I was the first to do a double axel -
which is a novice move today.
Richard Totten "Dick" Button
Friday, January 31, 2025
Sunday, January 19, 2025
Quote of the Day
Man arrives as a novice at each stage of his life.
Sébastien-Roch Nicolas, a.k.a. Nicolas Chamfort
Saturday, January 18, 2025
Any Takers?
Job posting:
YOUR DAY-TO-DAY AS OUR HEAD SWIM TEAM COACH
Each day, you step onto the pool deck as the cornerstone of the ACC
Dolphin Swim Team. You guide swimmers through well-planned practices,
fostering a love for the sport while honing their skills. Safety is
always at the top of your mind as you diligently supervise every
activity, ensuring a secure and supportive environment. You build
meaningful relationships with team members, parents, and your assistant
coaches, creating a sense of camaraderie and trust. Whether you're
planning swim meets with the team presidents, managing schedules, or
communicating updates, you seamlessly coordinate every aspect of the
program. Your mentorship inspires young athletes, and your leadership
strengthens the bond between the swim team and the broader club
community.
Quote of the Day
So, two cheers for Democracy: one
because it admits variety and two
because it permits criticism.
Edward Morgan "E.M." Forster
Friday, January 17, 2025
Quote of the Day
I spent three of the best years of my life in 10th grade.
Robert George "Bob" Uecker
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
How do we stop doping?
San Antonio legend George Block joined us on Episode LXVI of A2B back in October.
He shared info on technology that could catch drug cheats.
Listen to our visit here
00:01 – Disclaimer
00:21 – George Block
bio
02:10 – San Antonio
drownings
05:28 – Benefits of
the sport
07:07 – Cell phone vs.
swim lessons
08:03 – Introducing
George Block
08:33 – Long course
water
10:20 – AAAA
14:40 – The “D” word
15:15 – Northside
Swim Center
16:11 – Acronym
overload
20:13 – Limited Texas
options
24:38 – WSCA &
anti-doping
30:32 – New testing
technology
33:44 – Long-term
consequences
34:55 – Pan Zhanle
35:35 – Team USA
issues
39:22 – Mike Unger
44:48 – Training the
world
47:55 – What hasn’t
changed?
50:13 – Flunking
retirement
54:59 – Wrapping it up
Quote of the Day
The dawn is not distant, nor is the
night starless; love is eternal.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Thursday, January 09, 2025
Tuesday, January 07, 2025
Ira Klein on A2B
Next up is episode LXV, recorded in October.
We chatted with Sarasota Tsunami's Ira Klein.
Listen here
00:01 – Disclaimer
00:24 – How to be a
Great Swim Parent
01:23 – Ira Klein on
swim parenting
03:48 – Eddie Reese
book
04:18 – Introducing Ira
Klein
04:43 – Sarasota
Tsunami Swim Team
08:35 – Cindy’s Sue
Nami Swims
09:07 – Hurricanes
11:00 – USAS Club Services
13:15 – Coaching up
the parents
17:25 – USAS staffing
22:47 – Team USA
trials & camps
27:35 – Looking within
for a CEO?
28:33 – Going
coach-owned?
31:24 – AAU to USAS
w/ASCA
32:33 – Professional
attire
33:50 – What isn’t
new?
36:36 – Terry Laughlin
40:20 – Ira’s coaching
journey
43:55 – Create the best
environment
50:04 – Surviving the
long haul
54:04 – Wrapping it up
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