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Krystal Lara is one of very few Latinas in her class at Stuyvesant High School, and in the pool. She’s backstroking her way toward the Olympics.
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Krystal Lara is one of very few Latinas in her class at Stuyvesant High School, and in the pool. She’s backstroking her way toward the Olympics.…
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Arthur Andrew Lopez
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- Bloomington, IN
- United States
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- Education Level
- Doctorate
- Education
- Public
- Swimming Level
- Yes - Competitive Level
- Aquatic Interest
- Competitive Swimming, Other
- Aquatics Occupation
- Competitive Coach, Owner, Other
- Aquatic Membership Affiliation(s):
- American Red Cross, USA Swimming
- More about me:
- Executive Director and Head Coach Nadar Por Vida, Inc.
Clinical Professor of Business Law and Ethics, Kelley School of Business, Indiana University, Bloomington
- Website:
- www.nadarporvida.org
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"My dad's escape decision was in many way was driven by his lack of swimming…"
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 7:55pm 0 Comments 1 Like
A really nice person from HBO Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel contacted a while ago us about a story they were working on. They had come across the recent research and were appalled by the raw numbers reflecting the drowning rate of Blacks and Hispanics. We often get calls from media folks who are pursuing their stories. We welcome these calls and always hope that they will come see our program, our kids, our families, our volunteers, their families, our coaches and our community.…
ContinueNot everyone will learn to swim.
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 7:18pm 0 Comments 1 Like
Not everyone will graduate from high school or go to college. Not everyone will want to become a competitive swimmer. So what is the point?
Some will.
I believe in the dignity of giving of oneself to make things better. If I can improve a stroke, or save a life from drowning, or show a newly arrived family a little about my…
ContinueTruth, Respect and Swimming
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 7:13pm 2 Comments 1 Like
But what has this to do with swimming?
My father taught me that respect was the basis for all we do. When my swimmer's come on deck, before they touch the water, they… Continue
We don’t play basketball in street shoes so why do we permit them to swim without proper equipment?
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 7:04pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
If Nadar Por Vida was just about swim lessons then I would recommend the YMCA or the local park district because they are certified swim instructors, I am not. Other programs whose goal may…
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Thanks so much! It was good to meet you - I can't wait until I can get up there to visit your program. It' probably won't be until the first of the year but hopefully it will be sooner.
Leslie
Board MemberShaun Anderson said…
Arthur - Thanks for letting me stop in last weekend. As always great kids & awesome program! Good to see that you are still getting it done and making a difference as you say “Affecting lives one bubble at a time”
Baby is soooo good! Her name is Malia and she is beautiful!!! How is your girl?
I started a new business http://aquaticjobsnetwork.com. Would you be willing to add a link or include an RSS feed to your website?