the sidelines.


For the not so distant future, I would like to work on a full-time basis in a productive program. It is time for me to live off of my coaching income. I have developed my coaching skills and lived like a slave all my life. Now I am in the process of marketing my skills in an attempt to garner a regular paycheck. I am not interested in any further employment for the sake of "experience" rather than fInancial support.


Some of the most attractive jobs for the next few years are at the university level. In a campus setting I could coach most of the time and still be around the books in case I should feel the urge to read.


Who knows what the future holds? 


Like I said at the top of the paper, Luck is important. 


The harder I work,the luckier I get. 


Saturday, August 01, 1981

Wednesday, April 08, 1981

Sports Math, call to others

Sports Editor
«magazine»
«Company Name»
«city», «state»  «zip»
Dear Sports Editor,
To help combat  the growing problem of American illiteracy and poor fitness, the Sports Support Syndicate is offering you a unique opportunity. We want you to join your colleagues in the industry to assist in the production of Sports Math. This new book, due in 1991, is edited by a veteran, public school teacher presently in charge of a gifted program. The book engages readers in both math and reading skills through the use of individual, sports-related math problems from a wide range of sports.
As a small publishing company of sports-oriented books and literature, the Sports Support Syndicate is releasing more than 20 titles in 1991. We concentrate on information which will benefit and educate athletes and coaches. We also engage in projects which entertain and increase the awareness level for lesser known sports and fitness pursuits.
Inclusion in this project would offer your magazine the opportunity to:
- increase your subscriptions with a form of free advertising, 
- associate your name with the worthwhile cause of literacy, 
- tap into a new market, and
- expand the awareness of your sport to the general public.
In exchange for these opportunities, we are asking for the following from «magazine»:
1) Please submit three sports-oriented math problems in a word problem format with the correct answers. Two of the word problems should contain all of the information necessary to solve the problem. One of the word problems should require sport-specific knowledge. For example, a touchdown in football equals six points, or a perfect score in bowling equals 300 points or three outs in baseball equals half an inning.
2) Please submit camera-ready logo of your masthead which will accompany one of the word problems.
3) Please submit one sports action half-tone with a caption identifying the individual(s). Half-tones which in some way indicate the athlete's thought process will be especially appreciated. The caption should include photography credit. The size must be larger than 2" by 2" and smaller than 6" by 9".
4) Please submit subscription details for your magazine for any readers interested in contacting you for a subscription.
We believe that Sports Math  will be an important book in both the Sports and Educational communities. It is also an opportunity for your publication to reach a new market.
Your submissions should be mailed by April 30, 1991 to:
(edited)
The Sports Support Syndicate will furnish «magazine» with a Press Release and a review copy of the finished book. 
We thank you for your assistance. Should you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me at the address noted at the top of the letterhead.
Sincerely,

Chick Agnew
Vice-President
Sports Support Syndicate, Inc.

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Last month, the Sports Support Syndicate invited your organization to take part in a unique project aimed at increasing reading and math skills through sports-related word problems. Sports Math, Our deadline has come and gone, but we would still like to encourage your participation in our project.The response we have received thus far has been positive and inspiring. We have received from a wide variety of publications covering the entire spectrum of the sporting world. From the United States Golf Association to the National Archery Association, from the Skydiving Magazine to Human Kinetics Publishers, from the Canadian Volleyball Association to The Championship Group of auto racing, responses are arriving at the office of the book's editor.
If you recall, this is an opportunity not only to get free advertising with an untapped market, but expanded awareness of your sport in association with a worthwhile cause. Do you really wish to by-pass such a chance?
In the event that you set the request aside, I will quickly review that which we are seeking in football equals six points.

Friday, February 13, 1981

Mark Rauterkus began a Fan Appreciation Day at Ohio U Swimming with a meet vs. Kentucky

Article appeared on Friday, Feb 13, 1981, in the Ohio University Post.
Ohio University vs. Kentucky in Athens, Ohio.

All those who attended the meet could go to a local drinking establishment after the meet to meet and mingle with the swimmers, and have free beer. 


Friday, January 30, 1981

Letter to the editor at the OU Post

Around January 30, 1981. I lived in The College Inn in my junior year as I went back to Athens, Ohio after working in the spring and summer of 1980 in Boston while working at Harvard and the BGSC. 

Sunday, November 30, 1980

Report Card

Took classical guitar course. 
Address in the College Inn, 631 South Congress.