{"id":452734,"date":"2020-11-08T04:00:31","date_gmt":"2020-11-08T11:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/?p=452734"},"modified":"2020-11-07T22:21:38","modified_gmt":"2020-11-08T05:21:38","slug":"swimming-world-presents-qa-with-somerset-hills-ymca-coach-lori-riegler","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/swimming-world-presents-qa-with-somerset-hills-ymca-coach-lori-riegler\/","title":{"rendered":"Swimming World Presents – Q&A with Somerset Hills YMCA Coach Lori Riegler"},"content":{"rendered":"

The latest issue of Swimming World Magazine<\/em><\/span>
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Q&A with Somerset Hills YMCA Coach Lori Riegler<\/span><\/h1>\n

By Michael J. Stott<\/span><\/p>\n

Since her arrival in 2015, Lori Riegler has propelled Somerset Hills YMCA swimmers to a national team championship; junior, senior and Olympic Trials qualification; and USA Swimming recognition as a Silver Medal club.<\/p>\n

Lori Riegler\u2019s current team members hold 12 individual and relay New Jersey state records. Her Somerset Hills YMCA boys\u2019 team won the 2019 YMCA Short Course National Championships and placed third at the long course Y-Nats.<\/p>\n

CREDENTIALS<\/span>
\n\u2022 University of Toledo, B.S., exercise science, 1998; M.S., public health, 2000
\n\u2022 Graduate assistant, University of Toledo, 1997-98
\n\u2022 Head coach, Somerset Hills YMCA, 2015-present
\n\u2022 Head coach, director of competitive swimming, Chapel Hill-Carrboro YMCA, 2006-15
\n\u2022 Head coach, Princeton High School (Cincinnati, Ohio), 2005-08
\n\u2022 Head coach, St. Ursula Academy (Toledo, Ohio), 1998-2001
\n\u2022 2019 ASCA Coach of the Year nominee
\n\u2022 ASCA Level 5<\/p>\n

Q. SWIMMING WORLD:<\/strong><\/span> What was it about swimming that drew you to the sport?
\nA. COACH LORI RIEGLER:<\/strong><\/span> I started summer league at age 7 and began swimming year-round two years later with the Powel Crosley, Jr. YMCA in Cincinnati. We were a small, fun team that did a lot of social activities. My love for swimming came from Coach Mike Leonard. He created an environment where everyone was made to feel important no matter their ability.<\/p>\n

SW:<\/strong><\/span> And then to coach?
\nLR:<\/strong><\/span> My first taste of coaching came as the graduate assistant at the University of Toledo. Then for three years I coached St. Ursula Academy in Toledo before moving out of state. Since finishing grad school, I have continued to coach. I can\u2019t imagine doing anything else.<\/p>\n

SW:<\/strong><\/span> Any major influences along the way?
\nLR:<\/strong><\/span> Mike Leonard was enthusiastic, caring and firm with each of us. I wanted to be like that. He wasn\u2019t a dictator, but he engaged with us and got us to perform. A lot of how I interact with my athletes I learned from him. I have also learned from a lot of other great coaches.
\nActually, most of my best memories are of my coaches and the support and encouragement they provided. They helped mold me into the person and coach I am today.<\/p>\n

SW:<\/span><\/strong> You have coached high school, club, and YMCA swimming. Why still the Y?
\nLR:<\/span><\/strong> I started and developed my love for the sport at the Y. My passion for coaching began with high school swimming before I migrated to club swimming. Each stop helped me grow as a coach. The Y\u2019s have allowed me to create a team of which I am proud. I have been fortunate to work with talented coaches who share my vision and passion to help athletes become the best they can be.<\/p>\n

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\ncheck out the November 2020 issue of <\/a>Swimming World Magazine<\/a>.
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Swimming World Magazine November 2020 Issue<\/span><\/h2>\n

FEATURES<\/p>\n

010<\/span> OPEN WATER SWIMMERS OF THE DECADE (2010-19)<\/span><\/strong>
\nby Andy Ross<\/strong>
\nSince the COVID-19 pandemic prevented Swimming World from naming Open Water Swimmers of the Year for 2020, the magazine, instead, takes a look at the top marathon athletes over the last 10 years.<\/p>\n

015<\/span> HIGHLIGHTING ISHOF\u2019S 1980 OLYMPIC EXHIBIT<\/span><\/strong>
\nby Bruce Wigo<\/strong>
\nAs we mark the 40th anniversary of the 1980 Olympic Games, much has been written and discussed about the impact on the athletes who were denied the opportunity to compete in Moscow. Lost in most of these discussions is the significance of the boycott to the Olympic movement, which is why, in 2014, the International Swimming Hall of Fame made it the subject of one of the largest permanent exhibits in its museum.<\/p>\n

018<\/span> OLYMPIC HISTORY WITHIN REACH<\/span><\/strong>
\nby David Rieder<\/strong>
\nDespite the global pandemic, the Olympic postponement and a coaching change, Italy\u2019s Gregorio Paltrinieri put together some of the best swimming of his career last summer in the 800 and 1500 meter freestyle as well as the 10K marathon. Come Tokyo 2021, he\u2019ll be trying to become the first swimmer ever to capture Olympic gold in both the pool and open water events.<\/p>\n

021<\/span> STILL SWIMMING STRONG<\/span><\/strong>
\nby Dan D\u2019Addona<\/strong>
\nThroughout Allison Schmitt\u2019s illustrious swimming career, the three-time Olympian and eight-time Olympic medalist has experienced success and has dealt with her share of struggles. Now 30, she remains goal-oriented and continues to be one of the world\u2019s elite athletes.<\/p>\n

026<\/span> THE TRUE OLYMPIC SPIRIT<\/span><\/strong>
\nby John Lohn<\/strong>
\nPierre de Coubertin developed the Olympic motto that stressed athletic prowess, but he also said, \u201cThe most important thing in the Olympic Games is not winning, but taking part.\u201d That description fit Eric the Eel Moussambani perfectly when he swam all by himself in Heat 1 of the men\u2019s 100 meter freestyle at the Sydney Olympics in 2000 and finished in slightly less than two minutes!<\/p>\n

COACHING<\/p>\n

012<\/span> TOUGHEST WORKOUTS (Part 1)<\/span><\/strong>
\nby Michael J. Stott<\/strong>
\nHere\u2019s a painful\u2014but productive\u2014sampling from yesteryear of some coaches\u2019 toughest workouts ever.<\/p>\n

036<\/span> SWIMMING TECHNIQUE CONCEPTS: DEVELOPMENT OF AN OPTIMAL MODEL FOR TECHNIQUE: PART IX\u2014BODY BASE OF SUPPORT FOR BACKSTROKE<\/span><\/strong>
\nby Rod Havriluk<\/strong>
\nAn optimal backstroke body base of support (BOS) depends on first mastering a level torso and then mastering torso rotation. An optimal BOS facilitates the arm motion to maximize propulsion.<\/p>\n

038<\/span> SPECIAL SETS: A REALLY SPECIAL SET<\/span><\/strong>
\nby Michael J. Stott<\/strong>
\nNov. 21, 1975: Mike Bruner\u2019s 100 x 100 on 1:00!<\/p>\n

042<\/span> Q&A WITH COACH LORI RIEGLER<\/span><\/strong>
\nby Michael J. Stott<\/strong><\/p>\n

043<\/span> HOW THEY TRAIN JACK ALEXY AND MEREDITH RIEGLER<\/span><\/strong>
\nby Michael J. Stott<\/strong><\/p>\n

TRAINING<\/p>\n

035<\/span> DRYSIDE TRAINING: LET\u2019S RACE<\/span><\/strong>
\nby J.R. Rosania<\/strong>
\nWith COVID-19 being managed somewhat and new protocols being put in place, racing is slowly coming back. Here are some exercises that will help get your body ready to race.<\/p>\n

JUNIOR SWIMMER<\/p>\n

046<\/span> UP & COMERS: ALANA BERLIN<\/span><\/strong>
\nby Shoshanna Rutemiller<\/strong><\/p>\n

COLUMNS & SPECIAL SECTIONS<\/p>\n

008<\/span> A VOICE FOR THE SPORT<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

014<\/span> DID YOU KNOW: ABOUT HYDROMANIA?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

029<\/span> HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

045<\/span> THE OFFICIAL WORD<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

047<\/span> GUTTERTALK<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

049<\/span> PARTING SHOT<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n