From Mark at rauterkus.com Sat Apr 2 18:16:29 2022 From: Mark at rauterkus.com (Mark Rauterkus) Date: Sat, 2 Apr 2022 18:16:29 -0400 Subject: [CLOH-News] Back from the Hall of Fame Summit -- and meet Message-ID: Hi, I was watching the ISCA Senior Cup on the livestream -- and sadly -- a storm has put a delay into the last night's FINAL events. But, good news for all in the swim community. When at the clinic, Bob Steele offered a few treasures from his video collection. Two of the titles didn't make the leap from file to cloud via my computer. We're working on those. But, the others are now part of a new, free, and open mini-course at https://Read.SwimISCA.org. Bob wants to give this away, I'm trying to help make the passing of the digital content easier on him and those interested. The course link: https://read.swimisca.org/courses/bob-steeles-open-course-for-swimming-coaches/ We'll announce this to the larger swim community after we find out if those last two videos are able to be exported from Bob's computer and sent to me. Have a good weekend. Mark Rauterkus mark at rauterkus.com ISCA Webmaster 218-400-1500 https://Read.SwimISCA.org From mark.rauterkus at gmail.com Thu Apr 7 09:14:21 2022 From: mark.rauterkus at gmail.com (Mark Rauterkus) Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2022 09:14:21 -0400 Subject: [CLOH-News] Healthy Patterns, new ebook in the Global Library for ISCA Members Message-ID: Hi, We have some new members, E from Seoul, but moving to the US soon. Welcome. C from Virginia W from Hong Kong B from my home town, Pittsburgh. and did I mention A, from India. Welcome all. New video arrived on my desktop, yet to finalize, is my talk on at the ISCA Coaches Summit on communications. I want to enrich it for online viewing with links and examples. One theme to emphasize in the online version is how these bits of recycled electrons can be put to work in your program. Plus, how you can aid our sport and profession by helping ISCA along with our endeavors too. Stay tuned. Just uploaded a new ebook, Healthy Patterns. A general primer of sorts. Might play a nice role in your outreach to those in your community. Log into the learning management system at https://Read.SwimISCA.org and check it out at this link: https://read.swimisca.org/courses/global-library-for-isca-members/lessons/sports-nutrition-for-swimmers-and-athletes/topic/healthy-patterns-ebook/ In other ISCA news, the Senior Cup has completed. There are videos of the meet and the results are uploaded. Sadly, a big storm hit and some of the events on the last session of Finals didn't get to race. The Age Group Meet, ISCA's Elite Showcase, is starting next week. Some here will be attending. That meet will have STREAMING video too. The link will be on the ISCA home page. Peace. -- Ta. Mark Rauterkus Mark at Rauterkus.com Webmaster, International Swim Coaches Association, SwimISCA.org 218-400-1500 = cell From mark.rauterkus at gmail.com Tue Apr 12 10:06:42 2022 From: mark.rauterkus at gmail.com (Mark Rauterkus) Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2022 10:06:42 -0400 Subject: [CLOH-News] Meet Emily Message-ID: Hi, Emily is a new ISCA member in recent weeks. She was featured in a podcast. Hits on international theme! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vol-3-79-emily-daniels-riaa-and-aquatics-swimming-at/id1519847584?i=1000557074871 Making a blog post too: https://blog.swimisca.org/meet-emily-daniels-isca-member-aquatics-ad-in-seoul-south-korea-podcast/ Great interview Emily. That bike trip -- wow! I want to see some of those photos. -- Ta. Mark Rauterkus Mark at Rauterkus.com Webmaster, International Swim Coaches Association, SwimISCA.org 412 298 3432 = cell From danielsemily2 at gmail.com Tue Apr 12 21:23:47 2022 From: danielsemily2 at gmail.com (Emily Daniels) Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2022 10:23:47 +0900 Subject: [CLOH-News] Meet Emily In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Thanks Mark! You can find many of the bike trip photos on my facebook if you scroll through a bit. If you can't find them let me know and I'll send you a few. On Tue, Apr 12, 2022 at 11:07 PM Mark Rauterkus wrote: > Hi, > > Emily is a new ISCA member in recent weeks. She was featured in a podcast. > Hits on international theme! > > > https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vol-3-79-emily-daniels-riaa-and-aquatics-swimming-at/id1519847584?i=1000557074871 > > Making a blog post too: > > https://blog.swimisca.org/meet-emily-daniels-isca-member-aquatics-ad-in-seoul-south-korea-podcast/ > > Great interview Emily. > That bike trip -- wow! I want to see some of those photos. > > -- > Ta. > > > Mark Rauterkus Mark at Rauterkus.com > Webmaster, International Swim Coaches Association, SwimISCA.org > 412 298 3432 = cell > _______________________________________________ > CLOH-News mailing list > CLOH-News at six.pairlist.net > https://pairlist6.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/cloh-news > > More at http://CLOH.wikia.com > From mark.rauterkus at gmail.com Tue Apr 12 21:24:50 2022 From: mark.rauterkus at gmail.com (Mark Rauterkus) Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2022 21:24:50 -0400 Subject: [CLOH-News] Meet Emily In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Thanks, I'll check them out. Nice interview. Mark. On Tue, Apr 12, 2022 at 9:24 PM Emily Daniels wrote: > Thanks Mark! You can find many of the bike trip photos on my facebook if > you scroll through a bit. If you can't find them let me know and I'll send > you a few. > > On Tue, Apr 12, 2022 at 11:07 PM Mark Rauterkus > wrote: > >> Hi, >> >> Emily is a new ISCA member in recent weeks. She was featured in a podcast. >> Hits on international theme! >> >> >> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vol-3-79-emily-daniels-riaa-and-aquatics-swimming-at/id1519847584?i=1000557074871 >> >> Making a blog post too: >> >> https://blog.swimisca.org/meet-emily-daniels-isca-member-aquatics-ad-in-seoul-south-korea-podcast/ >> >> Great interview Emily. >> That bike trip -- wow! I want to see some of those photos. >> >> -- >> Ta. >> >> >> Mark Rauterkus Mark at Rauterkus.com >> Webmaster, International Swim Coaches Association, SwimISCA.org >> 412 298 3432 = cell >> > _______________________________________________ >> CLOH-News mailing list >> CLOH-News at six.pairlist.net >> https://pairlist6.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/cloh-news >> >> More at http://CLOH.wikia.com >> > -- -- Ta. Mark Rauterkus Mark at Rauterkus.com Webmaster, International Swim Coaches Association, SwimISCA.org Executive Director of SKWIM USA, a 501(c)(3), SKWIM.us The Pittsburgh Project - swim coach and head lifeguard Coach at The Ellis School for Swimming, T&F and Triathlon Pittsburgh Combined Water Polo Team & Renegades (Masters) CLOH.org & Rauterkus.com & 4Rs.org 412 298 3432 = cell From mark.rauterkus at gmail.com Fri Apr 15 11:24:32 2022 From: mark.rauterkus at gmail.com (Mark Rauterkus) Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2022 11:24:32 -0400 Subject: [CLOH-News] The ISCA East Age Group Meet continues for the next couple of days. Doing swim lessons? Message-ID: Hi All, Anyone going to attend the Central States Coaches Clinic in Chicago in the weeks to come. It is mid-May. ISCA has been promoting the event as a service provider is going to attend and have a bit of time with the audience attending. They offer a cool fundraising system. Widdyup. https://blog.swimisca.org/now-is-the-time-to-start-planning-how-you-are-going-to-spend-the-money/ I'm on the fence about attending myself. We've got an outdoor pool to open, so time away is difficult. + + Meanwhile, the ISCA East Showcase Elite Meet is progressing. Livestream. Lots of action and reposting on the ISCA Facebook wall. Maine swimmer from SEAL entered the meet in the 200 back with a seed time of 2:14.19. At prelims she finished in a 2:09.97. At finals, she dropped another 4.5 seconds to hit the wall at 2:05.39 breaking the meet record. Congratulations and Wow! + + Had a discussion with Robert Strauss of Miami and put that on the blog. https://blog.swimisca.org/early-steps-in-swimming-lessons-insights-from-experienced-coaches-and-instructors/ audio only https://app.talkshoe.com/episode/19184700 + + Who of you are doing swimming lessons or in charge of a swim lesson program? I expect to be doing lots of grassroots coaching stuff for the younger ones, especially this summer (for us in the North). -- Ta. Mark Rauterkus Mark at Rauterkus.com Webmaster, International Swim Coaches Association, SwimISCA.org 412 298 3432 = cell From mark.rauterkus at gmail.com Sat Apr 16 12:13:53 2022 From: mark.rauterkus at gmail.com (Mark Rauterkus) Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2022 12:13:53 -0400 Subject: [CLOH-News] Open Course for swim coaches from Bob Steele Message-ID: Hi, I'd love to have you all take a first peek at this. Then we'll promote it further. While at the ISCA Hall of Fame Summit / Clinic, Coach Bob Steele had a suite of videos that he offered to share out with everyone. Rather than him passing them along in email, we got them loaded into a free and open course for swim coaches. https://TinyURL.com/bobsteele This link will take you there. It is also via https://read.swimisca.org/courses/bob-steeles-open-course-for-swimming-coaches/ Note, you can add comments to the bottom of every lesson. And, the videos go to Vimeo. From there, you could download the video files, and also leave comments. -- Ta. Mark Rauterkus Mark at Rauterkus.com Webmaster, International Swim Coaches Association, SwimISCA.org 412 298 3432 = cell From mark.rauterkus at gmail.com Sat Apr 16 17:39:46 2022 From: mark.rauterkus at gmail.com (Mark Rauterkus) Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2022 17:39:46 -0400 Subject: [CLOH-News] Sawyer Hansen, 10-U boy, 200 IM goes 2:18.25 Message-ID: Hi, At the ISCA Clinic, we had a guest swimmer, Sawyer, swim a turn clinic with ISCA Hall of Fame Coach, Texas A&M's Steve Bultman. Jack Simon was asking how the youngster was doing at the meet. Just watched the livestream on Finals Saturday night and he went: 30.0 34.5 44.0 29.9 = 2:18.25. Second was 2:28.55. Looks like the kid put into practice what Steve was preaching. :) Meanwhile, it was Coach Jon Urbanchek who asking for the kids autograph on a U of Michigan Letter of Intent. (joking). Other fun facts at https://Blog.SwimISCA.org, with links to results. -- Ta. Mark Rauterkus Mark at Rauterkus.com Webmaster, International Swim Coaches Association, SwimISCA.org From performanceaq at gmail.com Tue Apr 19 08:35:04 2022 From: performanceaq at gmail.com (Kathleen Klein Prindle) Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2022 08:35:04 -0400 Subject: [CLOH-News] Open Course for swim coaches from Bob Steele In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: This is great! Love that it is available at no cost for coaches. *KATHLEEN K. PRINDLE* *PERFORMANCE AQUATICS SWIM CLUB HEAD COACH/CEOUSA Swimming Board of DirectorsVP/Finance, Florida Gold Coast LSC Board of DirectorsHead Coach, Grandview Prep SwimmingVP, ASCA Board of Directors 2014-2020FHSAA Advisory Board 2014-2020PHONE: 561.212.7175www.PerformanceAquatics.com www.twitter.com/@SWIM4PAQ * STATEMENT OF CONFIDENTIALITY: The information in this email and attached is legally privileged and confidential, and intended only for the use of the addressee listed on this email. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, alteration, or copying of this email and attached is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately notify the sender by contacting the telephone number listed above or replying to this email. On Sat, Apr 16, 2022 at 12:14 PM Mark Rauterkus wrote: > Hi, > > I'd love to have you all take a first peek at this. Then we'll promote it > further. > > While at the ISCA Hall of Fame Summit / Clinic, Coach Bob Steele had a > suite of videos that he offered to share out with everyone. > > Rather than him passing them along in email, we got them loaded into a free > and open course for swim coaches. > > https://TinyURL.com/bobsteele > > This link will take you there. > > It is also via > > https://read.swimisca.org/courses/bob-steeles-open-course-for-swimming-coaches/ > > Note, you can add comments to the bottom of every lesson. > And, the videos go to Vimeo. From there, you could download the video > files, and also leave comments. > > > > -- > Ta. > > > Mark Rauterkus Mark at Rauterkus.com > Webmaster, International Swim Coaches Association, SwimISCA.org > 412 298 3432 = cell > _______________________________________________ > CLOH-News mailing list > CLOH-News at six.pairlist.net > https://pairlist6.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/cloh-news > > More at http://CLOH.wikia.com > From mark.rauterkus at gmail.com Thu Apr 28 07:28:35 2022 From: mark.rauterkus at gmail.com (Mark Rauterkus) Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2022 07:28:35 -0400 Subject: [CLOH-News] Rant - Put Yourself First Message-ID: New article with a video on Read.SwimISCA.org I'm going to open this up to the world, for 48 hours. Then it will slide into the Global Library for ISCA Members. https://read.swimisca.org/healthy-ways-to-put-yourself-first/ Comments on the post are most welcome. -- Ta. Mark Rauterkus Mark at Rauterkus.com Webmaster, International Swim Coaches Association, SwimISCA.org = = = Healthy Ways to put yourself ?first? VIDEO CLOH.ORG 0 COMMENTS CLOH.ORG The ability to set goals and achieve them requires mustering up the courage to take responsibility for your life. That involves putting yourself and your wellness as a high priority. Making it a priority to take care of your mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. Some might say, ?Put yourself first.? Athletes and swimmers know what it means to be #1 ? and first. Others say to put yourself third ? behind God and behind your family. Others talk of putting the team first, then the individual. Be it first, fourth, or whatever ? you decide those details. But, be sure to look as to where you put your keen interests. Creating the life that you desire is up to you. It can?t be the responsibility of others. You cannot create the life that you desire if you keep getting in the way of yourself by thinking and caring too much about others. No doubt, caring for the needs of others is a natural human instinct, but it should not always be to your own detriment. Many people are oblivious to the realization that they are the architects of their fortunes. They like to believe that putting the needs of others first, before their own, follows a universal moral code of conduct that you must adhere to, the failure of which makes them less human or less fortunate in life. There are various reasons why people believe that putting the needs of others ahead of their own is the best and only way to live. They may think people will stop liking them. They may think that being a tireless caregiver gives them a sense of purpose and fulfillment. Some sincerely feel responsible for others, or worse, they don?t feel worthy of making themselves a priority. Whichever one of the above categories you may find yourself in, the good news is that you can reset your thinking. Sadly, many people today suffer from thoughts of negating their own needs for the benefit of others. It is, however, essential to know that this thinking is false. You need to unshackle yourself from them to successfully take charge of your life and fully accomplish your goals. Rather than confining your thoughts to the preconceived notion of scary consequence that would supposedly befall on you if you put yourself first, it is much more reassuring to focus on the numerous benefits guaranteed by putting yourself first. The importance of this is tied to many wholesome benefits some of which include: Being more productive. Being happier and more joyful. Having more energy. Receiving more respect from others. Improved relationships. Experiencing less fear. Suffering from less stress. Feeling less resentment. Experiencing less depressed. These are the key areas where you stand to benefit if you learn to put yourself first. Take time to look at various healthy ways to put yourself first to gain the many wonderful benefits. Of course, You Matter - splash Strategies for Putting Yourself First Below are some healthy ways and tips that can help you develop the habit of putting yourself first without burning bridges or negatively affecting your energy, enthusiasm, and motivation. Following them helps you achieve your goals, protect your mental and physical wellbeing, and overcome even your biggest challenges. Choose Your Purpose Having a clear purpose in life is essential. It is the simplest, most basic thing every person needs to live a fulfilling and satisfying life. Without a clear sense of purpose, you will end up living your life haphazardly. Your purpose also makes it easier for you to say ?No? to people and things that do not align with your highest good. Being aware of your life purpose and living it helps you identify those things that you need to do and when you need to do them. By consciously reaffirming your purpose regularly, you will be inspired to multiply your efforts of taking action to see your purpose fulfilled. Live by a Vision Putting yourself first also requires that you develop a clear vision of the life that you want to lead. A vision keeps you focused on the journey of your life. A clear vision will allow you to effectively prioritize your tasks and projects as the important things will align with your purpose and vision of your ultimate life. To get clear about your vision, start by reflecting on these three questions: Who do I want to be? What do I want to do? How do you want to feel? If you are unsure about your vision, ruminating on these questions will assist you in getting clear about what you want out of life. Set Personal Goals and Plan Setting personal goals is a wise way to ensure your vision becomes a reality. Goals make the realization of your vision much more achievable and will keep you motivated and focused on what you want out of life. After taking the time to set your goals, set aside regular time to plan how you will achieve each of them. Learn New Skills As you draw up your goals and develop your vision, you may find you need to learn new skills to make your ideal life a reality. Take some time to identify those areas that you may be lacking in knowledge and skills. Then take proactive steps to bridge the gap between your present level and your desired level regarding your knowledge and skills. Set Personal Boundaries Setting person boundaries is a skill you need to master when learning how to put yourself first because you will need it a lot on every step of your journey. That is especially true if you tend to be a people-pleaser. Others are used to you backing down and giving them what you want, so you?ll need to stay strong. Look them in the eye and kindly say, ?No, thank you.? Even when they try to convince you to think otherwise, practice sticking to your decision by not get pressured into consenting. Setting personal boundaries is a vital skill because it enables you to defend your time and your rights which is an essential component of putting yourself first. Get Exercise Putting yourself first isn?t only about goal setting and getting ahead. It?s also about taking the time for self-care. After all, if you don?t take care of your health, you?ll be unable to live your purpose or fulfill your life?s vision. Put yourself and your health first by starting a program of regular exercise as soon as possible if you aren?t already doing so. Engaging in a brisk daily walk is all that?s needed to improve and maintain your health. Eat Healthy A healthy diet is equally as important as your body?s need to exercise. Eating a nutritious diet is a huge part of taking care of your health and putting yourself first. If your diet needs a major overhaul, take it one step at a time and work your way up to your ideal diet. Remember, putting yourself first is about being kind to yourself. Sleep More Getting sufficient sleep is another essential component of putting yourself first. It is also necessary for boosting your performance and replenishing your energy. By getting enough sleep, you will be better equipped to face the hurdles of the new day with greater confidence, energy, and enthusiasm. Never allow anyone or anything come between you and the need to get enough sleep. Schedule Relaxation Sometimes you may be lacking the energy you need to live your ultimate life. Rather than trying to push through such times, it is better to maximize your relaxation and recovery. You can engage in activities that will help reduce fatigue and replenish your energy, such as meditation, yoga, massage, or a quick nap. If you find you run low on energy and motivation on a regular basis, start scheduling relaxation or downtime into your day. A consistent relaxation routine will keep you on more of an even-keel, so you don?t burn out. Journal Apparently, you have 60,000 or more thoughts per day. When you feel you have a lot to do and you are overwhelmed with too many ideas, journaling will help clear your head. Journaling can also lead to better self-awareness, which is the foundation of putting yourself first. You can journal any way you wish?with paper and pen or by using an app. You might choose to journal every day or only when you feel overwhelmed or unsettled. Whatever works for you is perfect. Practice Gratitude Take some time each day to reflect on the positives in your life. It?s easy to focus on the things we?d like to change and neglect to be appreciative for all we have. It is very important to have a realistic perspective on your life and identify the positives for the sake of your health and wellbeing. As you find the time to write down and reflect on all the things you are grateful for each day, you will reduce your stress levels and naturally find more and more to be grateful for in your life. Putting yourself first is something you must make a conscious effort to do. You must fill your cup first, or you end up with nothing left to give to others. Even when you face negative reactions from people who feel that you are selfish for putting yourself first, remembering the tips outlined above. Applying them gives you the wherewithal to go on regardless. Live the life that you desire. Interactive Question Use the comment box below and tell the world what you put as your number one priority. Is it your parents? Is it your creator? Is it your integrity and honesty? Is it your health and wellness? Is it your friends? Think on it. We'd love to see your answers and replies. From Mark at rauterkus.com Sat Apr 2 18:16:29 2022 From: Mark at rauterkus.com (Mark Rauterkus) Date: Sat, 2 Apr 2022 18:16:29 -0400 Subject: [CLOH-News] Back from the Hall of Fame Summit -- and meet Message-ID: Hi, I was watching the ISCA Senior Cup on the livestream -- and sadly -- a storm has put a delay into the last night's FINAL events. But, good news for all in the swim community. When at the clinic, Bob Steele offered a few treasures from his video collection. Two of the titles didn't make the leap from file to cloud via my computer. We're working on those. But, the others are now part of a new, free, and open mini-course at https://Read.SwimISCA.org. Bob wants to give this away, I'm trying to help make the passing of the digital content easier on him and those interested. The course link: https://read.swimisca.org/courses/bob-steeles-open-course-for-swimming-coaches/ We'll announce this to the larger swim community after we find out if those last two videos are able to be exported from Bob's computer and sent to me. Have a good weekend. Mark Rauterkus mark at rauterkus.com ISCA Webmaster 218-400-1500 https://Read.SwimISCA.org From mark.rauterkus at gmail.com Thu Apr 7 09:14:21 2022 From: mark.rauterkus at gmail.com (Mark Rauterkus) Date: Thu, 7 Apr 2022 09:14:21 -0400 Subject: [CLOH-News] Healthy Patterns, new ebook in the Global Library for ISCA Members Message-ID: Hi, We have some new members, E from Seoul, but moving to the US soon. Welcome. C from Virginia W from Hong Kong B from my home town, Pittsburgh. and did I mention A, from India. Welcome all. New video arrived on my desktop, yet to finalize, is my talk on at the ISCA Coaches Summit on communications. I want to enrich it for online viewing with links and examples. One theme to emphasize in the online version is how these bits of recycled electrons can be put to work in your program. Plus, how you can aid our sport and profession by helping ISCA along with our endeavors too. Stay tuned. Just uploaded a new ebook, Healthy Patterns. A general primer of sorts. Might play a nice role in your outreach to those in your community. Log into the learning management system at https://Read.SwimISCA.org and check it out at this link: https://read.swimisca.org/courses/global-library-for-isca-members/lessons/sports-nutrition-for-swimmers-and-athletes/topic/healthy-patterns-ebook/ In other ISCA news, the Senior Cup has completed. There are videos of the meet and the results are uploaded. Sadly, a big storm hit and some of the events on the last session of Finals didn't get to race. The Age Group Meet, ISCA's Elite Showcase, is starting next week. Some here will be attending. That meet will have STREAMING video too. The link will be on the ISCA home page. Peace. -- Ta. Mark Rauterkus Mark at Rauterkus.com Webmaster, International Swim Coaches Association, SwimISCA.org 218-400-1500 = cell From mark.rauterkus at gmail.com Tue Apr 12 10:06:42 2022 From: mark.rauterkus at gmail.com (Mark Rauterkus) Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2022 10:06:42 -0400 Subject: [CLOH-News] Meet Emily Message-ID: Hi, Emily is a new ISCA member in recent weeks. She was featured in a podcast. Hits on international theme! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vol-3-79-emily-daniels-riaa-and-aquatics-swimming-at/id1519847584?i=1000557074871 Making a blog post too: https://blog.swimisca.org/meet-emily-daniels-isca-member-aquatics-ad-in-seoul-south-korea-podcast/ Great interview Emily. That bike trip -- wow! I want to see some of those photos. -- Ta. Mark Rauterkus Mark at Rauterkus.com Webmaster, International Swim Coaches Association, SwimISCA.org 412 298 3432 = cell From danielsemily2 at gmail.com Tue Apr 12 21:23:47 2022 From: danielsemily2 at gmail.com (Emily Daniels) Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2022 10:23:47 +0900 Subject: [CLOH-News] Meet Emily In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Thanks Mark! You can find many of the bike trip photos on my facebook if you scroll through a bit. If you can't find them let me know and I'll send you a few. On Tue, Apr 12, 2022 at 11:07 PM Mark Rauterkus wrote: > Hi, > > Emily is a new ISCA member in recent weeks. She was featured in a podcast. > Hits on international theme! > > > https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vol-3-79-emily-daniels-riaa-and-aquatics-swimming-at/id1519847584?i=1000557074871 > > Making a blog post too: > > https://blog.swimisca.org/meet-emily-daniels-isca-member-aquatics-ad-in-seoul-south-korea-podcast/ > > Great interview Emily. > That bike trip -- wow! I want to see some of those photos. > > -- > Ta. > > > Mark Rauterkus Mark at Rauterkus.com > Webmaster, International Swim Coaches Association, SwimISCA.org > 412 298 3432 = cell > _______________________________________________ > CLOH-News mailing list > CLOH-News at six.pairlist.net > https://pairlist6.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/cloh-news > > More at http://CLOH.wikia.com > From mark.rauterkus at gmail.com Tue Apr 12 21:24:50 2022 From: mark.rauterkus at gmail.com (Mark Rauterkus) Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2022 21:24:50 -0400 Subject: [CLOH-News] Meet Emily In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Thanks, I'll check them out. Nice interview. Mark. On Tue, Apr 12, 2022 at 9:24 PM Emily Daniels wrote: > Thanks Mark! You can find many of the bike trip photos on my facebook if > you scroll through a bit. If you can't find them let me know and I'll send > you a few. > > On Tue, Apr 12, 2022 at 11:07 PM Mark Rauterkus > wrote: > >> Hi, >> >> Emily is a new ISCA member in recent weeks. She was featured in a podcast. >> Hits on international theme! >> >> >> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vol-3-79-emily-daniels-riaa-and-aquatics-swimming-at/id1519847584?i=1000557074871 >> >> Making a blog post too: >> >> https://blog.swimisca.org/meet-emily-daniels-isca-member-aquatics-ad-in-seoul-south-korea-podcast/ >> >> Great interview Emily. >> That bike trip -- wow! I want to see some of those photos. >> >> -- >> Ta. >> >> >> Mark Rauterkus Mark at Rauterkus.com >> Webmaster, International Swim Coaches Association, SwimISCA.org >> 412 298 3432 = cell >> > _______________________________________________ >> CLOH-News mailing list >> CLOH-News at six.pairlist.net >> https://pairlist6.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/cloh-news >> >> More at http://CLOH.wikia.com >> > -- -- Ta. Mark Rauterkus Mark at Rauterkus.com Webmaster, International Swim Coaches Association, SwimISCA.org Executive Director of SKWIM USA, a 501(c)(3), SKWIM.us The Pittsburgh Project - swim coach and head lifeguard Coach at The Ellis School for Swimming, T&F and Triathlon Pittsburgh Combined Water Polo Team & Renegades (Masters) CLOH.org & Rauterkus.com & 4Rs.org 412 298 3432 = cell From mark.rauterkus at gmail.com Fri Apr 15 11:24:32 2022 From: mark.rauterkus at gmail.com (Mark Rauterkus) Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2022 11:24:32 -0400 Subject: [CLOH-News] The ISCA East Age Group Meet continues for the next couple of days. Doing swim lessons? Message-ID: Hi All, Anyone going to attend the Central States Coaches Clinic in Chicago in the weeks to come. It is mid-May. ISCA has been promoting the event as a service provider is going to attend and have a bit of time with the audience attending. They offer a cool fundraising system. Widdyup. https://blog.swimisca.org/now-is-the-time-to-start-planning-how-you-are-going-to-spend-the-money/ I'm on the fence about attending myself. We've got an outdoor pool to open, so time away is difficult. + + Meanwhile, the ISCA East Showcase Elite Meet is progressing. Livestream. Lots of action and reposting on the ISCA Facebook wall. Maine swimmer from SEAL entered the meet in the 200 back with a seed time of 2:14.19. At prelims she finished in a 2:09.97. At finals, she dropped another 4.5 seconds to hit the wall at 2:05.39 breaking the meet record. Congratulations and Wow! + + Had a discussion with Robert Strauss of Miami and put that on the blog. https://blog.swimisca.org/early-steps-in-swimming-lessons-insights-from-experienced-coaches-and-instructors/ audio only https://app.talkshoe.com/episode/19184700 + + Who of you are doing swimming lessons or in charge of a swim lesson program? I expect to be doing lots of grassroots coaching stuff for the younger ones, especially this summer (for us in the North). -- Ta. Mark Rauterkus Mark at Rauterkus.com Webmaster, International Swim Coaches Association, SwimISCA.org 412 298 3432 = cell From mark.rauterkus at gmail.com Sat Apr 16 12:13:53 2022 From: mark.rauterkus at gmail.com (Mark Rauterkus) Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2022 12:13:53 -0400 Subject: [CLOH-News] Open Course for swim coaches from Bob Steele Message-ID: Hi, I'd love to have you all take a first peek at this. Then we'll promote it further. While at the ISCA Hall of Fame Summit / Clinic, Coach Bob Steele had a suite of videos that he offered to share out with everyone. Rather than him passing them along in email, we got them loaded into a free and open course for swim coaches. https://TinyURL.com/bobsteele This link will take you there. It is also via https://read.swimisca.org/courses/bob-steeles-open-course-for-swimming-coaches/ Note, you can add comments to the bottom of every lesson. And, the videos go to Vimeo. From there, you could download the video files, and also leave comments. -- Ta. Mark Rauterkus Mark at Rauterkus.com Webmaster, International Swim Coaches Association, SwimISCA.org 412 298 3432 = cell From mark.rauterkus at gmail.com Sat Apr 16 17:39:46 2022 From: mark.rauterkus at gmail.com (Mark Rauterkus) Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2022 17:39:46 -0400 Subject: [CLOH-News] Sawyer Hansen, 10-U boy, 200 IM goes 2:18.25 Message-ID: Hi, At the ISCA Clinic, we had a guest swimmer, Sawyer, swim a turn clinic with ISCA Hall of Fame Coach, Texas A&M's Steve Bultman. Jack Simon was asking how the youngster was doing at the meet. Just watched the livestream on Finals Saturday night and he went: 30.0 34.5 44.0 29.9 = 2:18.25. Second was 2:28.55. Looks like the kid put into practice what Steve was preaching. :) Meanwhile, it was Coach Jon Urbanchek who asking for the kids autograph on a U of Michigan Letter of Intent. (joking). Other fun facts at https://Blog.SwimISCA.org, with links to results. -- Ta. Mark Rauterkus Mark at Rauterkus.com Webmaster, International Swim Coaches Association, SwimISCA.org From performanceaq at gmail.com Tue Apr 19 08:35:04 2022 From: performanceaq at gmail.com (Kathleen Klein Prindle) Date: Tue, 19 Apr 2022 08:35:04 -0400 Subject: [CLOH-News] Open Course for swim coaches from Bob Steele In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: This is great! Love that it is available at no cost for coaches. *KATHLEEN K. PRINDLE* *PERFORMANCE AQUATICS SWIM CLUB HEAD COACH/CEOUSA Swimming Board of DirectorsVP/Finance, Florida Gold Coast LSC Board of DirectorsHead Coach, Grandview Prep SwimmingVP, ASCA Board of Directors 2014-2020FHSAA Advisory Board 2014-2020PHONE: 561.212.7175www.PerformanceAquatics.com www.twitter.com/@SWIM4PAQ * STATEMENT OF CONFIDENTIALITY: The information in this email and attached is legally privileged and confidential, and intended only for the use of the addressee listed on this email. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, alteration, or copying of this email and attached is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately notify the sender by contacting the telephone number listed above or replying to this email. On Sat, Apr 16, 2022 at 12:14 PM Mark Rauterkus wrote: > Hi, > > I'd love to have you all take a first peek at this. Then we'll promote it > further. > > While at the ISCA Hall of Fame Summit / Clinic, Coach Bob Steele had a > suite of videos that he offered to share out with everyone. > > Rather than him passing them along in email, we got them loaded into a free > and open course for swim coaches. > > https://TinyURL.com/bobsteele > > This link will take you there. > > It is also via > > https://read.swimisca.org/courses/bob-steeles-open-course-for-swimming-coaches/ > > Note, you can add comments to the bottom of every lesson. > And, the videos go to Vimeo. From there, you could download the video > files, and also leave comments. > > > > -- > Ta. > > > Mark Rauterkus Mark at Rauterkus.com > Webmaster, International Swim Coaches Association, SwimISCA.org > 412 298 3432 = cell > _______________________________________________ > CLOH-News mailing list > CLOH-News at six.pairlist.net > https://pairlist6.pair.net/mailman/listinfo/cloh-news > > More at http://CLOH.wikia.com > From mark.rauterkus at gmail.com Thu Apr 28 07:28:35 2022 From: mark.rauterkus at gmail.com (Mark Rauterkus) Date: Thu, 28 Apr 2022 07:28:35 -0400 Subject: [CLOH-News] Rant - Put Yourself First Message-ID: New article with a video on Read.SwimISCA.org I'm going to open this up to the world, for 48 hours. Then it will slide into the Global Library for ISCA Members. https://read.swimisca.org/healthy-ways-to-put-yourself-first/ Comments on the post are most welcome. -- Ta. Mark Rauterkus Mark at Rauterkus.com Webmaster, International Swim Coaches Association, SwimISCA.org = = = Healthy Ways to put yourself ?first? VIDEO CLOH.ORG 0 COMMENTS CLOH.ORG The ability to set goals and achieve them requires mustering up the courage to take responsibility for your life. That involves putting yourself and your wellness as a high priority. Making it a priority to take care of your mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. Some might say, ?Put yourself first.? Athletes and swimmers know what it means to be #1 ? and first. Others say to put yourself third ? behind God and behind your family. Others talk of putting the team first, then the individual. Be it first, fourth, or whatever ? you decide those details. But, be sure to look as to where you put your keen interests. Creating the life that you desire is up to you. It can?t be the responsibility of others. You cannot create the life that you desire if you keep getting in the way of yourself by thinking and caring too much about others. No doubt, caring for the needs of others is a natural human instinct, but it should not always be to your own detriment. Many people are oblivious to the realization that they are the architects of their fortunes. They like to believe that putting the needs of others first, before their own, follows a universal moral code of conduct that you must adhere to, the failure of which makes them less human or less fortunate in life. There are various reasons why people believe that putting the needs of others ahead of their own is the best and only way to live. They may think people will stop liking them. They may think that being a tireless caregiver gives them a sense of purpose and fulfillment. Some sincerely feel responsible for others, or worse, they don?t feel worthy of making themselves a priority. Whichever one of the above categories you may find yourself in, the good news is that you can reset your thinking. Sadly, many people today suffer from thoughts of negating their own needs for the benefit of others. It is, however, essential to know that this thinking is false. You need to unshackle yourself from them to successfully take charge of your life and fully accomplish your goals. Rather than confining your thoughts to the preconceived notion of scary consequence that would supposedly befall on you if you put yourself first, it is much more reassuring to focus on the numerous benefits guaranteed by putting yourself first. The importance of this is tied to many wholesome benefits some of which include: Being more productive. Being happier and more joyful. Having more energy. Receiving more respect from others. Improved relationships. Experiencing less fear. Suffering from less stress. Feeling less resentment. Experiencing less depressed. These are the key areas where you stand to benefit if you learn to put yourself first. Take time to look at various healthy ways to put yourself first to gain the many wonderful benefits. Of course, You Matter - splash Strategies for Putting Yourself First Below are some healthy ways and tips that can help you develop the habit of putting yourself first without burning bridges or negatively affecting your energy, enthusiasm, and motivation. Following them helps you achieve your goals, protect your mental and physical wellbeing, and overcome even your biggest challenges. Choose Your Purpose Having a clear purpose in life is essential. It is the simplest, most basic thing every person needs to live a fulfilling and satisfying life. Without a clear sense of purpose, you will end up living your life haphazardly. Your purpose also makes it easier for you to say ?No? to people and things that do not align with your highest good. Being aware of your life purpose and living it helps you identify those things that you need to do and when you need to do them. By consciously reaffirming your purpose regularly, you will be inspired to multiply your efforts of taking action to see your purpose fulfilled. Live by a Vision Putting yourself first also requires that you develop a clear vision of the life that you want to lead. A vision keeps you focused on the journey of your life. A clear vision will allow you to effectively prioritize your tasks and projects as the important things will align with your purpose and vision of your ultimate life. To get clear about your vision, start by reflecting on these three questions: Who do I want to be? What do I want to do? How do you want to feel? If you are unsure about your vision, ruminating on these questions will assist you in getting clear about what you want out of life. Set Personal Goals and Plan Setting personal goals is a wise way to ensure your vision becomes a reality. Goals make the realization of your vision much more achievable and will keep you motivated and focused on what you want out of life. After taking the time to set your goals, set aside regular time to plan how you will achieve each of them. Learn New Skills As you draw up your goals and develop your vision, you may find you need to learn new skills to make your ideal life a reality. Take some time to identify those areas that you may be lacking in knowledge and skills. Then take proactive steps to bridge the gap between your present level and your desired level regarding your knowledge and skills. Set Personal Boundaries Setting person boundaries is a skill you need to master when learning how to put yourself first because you will need it a lot on every step of your journey. That is especially true if you tend to be a people-pleaser. Others are used to you backing down and giving them what you want, so you?ll need to stay strong. Look them in the eye and kindly say, ?No, thank you.? Even when they try to convince you to think otherwise, practice sticking to your decision by not get pressured into consenting. Setting personal boundaries is a vital skill because it enables you to defend your time and your rights which is an essential component of putting yourself first. Get Exercise Putting yourself first isn?t only about goal setting and getting ahead. It?s also about taking the time for self-care. After all, if you don?t take care of your health, you?ll be unable to live your purpose or fulfill your life?s vision. Put yourself and your health first by starting a program of regular exercise as soon as possible if you aren?t already doing so. Engaging in a brisk daily walk is all that?s needed to improve and maintain your health. Eat Healthy A healthy diet is equally as important as your body?s need to exercise. Eating a nutritious diet is a huge part of taking care of your health and putting yourself first. If your diet needs a major overhaul, take it one step at a time and work your way up to your ideal diet. Remember, putting yourself first is about being kind to yourself. Sleep More Getting sufficient sleep is another essential component of putting yourself first. It is also necessary for boosting your performance and replenishing your energy. By getting enough sleep, you will be better equipped to face the hurdles of the new day with greater confidence, energy, and enthusiasm. Never allow anyone or anything come between you and the need to get enough sleep. Schedule Relaxation Sometimes you may be lacking the energy you need to live your ultimate life. Rather than trying to push through such times, it is better to maximize your relaxation and recovery. You can engage in activities that will help reduce fatigue and replenish your energy, such as meditation, yoga, massage, or a quick nap. If you find you run low on energy and motivation on a regular basis, start scheduling relaxation or downtime into your day. A consistent relaxation routine will keep you on more of an even-keel, so you don?t burn out. Journal Apparently, you have 60,000 or more thoughts per day. When you feel you have a lot to do and you are overwhelmed with too many ideas, journaling will help clear your head. Journaling can also lead to better self-awareness, which is the foundation of putting yourself first. You can journal any way you wish?with paper and pen or by using an app. You might choose to journal every day or only when you feel overwhelmed or unsettled. Whatever works for you is perfect. Practice Gratitude Take some time each day to reflect on the positives in your life. It?s easy to focus on the things we?d like to change and neglect to be appreciative for all we have. It is very important to have a realistic perspective on your life and identify the positives for the sake of your health and wellbeing. As you find the time to write down and reflect on all the things you are grateful for each day, you will reduce your stress levels and naturally find more and more to be grateful for in your life. Putting yourself first is something you must make a conscious effort to do. You must fill your cup first, or you end up with nothing left to give to others. Even when you face negative reactions from people who feel that you are selfish for putting yourself first, remembering the tips outlined above. Applying them gives you the wherewithal to go on regardless. Live the life that you desire. Interactive Question Use the comment box below and tell the world what you put as your number one priority. Is it your parents? Is it your creator? Is it your integrity and honesty? Is it your health and wellness? Is it your friends? Think on it. We'd love to see your answers and replies.