Coach Mark Rauterkus

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My "running mates" and I have been blogging for a long time -- even before the term "blog" was invented.

I have coached more than 10,000 athletes and get to teaches about 200 kids how to swim every year. One former swimmers serves in the U.S. Senate. Another swimmer, a Pittsburgh Public Schools student, claimed the city's first W.P.I.A.L. gold medal and W.P.I.A.L. record. Our team was the first in the city to win a W.P.I.A.L. section title, in any sport.

Having worked for more than 52 different athletic directors and 35 principals, Coach Mark's swimmers established state records in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois and New England. I was the first to publish an electronic book in any sport, and I coined the term, "red zone."

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Coach Mark Rauterkus displaying "Last Lap" at Art All Night in 2018.

Recent blog postings:

Merry Christmas

HBD2BJ.

Merry Christmas

Let’s not re-start the war on drugs with this vape madness

When will politicians learn and avoid their over-reaching? PA law-maker wants to outlaw flavored vape products. Humm. We're finally getting[...]

I have good news and bad news.

Catherine’s interview on the show, Doctor Radio, about hearing health

Interview comes in two parts. The middle commercials were removed due to YouTube issues with the pop music.

Obit: Margaretmary Zoffel

Margaretmary R. ZoffelOn Wednesday, October 2, 2019, Margaretmary Zoffel of Allison Park (formerly of Penn Hills) passed away peacefully at[...]

Mrs. Rauterkus to some, but known worldwide as Catherine V. Palmer, Ph.D., Director of Audiology at UPMC and President of the American Academy of Audiology

Wisconsin Rauterkus nominated for teaching award

Teaching is one of our strong suits. Three cheers for teachers everywhere, especially Constance.

Left vs. Right is a fake battle. I’ve been saying this for years.

This is from another author, but it goes far in making the case that the real battle is about being[...]

Become a certified lifeguard, like me!

Lifeguard classes are happening. Watch for the news at https://Guard.CLOH.org.

Catherine, crushing it at the AAA Conference General Assembly in Columbus, Ohio

Hail To Pitt! Catherine Palmer, Ph.D., at AAA meeting in Columbus, Ohio, at the General AssemblyRead the messageThe text of the[...]

Top level success for content contributions at The Athletes Village

Enter your text here...Looking for expert insights with a number of opinions in sports -- then visit The Athletes Village.[...]

With the Freeze came great news for summer = a grant for Aquatic Jamborees, playing well with others

As the coldest days arrived, so too came great news of a grant of more than $7K. This award will support[...]

Super Bowl and ABC coverage from my wife

Hearing preservation matters.

President Elect of American Academy of Audiology, Catherine Palmer, invites all to Columbus, Ohio

The American Academy of Audiology hosts is annual convention in the spring of 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. Catherine and lots[...]

Catherine Palmer tells a story in New Hamshire with The Moth

Traveling and living in Chendu, China with our family.Click the video below for her 12-minute story.

Family Game Night advocated

Article about playing games with the family, from abroad. https://www.parent24.com/Family/Family-fun/boost-kids-skills-and-memories-with-weekly-game-night-20190118 Our family has been know to play its share of[...]

Made the cover of the NISCA Journal with last year’s Obama Varsity Team

412-public-news email blast made mention of the coverGenerally, I'm not confused as a magazine cover model, but last week was[...]