#27 A Coach's Strategy

In this conversation, recorded on September 24th, 2020, Coach and I talk to past swimmer and 2-time Sectional Champion in the 100 Free, Aaron Weatherholt.  Coach referred to Aaron as the "Silent Killer," and many past swimmers commented during the live session about Aaron's many attempts to skip sets when Coach wasn't looking!  Enjoy the Conversation

In this conversation, Coach and I talk to past swimmer's Michelle Heitkemper, Sally Mills, and Laurie Dreyling.  These three joined Coach in 1981, his first year at Tell City, and by the time they were Seniors, joined with Karen Ludwig, were on Coach's first state relay, the 400 Free Relay.  These three formed the base of Coach's swim program at Tell City, from lifeguarding to teaching swim lessons and future swimmers how to swim, their impact lasted for years after they left.  

In this conversation, Coach and talk to brothers Neal, Andy, Tyler, and Grant Dickman.  All four brothers swam for Coach, which practically spanned his entire career at Tell City.  Enjoy the conversation.

In this Conversation, Coach and I talk to his nieces, Teri, Jayma, and Tracy, and his daughter Tami.  Coach's nieces all swam for Jasper and he had the opportunity to watch them all compete against his team.  Enjoy the Conversation

In this conversation, Coach and I talk to another member of the 1995 and '96 Sectional Championship Teams, and 1996 Tell City Graduate, Eric Wilcher.  Eric swam the 200 and 500 freestyles all four years of high school, but during Sectional his Senior year, Coach made a surprise move and pulled him from the 500 and put him in the 100 free where he placed 3rd. We discuss this, and many other things.  Enjoy the Conversation.  

In this conversation, Coach and I talk to Kristen Mansfield, Lydia Butler, and Beth Godthaab.  These three were members of the three consecutive 1997, '98 and '99 Sectional Championship Teams, and all three got the opportunity to swim in the State Meet their Senior Year.  

Coach and I talk to three members of Tell City's record 200 and 400 Freestyle Relays and 1997 graduates, Scott Godthaab, Bryce Stath, and Jeff Simpson.  

In this conversation, Coach an I talk to Steven George and Phil Simpson on the 2003 Boy's PAC Championship.  

Ryan Oberhausen and Calvin Cash, 1996 graduates, discuss being on the back to back sectional title teams and team antics they played on Coach during their four years on the team.  Enjoy the conversations.  

Coach and I talk to his past UofE teammate and past University of Hawaii swim coach Bruce Kennard on strategies to get athlete buy-in.