Is the economic downturn affecting your club in any way, such as a decrease in participation, (or even increase if swimming is seen as a cheap pastime, like movie-going and rentals?) Is your club doing anything as a result, or is it preparing for a bad economy in any way? Any drop or increase in meet participation attributed to it?
He is probably getting 10K for each of these speaking engagements that he does. I know that there is a website to find out what athlete gets what. I am sure that he does enough to make a 6-figure income. I hope that he gets some big endorsement deal soon because he more than deserves it.
His rate varies based upon the time he spends at an event. We did a series of events with him along with a club in Tucson and the Save ASU Swimming group. I know his rate but won't disclose it...you will have to talk to his agent to get that info :)
Keep in mind too that he lives in Orange County, which is not the most affordable place to live in the US. That said, him and his wife are doing fine. It may be more difficult for him to train and pay his expenses than it was in the recent past though. He's still going to be a force for a while...
He is probably getting 10K for each of these speaking engagements that he does. I know that there is a website to find out what athlete gets what. I am sure that he does enough to make a 6-figure income. I hope that he gets some big endorsement deal soon because he more than deserves it.
His rate varies based upon the time he spends at an event. We did a series of events with him along with a club in Tucson and the Save ASU Swimming group. I know his rate but won't disclose it...you will have to talk to his agent to get that info :)
Keep in mind too that he lives in Orange County, which is not the most affordable place to live in the US. That said, him and his wife are doing fine. It may be more difficult for him to train and pay his expenses than it was in the recent past though. He's still going to be a force for a while...
