The mighty Marshall M and its Hurd has lost its way and it now cries for the women swimmers, divers and coaches -- as well as for the entire state of West Virginia.
An Opening, Closing, Exit and Calls to Action for WPIAL Swimmers, Broadcasters and crafting our ISCA Hall of Fame Tributes
They CUT Women’s Swimming and Diving at Marshall University just as the team was departing for its conference meet. Ugh squared.
Nobody is explaining the Title IX confusion.
In this episode, I break down what’s really happening, how you can take action, and why this affects every program in the country.
Swim Community: Your urgent steps are necessary on various fronts.
If you care about swimming, broadcasting, or protecting women’s sports, you cannot skip this episode. I’m unboxing a new book Mental Skills for Young Athletes, calling out a blundering hurd issue, seeking bio insights for WPIAL athletes and asking YOU to help shape the future Hall of Fame Tribute for the class of 2026.
A strong voice for women's sports in reels on Facebook from Jackie Johnston, https://www.facebook.com/jackie.johnston.5220
| Short | Long |
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| They CUT Women’s Swimming?! | Marshall University just cut women’s swimming & diving—and almost nobody is explaining the Title IX confusion correctly. This episode asks what’s really happening. Learn how you can take action, and why this affects every program in the country. |
| Stop Ignoring This, Swim Community | If you care about swimming, broadcasting, or protecting women’s sports, you cannot skip this episode. See the unboxing my new book Mental Skills for Young Athletes, calling out ways for human interest to enter the WPIAL experience, and asking YOU to help shape the future of swim coverage. |
| Coaches & Fans — We Need You | I need swimmers, coaches, and Hall of Fame tribute contributors. We’ve got tribute videos that are missing your photos. Swim broadcasts are needing some improvements, and a mastermind hopes to form for swim commentators. If you love this sport, this is your moment to step up. |
| A Big Mistake Killing Swim Programs | Programs aren’t just “getting cut.” There’s a bigger story — misinterpretation, silence, and lack of coordinated advocacy. In Episode 91, I share what’s happening at Marshall, how to support women’s swimming, and how mental skills training might be more important than ever. |
| This Episode Pushes to Change Swimming | New book launch. Urgent petitions. Broadcast overhaul. Hall of Fame tributes. And one powerful “access to success” mindset challenge that might shift how you approach your career and this sport entirely. This isn’t just housekeeping — it’s a call to action. |
This episode is strong because it blends:
- Urgency (Marshall cut)
- Authority (new book + Hall of Fame ties)
- Community action (petition, mastermind, submissions)
- Insider positioning (broadcast feedback + collaboration)
- Reflection prompt with a fortune mindset moment