After repeated requests, this single is being lifted from the rewind show, #50, at the end of season one and put into its own episode.

CDs were pressed and offered at The Eastern States Clinic and elsewhere, but too few have CD players. Go figure. Enjoy the tune delivered by recycled electrons. Its message is a calling for you to do a complete rewind of the prior episodes. Binge on the content and skip into the future with confidence! But no running on the pool deck.

This song shows what happens when AI writes a track for a gritty show about real human struggle in swimming and coaching.

Heavy Or Not: The Single is a machine-made, vintage-inspired musical experiment that hits like a lost 45 RPM classic—pressed with purpose, soaked in soul, and spun by artificial intelligence.

This isn’t just another song release. It’s what happens when emotion meets algorithm.
And it’s about to change how we think about music, storytelling, and tech.

• Want to feel vintage vibes without breaking the bank?
• Ever wonder what it sounds like when AI creates art that hits you in the gut?
• Think old-school records are dead? Let this track prove you wrong.
• If you love real music with a twist you won’t see coming—keep listening.
• Warning: You may not believe a machine made this…

Whether you're a nostalgic crate-digger, a future-focused creator, or just someone who loves a good story set to music—this one's for you.

Hit play. Heavy Or Not… you decide. And, let us know.

If you want help in crafting your own song for your team, an ISCA travel meet, senior night or the team banquet, then subscribe and then attend our roundtable discussions. We would love to share your song in a future episode.

#preach #sing #coach #play

New Roundtable Series for for Aquatic Professionals and Coaches:

1. Insurance,
2. Intellectual Property,
3. Technology,
4. Fun & Games, and
5. Broadcasting

What Every Coach Needs to Hear From the OG Swim Guy

Coach Mark Rauterkus breaks down new coaching resources, roundtables, and media opportunities for swim professionals. Watch to learn how you can get involved, access free content, and stay ahead in the industry.

• Overview of the five weekly roundtables: CYA (insurance), IP in the pool, Tech, Fun & Games, and Broadcasting.
• Details on WAFSU.org webinars and seminars for schools, universities, and international coaches.
• Pathways to present your own content on the podcast or at roundtable events.
• Quick look at the TV show vision and some related media projects (Apple TV’s “Stick,” local Pittsburgh shows). Got ideas?

Live from the Eastern States Clinic – Featuring Mark Rauterkus

Get ready to rethink community and what you thought you knew about swim coaching. In this episode of Heavy or Not, Mark Rauterkus — the OG Swim Guy and ISCA webmaster — drops five powerful ideas that challenge the status quo of competitive swimming, youth sports, and coach development.

From water safety to podcasting, tech tools to mental health for young athletes, this talk at the Eastern States Clinic is packed with insight, experience, and vision for the future of aquatic leadership.

Topics Covered:

• The future of swim education

• Tech innovation in coaching

• Mental skills training for young athletes

• Live streaming and media in aquatic sports

• The global coaching community via WAFSU

Whether you're a high school swim coach, swim parent, or athlete — this is a must-listen.

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This episode of Heavy Or Not, The OG Swim Guide, jumps into a podcast from friend and we replay a recent releaseof Navigating Neva. We had a sit down interview with Nicole and Wes -- and myself, Mark Rauterkus. The coach, podcaster, and ISCA contributor comes gushing about and we explore how swimming, water polo, and tech are reshaping aquatics today.

We cover:

• How Mark launched the “Heavy Or Not” podcast and his vision for expanding its reach.
• Using water polo to keep swimmers engaged and create a pipeline for lifelong aquatic participation.
• Mark’s diverse coaching background—from high‑school and college pools to community programs and the Pittsburgh Public Schools “Summer Dreamers.”
• The role of the International Swim Coaches Association (ISCA) in hosting meets, providing education, and upcoming AI‑driven tools.
• Practical AI & CRM solutions that streamline pool operations, sponsor outreach, and coach‑parent communications.