Thursday, July 30, 2026

Fwd: Coaches


TAP-LLC is conducting a Coaches Build and Program a Pool workshop Sept 8-9, 26 - Orlando FL- ASCA World Clinic.  Attendees DO NOT have to register for ASCA – our workshop is separate but in the same hotel.  We have 3 scholarships (worth over $300) available that you can offer to any of your coaching contacts

 

From age group development to elite competition, swim clubs have helped shape generations of swimmers. But many communities still face the same challenge.  There simply aren't enough quality aquatic facilities to meet the growing demand.

That is why we are excited to invite coaches and clubs to the Coaches Build & Program a Pool Workshop, sponsored by Spectrum Aquatics, during the 2026 ASCA World Clinic in Orlando, Florida.

 

As a special opportunity for all coaches and clubs, we are offering a limited amount of scholarships to attend. This is for coaches and club administrators (coach, board member, club owner, aquatic director, or community partner)

You’ll learn how to:

• Turn the need for more pool space into a compelling community vision.

• Work effectively with municipalities, school districts, parks and recreation departments, and private partners.

• Design programming that supports financial sustainability while serving swimmers of every age and ability.

• Build successful Learn-to-Swim, competitive swimming, fitness, therapy, and community aquatic programs.

• Understand what makes aquatic facilities successful long after the ribbon cutting.

Win a FREE $3,000 Enterprise Plan

Every attendee will automatically be entered into a drawing to receive a Total Aquatic Programming Enterprise Plan, a customized planning package valued at $3,000.

The Enterprise Plan includes strategic recommendations, programming concepts, operational guidance, and a customized roadmap to help transform an aquatic vision into a successful and sustainable reality.

Why Attend?

 

Learn from professionals who have helped communities across the country develop successful aquatic facilities.

Gain practical tools you can immediately apply to your club and community.

Help create more opportunities for swimmers, families, and future generations.

 

This workshop covers all sizes and price ranges for aquatic centers.  From learn to swim and training centers to competition venues.  There will be plenty of opportunities for attendees to interact with the presenters and the Dream Team of professionals.

 

The scholarship includes the $299 registration fee plus continental breakfast and lunch both days and the social at the end of day 1.

It does not include motel room or travel.  Registration at the ASCA Clinic is not mandatory.  For more information or to register for this special deal please contact Sue Nelson 719-238-1381  snelson@totalaquatic.llc  

 

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Coaches Build & Program A Pool - ASCA 2026

YouTube video by Kent Nelson

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2026 Coaches Build & Program A Pool Workshop

ASCA World Clinic

An exclusive workshop designed specifically for coaches, exploring how aquatic facility design directly impacts team programming, athlete performance, and long-term operational success.

 

 

 

 

Stop Building Your Program on Rented Lanes!

Coaches Build and Program a Pool Conference @ the 2026 ASCA World Clinic

Dear Coach,

 

YouTube video by Total Aquatic Education

Coaches BAPP Workshop

Every season starts the same way.

You negotiate pool time.

You work around public swim hours, lessons, water aerobics, maintenance schedules, school priorities, and facility policies that you have little control over.

You wonder if you'll get enough water time for your athletes. You worry about losing lanes. You adjust practice schedules around someone else's calendar.

And every year, you invest countless hours building a program in a facility you don't own.

For many coaches, renting water is simply the way things have always been done.

But what if there was another path?

At the Coaches Build & Program a Pool Workshop during the ASCA World Clinic, you'll learn how coaches, clubs, and aquatic organizations across the country have transformed from facility renters into facility owners, operators, and community leaders.

Owning a facility isn't just about having more lanes.

It's about:

• Controlling your schedule instead of negotiating for it
• Expanding lesson programs, camps, and revenue opportunities
• Creating a permanent home for your athletes and families
• Building long-term financial sustainability for your organization
• Becoming an essential community resource instead of a temporary tenant
• Designing a facility that supports your vision, not someone else's limitations

The reality is that many successful aquatic centers started with a coach who simply got tired of hearing "no."

No additional practice time.

No room to grow.

No space for lessons.

No opportunity to host meets.

No control over the future of their program.

During this interactive workshop, you'll hear from industry experts who have helped communities, schools, clubs, and organizations develop aquatic facilities that serve athletes while creating lasting community impact.

 

Attendees will learn:

• How successful facility projects begin
• Common mistakes that derail aquatic developments
• Funding and partnership opportunities
• Programming strategies that create sustainable operations
• How to evaluate whether a facility project makes sense for your organization
• The real-world lessons learned from successful aquatic center projects

 

Whether you're dreaming about your own facility, considering a partnership opportunity, or simply curious about what it takes to move beyond rented water, this workshop will provide practical insights you can immediately apply.

Your athletes deserve a home.

Your program deserves a future.

And sometimes the first step is simply understanding what's possible.

Join us at the ASCA World Clinic for the Coaches Build & Program a Pool Workshop, September 8th & 9th, 2026. Registration is open now:

Because great swim programs shouldn't have to depend on someone else's schedule.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Sincerely,

Mick, Sue & Kent Nelson
Total Aquatic Programming LLC
Total Aquatic Education and Training Institute (a 501-3-c)
Coaches Build & Program a Pool Workshop

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mick & Sue & Kent Nelson

E: mick@totalaquatic.llc

E: snelson@totalaquatic.llc

E: knelson@totalaquatic.llc

Web: Total Aquatic Programming LLC

TAP phone:  719-238-1561 or 719-238-1381

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Coaches Build & Program a Pool Workshop - Sept 8-9, 26 - Orlando - ASCA World Clinic                                                                                                                                                        National Build & Program a Pool Workshop - Feb 2027 - Reno - AOAP/NDPA Conference

 

TAP-LLC is the official representative of USA Swimming’s Facilities Development Initiative

Link to Build and Program a Pool Workshops – Virtual + National + Custom  www.totalaquatic.llc LinkedINlinkedin.com/company/totalaquatic  FBhttps://www.facebook.com/TotalAquaticLLC

Visit our web site for information and assistance with:

* Dream Team Partners and Professional Providers listings

* Aquatic facilities and programming options

*Aquatic Business workshops

* Stats to help with drowning prevention initiatives

* Owners Advocacy Services - known throughout the aquatic industry-If you don’t get the little things right the big thing wont be right!  We treat your project like it’s our own.

 

 

 

 

Shitty Best: Redefining Athletic Failure with Unconditional Self‑Acceptance and Neural Science


Part 2 of Shitty Best, a book recap by Pavel Samov, Ph.D. in episode #109 of Heavy Or Not


Get the book here!

The Coach’s Guide to Accountability, Responsibility, and Compassion in High‑Stakes Sports

In this episode, #109 of Heavy Or Not, part 2, with insights into Dr. Pavel Somov’s “Shitty Best” framework, showing why athletes miss the mark and how coaches can turn those misses into growth. Learn how unconditional self‑acceptance can coexist with high standards and real accountability.

  • The myth of the “unified self” and why akrasia isn’t just weak will

  • How competing neural coalitions (pre‑frontal cortex vs. amygdala) drive split‑second mistakes

  • Why traditional self‑esteem is a liability and how self‑acceptance builds true resilience

  • Acceptance‑enabled perfectionism: practicing without panic and accelerating improvement

  • The past‑present‑future coaching model and radical compassion for opponents, officials, and yourself

Turning Mistakes into Momentum: The Past‑Present‑Future Framework for Elite Coaching


Check out this episode!

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Shitty Best Explained: How Known, Unknown, and Unknowable Variables Shape Performance (part 1)


Meet the work of my friend, with his book, Shitty Best.

Come and get acquainted with Dr. Pavel Somov’s game‑changing ideas from Shitty Best — the logic behind unconditional self‑acceptance and radical compassion for athletes and coaches. Discover why embracing an athlete’s “moment‑specific shitty best” can be your competitive edge.

In Heavy Or Not, episode #108, you’ll learn:

  • How the “shitty best” concept reframes perfection and mistakes in high‑stakes sports.

  • The three categories of performance variables: knowns, unknowns, and unknowables.

  • Why the “I am perfect” mantra is a neuro‑plasticity drill, not fluffy motivation.

  • How to transform film review from a blame‑session into a data‑driven laboratory.

  • The “time‑machine” thought experiment that proves contextual inevitability of every play.


Check out this episode!


Get the book too!

Monday, July 27, 2026

Fwd: Can You Review a New Book About Swimming and AI?


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Sunday, July 26, 2026

World Drowning Prevention Day Highlights New Free Open‑Water Course and Upcoming East Coast Festival


Open water swimming is exhilarating—but safety must come first. In episode #107 of Heavy Or Not, The OG Swim Guide, we talk with Barry Healey of BC, Canada about an event in his town.

Get into the new open-water course and check out the ISCA Open Water Festival. The upcoming festival with a 5K swim is hosted at Smith Mountain Lake State Park in Virginia.

Progress is being made on the insurance issue.

  • New free open‑water swimming course (read.swimisca.org) and the East Coast Open Water Festival at Smith Mountain Lake

  • Introduction of a university division for collegiate squads and how to register

  • Ongoing insurance work and why coaches and need to stay informed about liability risks

  • The July 18, 2026 Across‑the‑Lake Swim disaster – what went wrong and the key safety failures

  • New mandatory safety gear: high‑visibility swim buddies and why they’re now required for all open‑water events


Check out this episode!

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Fwd: See the Water Rescue Instructor Academy in Action


 
 
 

Water Rescue Instructor Academy

September 2026 in Portland Maine - REGISTER TODAY!

Our annual comprehensive 4-day academy designed to train and certify Public Safety and Rescue personnel as Water, Surf and Swiftwater Rescue Instructors.

Watch our new video to see what you'll learn at the academy!

 
 
 
 
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PLAN NOW FOR THE ICE RESCUE INSTRUCTOR ACADEMY


International Ice Rescue Instructor Academy - Feb 2027

Our annual comprehensive 4-day academy designed to train and certify Public Safety and Rescue personnel as Ice Rescue Instructors.

 
 
 
 

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