Broward College, Ft. Lauderdale Florida

Join Miriam Lynch and I at Broward College, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on Saturday, January 21, 2010 at 10AM!

We will be discussing the following topics & more with local coaches and aquatic professionals:

■The importance of attracting and developing diverse aquatic professionals while growing financially sustainable swimming programs
■National/local government and community based organizations that have supported the development of aquatics programs, addressing the need to teach swimming and prevent drowning
■Training and Certification for new and existing aquatics staff, swimming instructors and coaches
■Quality Swimming lessons and lifeguards, essential to developing swim teams
■Can developing swimming skills, help athletes of any sport, maintain base fitness, recover from injury quicker and enhance mental toughness?
■The Triathlon Phenomena: How multi-sport training can attract more youth and adults to the sport of Swimming

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Comment by Miriam S Lynch on January 23, 2012 at 11:15am: This was an amazing experience and awesome opportunity to meet such an energetic and amazing group who are doing the work. The discussions and networks being made are so crucial to saving lives and breaking the stereotypes that exist about aquatic sports. The love and passion you shared about helping our youth is inspiring. I am looking forward towards seeing the growth and progression of the next steps being taken. Thank you all for everything.

Comment by Shaun Anderson on January 21, 2012 at 8:10am: Miriam Lynch in Florida speaking to the kids at the Broward County Boys & Girls Club. Great Job Miriam!