Navigating Neva
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Navigating Neva
Mark Rauterkus
In this episode of Navigating Neva, Nicole and Wes welcome Mark — host of the Heavy or Not podcast, ISCA contributor, and longtime advocate for gameplay and water polo.
We dive into:
- Why water polo is one of the most unique (and underrated) sports in aquatics.
- How gameplay keeps kids engaged and builds long-term swim development.
- The vision and impact of ISCA (International Swim Coaches Association).
- The story behind Heavy or Not — and how Mark decides what’s truly “heavy.”
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