Hey Everybody-
Guess what? Our coaches positions have been eliminated by the City of Walnut Creek. This is not a joke. Of the Aquatics programs in the city, ours is the only one that operates in the black, and yet they are going to cut it.
If you could, would you shoot a brief e-mail, to the city council and let them know what a successful program this is across the country and in the world. All few hundred of us are doing what we can, but I think it's time to bring in the big guns- you.
Kerry has spent 30 years of his life building this program into what it is today, and helping many of you in the process, please help him and the program that he lives for.
The address is: mayor@walnut-creek.org
and ask them to respond to your e-mail.
Thanks,
Karen Duggan
Karen - Looks like you gathered some great info and suggestions here today. Walnut Creek is a strong swimming community. I lived and swam there many years and I know this is true. Hopefully they will rally for WCM as well.
Don't assume all USMS Committee Chairs read the forum. You might want to reach out to any and all of them and ask for their letters too.
You KNOW the USMS Coaches will support Kerry. He has been a mentor and support to so many of us. It has never mattered whether you were a new or an experienced coach. He always has time to offer a good word.
Some of you may not know, but there is actually a USMS Award named after Kerry O'Brien honoring grass-roots coaches who contribute to the sport.
The Kerry O'Brien Award
This is pretty significant to create an award named after someone who is actually still alive and kicking a** as a masters swim coach!
Karen - Looks like you gathered some great info and suggestions here today. Walnut Creek is a strong swimming community. I lived and swam there many years and I know this is true. Hopefully they will rally for WCM as well.
Don't assume all USMS Committee Chairs read the forum. You might want to reach out to any and all of them and ask for their letters too.
You KNOW the USMS Coaches will support Kerry. He has been a mentor and support to so many of us. It has never mattered whether you were a new or an experienced coach. He always has time to offer a good word.
Some of you may not know, but there is actually a USMS Award named after Kerry O'Brien honoring grass-roots coaches who contribute to the sport.
The Kerry O'Brien Award
This is pretty significant to create an award named after someone who is actually still alive and kicking a** as a masters swim coach!
