Dr. Tom's App - From Classroom To Phone: How A Real‑Life Avatar App Saves Lives In Pools Heavy Or Not

Dr. Tom's App - From Classroom to Phone: How a Real‑Life Avatar App Saves Lives in Pools

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Discover how Dr. Tom Griffiths turned an eight‑year quest into a free, lifeguard‑training app that simulates real drowning scenarios. Learn why it’s a game‑changer for both everyday swimmers and aquatic facilities.

In this jump-cut of Heavy Or Not, #48, you’ll see:

The eight‑year development timeline, funding, and partnership challenges.
Real‑life‑based simulation scenes that train users to spot victims instantly.
Free public access and instant feedback that tracks performance and improvement.
A low‑cost subscription option for facilities to monitor lifeguard training data.
How the app supports drowning prevention and where to download it today.

Many in the USA Swimming Community are in a funk as the CEO post remains vacant and results from the 2025 World Swim Championships were less than ideal.

Michael, Ryan, Rowdy and others are sounding off.

This begs the question, Heavy Or Not?

Jump cut #48 begins with a visit with Dr. Tom Griffiths, retired professor from Penn State University, founder of the firm, Aquatic Safety Research Group.

Check out their app!

Turning Drowning Prevention into a Game: Eight Scenarios Teach Quick Victim Recognition

See:

https://drtomslifeguardvision.com/

https://aquaticsafetygroup.com/

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