Coach Roy Snyder has been at the helm of the Wilson HS swim teams in Reading PA for over 60 years! Our visit with him is like strolling through a most impressive library. Join Bob and me as we are entertained and educated during this fascinating visit.
We mentioned two external items in the podcast and promised to list them here.
1-The one-time-only Olympic event that might have put observers to sleep faster than listening to this podcast, the PLUNGE, is covered in great depth and style here:
2-One of the most heartwarming Olympic commercials explored a topic we discussed with Roy, that of kids following their passions and finding their joy, and is titled simply, "It's OK." We think it's BETTER than "OK"!
https://youtu.be/aJSZSHmMj5Y?si=iu03vLxdeAU9142X
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Timeline for this episode:
00:01 – Disclaimer & banter
00:33 – Join ASCA
02:26 – Abbott/Button Special
02:42 – Introducing Roy Snyder
03:17 – Origins of Wilson HS swimming
05:48 – A total program
06:39 – YMCA & HS highlights
08:26 – Depth = Dual Strength
09:40 – Day in the life of a WHS Bulldog
12:00 – One-man band?
14:00 – Aerobic wins
16:03 – Roy’s start at Allentown HS
17:46 – Doc Counsilman & George Breen
19:23 – What hasn’t changed?
21:05 – Breaststroke turns & finishes
25:58 – AD or AD?
30:33 – Assistant coach Alison Snyder
32:37 – Canadian Butterfly
33:17 – Plunge for Distance
36:03 – A look in the rearview
39:44 – Patience NOW!?!?
40:12 – Kristy Kowal
40:59 – Wrapping it up
