Of all my community service activities, I enjoy being a swim coach the most. My coaching experience began when I had to stop swimming competitively due to a physical disability. I wanted to stay involved with the program, but didn’t know how. I was then offered a volunteer position as a coach. Little did I know that accepting the position would be such a life changing event.
I first realized my impact on the children I coach after helping one of them to accomplish an important goal. One of the swimmers comes from a less-than-desirable family situation, but he found a constructive outlet in swimming. He is a natural athlete and he has a magnificent work ethic. His most important goal was to qualify for zones, a highly competitive swim meet.
I first realized my impact on the children I coach after helping one of them to accomplish an important goal. One of the swimmers comes from a less-than-desirable family situation, but he found a constructive outlet in swimming. He is a natural athlete and he has a magnificent work ethic. His most important goal was to qualify for zones, a highly competitive swim meet.