“Michael’s vision is to increase swimming in the US"
Former Member
Ok - Phelps is at the top of his career and his popularity - How could he (or anybody else working with him) help to improve swimming in the United States ?
What do we need - grassroot swimcamps ? A Michael Phelps US swimming tour ? Phelps racing various people around the country ?
Can we get 5000 people into a pool + TV coverage for a Lochte + Peirsol vs Phelps showdown ? I am certain Track and Field will have some big money races in Europe following the Olympis. How much would somebody pay to have Phelps race Cavic in 3 weeks ?
Here is something to think about when "selling" swimming to the adult fitness community.
*You are never too old to start.
*No pressure from anybody else.
*Swimming is a lifetime sport that you can participate in at any age.
*Our high-tech weapons are an order of magnitude less expensive than triathlon!
*Non-impact sport.
*The health benefits are tremendous.
*You have a chance to meet other fitness-conscious people.
Most important
*Masters swimming is fun!
There are tons of activities for kids, but adults seem to lack similar opportunities. Why should kids have all the fun ;-)
I wonder if Rob Butcher could get a couple of the US swimmers (male and female) to do PSAs on behalf of USMS...
Here is something to think about when "selling" swimming to the adult fitness community.
*You are never too old to start.
*No pressure from anybody else.
*Swimming is a lifetime sport that you can participate in at any age.
*Our high-tech weapons are an order of magnitude less expensive than triathlon!
*Non-impact sport.
*The health benefits are tremendous.
*You have a chance to meet other fitness-conscious people.
Most important
*Masters swimming is fun!
There are tons of activities for kids, but adults seem to lack similar opportunities. Why should kids have all the fun ;-)
I wonder if Rob Butcher could get a couple of the US swimmers (male and female) to do PSAs on behalf of USMS...
