Episode #23 - Reflections from Three Diverse Wave Makers
A heartfelt farewell to water safety warrior Bob Pratt anchors this emotionally charged episode. From the depths of organizational politics to the heights of Olympic aspirations, we explore three wave makers reshaping the aquatic landscape.
- Bob Pratt's Farewell: A champion for drowning prevention, Bob reflects on his lifelong mission and the often-unseen obstacles in public safety work.
- Katinka Hosszu’s Mental Edge: From five Olympics to mastering pressure, Katinka shares behind-the-scenes moments on Unfiltered Waters—and proves why she's still the Iron Lady.
- Dr. G on Aerobic Development: Genedijus Sokolovas sounds the alarm: if we miss key developmental windows (ages 11–12), swimmers may never reach their potential. Are most teams meeting the mark? His answer: not even close.
- Olympic Event Expansion: With LA28 adding 50-meter fly, back, and breast, what’s next for swim programming and athlete prep?
- Power of Positivity: Katinka shares the Olympic advice that shaped her mindset—and how it might’ve backfired early on.
"This is NOT okay! We bid farewell to Bob Pratt, hear Katinka Hosszu’s mental strategy secrets, and get a wake-up call on aerobic training from Dr. G. Episode #23 of Heavy or Not is packed with emotion, science, and calls to action. Plus, we’re spotlighting the Olympics, youth training windows, and what it takes to keep athletes—and entire communities—safe in the water. Ready to rethink what swimming can be? Let’s go."
Explore Bob’s legacy and the free Water Safety Jam course at: https://Read.SwimISCA.org