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Olympic Trials as a swim coach for multiple swimmers. He is an American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA) Level 2 certified coach, a U.S. Masters Swimmer (USMS) Level 2 certified coach, and a certified USA Swimming coach with over ten years of experience.
Moving forward, we continue to passionately complete our core mission of providing access to the lifesaving skill of swimming to everyone, especially children and adults with high risk, high needs, and limited resources. We will continue to realize our vision of bringing One with the Water to communities across our nation.
Our swimming lessons are taught using growth-mindset techniques. I regularly witness transformational miracles in our Veterans, both in and out of the water, as they shift from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset. People with a growth mindset learn to love challenges, are intrigued by mistakes, and intentionally seek out new challenges. They have learned that their circumstances matter less than who they are.
SWIMMING AS A VIABLE PTSD THERAPY
Health benefits of swimming: The health benefits of swimming are well documented. Countless studies outline the many ways swimming has a positive impact on your health. Here are just a few, among many. Swimming improves cardio function without the stress of impact sports. Swimming helps maintain a healthy weight. Swimming improves endurance while toning muscle and building strength, and can help alleviate stress and reduce depression and anxiety.[1]
However, there are specific benefits for disabled Veterans and those suffering from PTSD. Water buoyancy allows movement-restricted individuals to move freely and helps build muscle in low muscle tone individuals. Additionally, self-regulation, speech, oral motor control, strength and coordination are just a few areas that can improve with
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