Duquesne Club Swim Team

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Another productive day with our swim coaching seminars. Three presenters. Coach Yash was an Olympic swimmer and coaches in Surname in South America and was a teammate with Anthony Nesty, now of Florida Gators and USA Swimming. He helps swimmers and coaches with his business often in the Caribbean.

Every lane you travel, every curiosity you entertain, every tool you master, and every episode life brings your way—each one is a classroom, if you’re paying attention.

The aquatics world is full of lessons waiting to be discovered. The next time you find yourself stuck in traffic, ask yourself what you can observe or learn in that moment. Hopefully, your traffic is with practice mates and displays as feet in front of you.

When your mind questions actions of others, treat it as a spark for growth, not just a fleeting thought. Every tool you pick up, whether it’s a digital app or a simple pen, is an opportunity to create, improve, and innovate. And every episode, every big event or quiet moment aims to teaches us something new, if we stay open and aware.

On our water-filled journey, learning isn’t limited to classrooms or textbooks. It’s woven into everyday experiences. The secret is to pay attention, stay curious, and embrace every encounter as a chance to grow.

The next time life presents the squad with a challenge or a new path, remember: every lane, every question, every tool, every episode can be your classroom. Stay open. Keep learning. And watch how far you can go.

We believe that true strength is built together. Every time we support each other—whether it's cheering for a swimmer in the pool, encouraging an athlete on their journey, or celebrating every single lap completed—we grow as a community. Each story shared, every idea exchanged, and every bit of progress made brings us closer, one step at a time.

Together, we lift one another up. Because when we focus on helping others succeed, we all rise higher. Join us, and let's make a difference—one swimme

Why Coaches Are Quitting—And What Needs to Change. Sadly, too many coaches are walking away from sports and the pool. Not because they hate sports, but because of broken systems. Here's the hard truth about what’s really pushing great coaches out.

Parents see every day the difference a great coach makes. Girls who feel heard and supported by coaches are more likely to enjoy their sport and continue playing (Aspen Institute Project Play, 2020). Coaches who emphasize skill mastery over winning foster higher enjoyment and retention (LaVoi et al., 2019). Your encouragement, paired with a caring coach, creates the environment where girls feel safe, confident, and motivated to stay in the game.

Great coaches don’t just teach the game, they change it. 80% of girls say a positive coach relationship is a top reason they keep playing (Aspen Institute Project Play, 2020). And girls who feel heard by coaches are 2.5× more likely to stay in sport (Aspen Institute Project Play, 2020). Focusing on skill mastery, effort, and joy, rather than only winning, helps girls thrive, enjoy sport, and stay engaged season after season.

A great water polo coach, author, and key friend in my publishing life gets a fitting honor. Monte's memory gets a wonderful tribute at Long Beach City College. He was a coach's coach to many, even from a distance.

He was a devoted Olympian and man of sport in the highest order.

https://swimswam.com/long-beach-city-college-names-aquatics-center-after-legendary-coach-monte-nitzkowski/

If anyone is in town this summer -- get involved in some water polo. Tuesdays & Thursdays at 5:30 or so -- at Ammon.

https://www.post-gazette.com/life/goodness/2025/08/02/pittsburgh-renegades-water-polo/stories/202508030018
Water polo coverage!

Water polo in Western Pa.? Pittsburgh Renegades have been battling in the pool for 50 years On a sweltering July night in the Hill District, an eclectic group of about 30 people — hailing from countries across the world — battle for...

Stay safe this summer! It has been a nasty one with water, heat, floods and bad news.