Navigating Neva Podcast | Gameplay, Water Polo & Heavy Conversations with Mark

This week on Navigating Neva, Nicole and Wes are joined by Mark — host of the Heavy or Not podcast, proud supporter of ISCA, and lifelong advocate for gameplay and water polo.

The conversation spans the heart of aquatics:

Water Polo – Why the sport is so unique and how it can inspire the next generation of swimmers.

Gameplay & Swim Development – Keeping kids engaged, active, and in love with the water.

ISCA’s Role – What the International Swim Coaches Association is building for the future of aquatics.

Podcasting with Purpose – How Heavy or Not came to life and why Mark brings a different energy to aquatic conversations.

Mark also shares one of his most meaningful memories — coaching his City League team to a section championship in a nail-biting relay win where both of his sons played a part.

🎧 Tune in to hear how passion, sport, and storytelling come together to push aquatics forward.

Find Mark

Podcast on Libsyn and in Spotify

On the show Mark mentioned SwimInflux you can find that here

Mark mentioned John Hogg and Mental Skills for Young Athletes