Category: Organization
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Golden Opportunity: Bringing Swimming to Minority Communities
At the 2017 Project Play Summit, experts discuss the opportunities and the need for more minorities to swim. Moderating the session is Gary Hall, jr., Olympic gold medalist. Panelists are Reece Whitley, 17 year old swimmer in Philadelphia; Nikki Cobbs, Aquatic Coordinator, Baltimore Recreation & Parks; Tom Fristoe, Founder/General Manager, Team Unity; and James Nicholson,…
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St. Cloud H.S. Swim Team Welcomes 1st Muslim Athletes
Suhan Mohamed and Nimo Gohe are the first Somali teenagers to join the St. Cloud Apollo girls swim team – and they won’t be the last, reports John Lauritsen See CBS Minnesota St. Cloud H.S. Swim Team Welcomes 1st Muslim AthletesWatch this video on YouTube
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Former professional swimmer Peter Mankoč about sport and business
Former professional swimmer Peter Mankoč about sport and businessWatch this video on YouTube
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Tracey Ayton set up a swimming academy with a philosophy of inclusion
Tracey Ayton set up Little Heroes Swim Academy, a not-for-profit swimming academy with a philosophy of inclusion, to help the less abled kids she had seen left out in mainstream swimming classes. Tracey Ayton set up a swimming academy with a philosophy of inclusionWatch this video on YouTube
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British para-swimmers bullied and verbally abused in coach’s ‘climate of fear’
The duty of care scandal engulfing Olympic and Paralympic sport has plunged to a new low as British Swimming admitted disabled swimmers, including vulnerable teenagers, were subjected to a “climate of fear” while training for Rio 2016. The former head coach of British Para-Swimming, Rob Greenwood, has left his post and the governing body took…
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LEN Executive Director Paulo Frischknecht leaves his position, Gianni Minervini to head the LEN Office
Mr. Paulo Frischknecht has been the Executive Director of LEN since 1st October 2013. In his capacity, Mr. Frischknecht has provided a much-appreciated leadership and actively participated in the improvement of LEN’s strategic modern positioning at all specific levels under his control and responsibility. That being said, Mr. Frischknecht and LEN President Paolo Barelli both…
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#SwimBiz: Building a Killer Brand
John Mybeck, Executive Director of Indiana Swimming talks about ways clubs can build their brand, keep it consistent and keep it fresh. 2017 #SwimBiz Complete EditsWatch this video on YouTube
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Olympian Jesse Vasallo says Puerto rico needs your help
Originally from Puerto Rico, US Olympian (1980-1984) Jesse Vasallo makes a plea to help the residents of Puerto Rico and the American Virgin Islands. Olympian Jesse Vasallo says Puerto rico needs your helpWatch this video on YouTube