Presentation slides from Mark@Rauterkus.com for AOAP / NDPA conference in Reno about Creative Programming for summer pools and country clubs

1. Coach Mark Rauterkus
AOAP & NDPA
Reno 2024
Mark@Rauterkus.com
Version 3
Presentation and
Online course at
Read.SwimISCA.org

2. Course Coupon:
AOAP+NDPA-2024
https://Read.SwimISCA.org/aoap

3. My Domains

4. A place for eating & drinking
Fun party theme: The ‘70s.

5. Lifeguards vs. Coaches

6. Party plans
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Birthdays, Graduations, Rentals, of course.
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Musical nights, decade party
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Family Bingo
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DJ, inflatable, train – oh my.
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Scholastic officials & coaches outing.
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First responders
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Family camp-out overnight
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Movies (flopped) (tip: Sports specific)
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B.P. checks / health screenings
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Battle of the bands.

7. “Free time,” a banished concept
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https://vimeo.com/879885991?share=copy

8. Endless Pool
Dream!
Coach at St. Petersburg’s
North Shore Aquatic Complex did it. (Now @ Cal)

9. Competitive Swimming / Festival
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https://vimeo.com/848038759?share=copy
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Swim Festival in Uganda
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Tail that wags the dog, too often.
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Kevin DeForrest’s never heard this at the pool.
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Swim Teams!
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Grown Up Swimming

10. Diving Bricks
https://vimeo.com/909264418?share=copy

11. Water Polo: Avoid Bottom Friendly
https://vimeo.com/909528376?share=copy

12. Flexible fit
SKWIM.us

13. Girls win at SKWIM, again

14. Wee ones too

15. Recycled Trophies

16. Adults enjoy playing in games too

17. Water exercise class loves SKWIM

18. Underwater Hockey
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Article:
https://www.pittsburghmag
azine.com/find-out-how-to
-play-hockey-at-the-botto
m-of-a-pool/

19. Fin Swimming

20. Underwater Chess

21. Game culture explained
How to Host a Successful Game Night
Podcast: 29 minutes, WNYC
Guest: Andrew Lynch, Community
development and inventory manager at a
game store, Brooklyn Strategist.
Board games are a great pastime, lasting
anywhere from 3 minutes to many, many
hours. Learn about the best games to play and
get tips on how to host a well run game night.
http://www.wnyc.org/story/how-host-successful
-game-night/
https://thebrooklynstrategist.com/

22. Multi-generational Game Night
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Posting from a Church
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Game Night Potluck - January 27 at 5:30
Please RSVP by Thursday!
As we welcome the new year, let's come together to share
delicious food, laughter, and fun. Please sign up to attend and
bring a delicious dish here. If you'd be willing to bring a game and
lead it, please sign up here. Please plan to pack in and pack out
(bring your own dishes and utensils and take them home to wash.)

23. P.E. Games
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https://americancoachingacademy.com/team/
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https://www.loom.com/share/757df50bf6b04a1385cbd43ee
d636f7a?sid=d33a9ab3-293f-4164-bcd4-a2857e40d866
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Cooperative Games, Terry Orlick
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Bob Steele’s Games & Gimmicks

24. Bottle Match, Concentration w
Group
https://vimeo.com/908823189?share=copy

25. Tug-of-War w Tractor
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https://vimeo.com/909106529?share=copy
Swim equipment flap:
Kickboards
Surgical tubing
Towers
TRX7

26. PVC Challenges
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https://vimeo.com/909118409?share=copy

27. Backstroke start over noodle
https://vimeo.com/909897196?share=copy

28. Springboard Diving
https://photos.app.go
o.gl/JXm418cbXUhc
5edU7

29. Jumping games

30. Jumping, coordination, line-dance
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https://vimeo.com/908820365?share=copy

31. Relays, Fitness Challenges
https://vimeo.com/909190664?share=copy

32. Slip n Slide
https://vimeo.com/909525263?share=copy

33. Musical chairs, speed dribble, grab
the prize
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https://vimeo.com/909186884?share=copy

34. Simultaneous Dribble Circle
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https://www.loom.com/share/3f68b29288124b85b11c8b06
368d53c8?sid=684fdc4b-1e52-435d-a2ee-9852beecf204
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Source:
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/Ur2Hn4JN9qPCVUBw/?
mibextid=UalRPS

35. Test Sets
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https://isca.blue/swimming-test-sets-hub-page/
Favorite: 25 x 25(yards or meters) @ :25
Teaches distance, time, counting, clock management, pace.
Run the distance with a lane line spread in the grass.
In water run the width (25-feet, ish)
Advanced: Pulse Plots from SprintSalo (ebook)
Test sets work wonders as data gathering, displays progress, familiar.
Connecting the fitness with performances.

36. Tell stories. Gather stories!
S6.CLOH.org
Stories of Water for Kids
Perspectives matter.
Experiences.
Entertaining.
Water safety!
Tours too.
Bonus: Host Shark Tank Stories,
for $ @ pool.

37. Quiz Challenge / water safety https://SKWIM.us

38. Surfing on mat with human waves
https://vimeo.com/909198677?share=copy

39. Foil surfing from dock start
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https://vimeo.com/909205992?share=copy

40. A for Athlete
https://aforathlete.fandom.com/wiki/CLOH

41. Phone charge with Coke & potato
https://vimeo.com/909212363?share=copy

42. Knot around Tree
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https://www.loom.com/share/952469affe4d4b679e25f551e76
2092b?sid=b81be3f7-ba46-4ab4-958b-53a321eaf6d7
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Any space works
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Scout centric
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Craft-like
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Following instructions
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Learn first, then teach another
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Daily challenge

43. Murals
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Go with staff strengths!
Always time for art. Lean into talents
of others. Summer-long project.
Shows off elsewhere, including
parades.

44. $29 lifetime calendar app
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Get AppSumo, TidyCal
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Example at https://Rauterkus.com
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Use for booking private swim lessons for staff.
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Can obtain payment with the reservation.
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Integration with Google Calendar.
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Or, add landing pages, build a contact list.

46. Drama, play, theater script
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Mental Skills for Young Athletes (course)
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Also a script version for a drama production

47. Deep Dive Ideas
Pending
UCAN Boat, includes Build a Boat
U CAN Do Triathlons, includes Barefoot Biathlon
Podcast: Swim Guide
Webinars: Swim Fin, Dual Boards, CS Magazine
Available Courses:
U CAN Teach
Yoga
Of course:
Lifeguard Certification & CPR / First Aid

49. Presentation 2025