2019 World Clinic Eve Julian: Parent Engagement: Getting Parents to Work With You 

Eve Julian, a high school swim coach from Grand Rapids, Michigan, shared her experiences and strategies for engaging parents in her program. She highlighted the importance of parent support, noting that her team grew from five to 30 members over 15 years. Julian emphasized clear communication, setting boundaries, and involving parents in various tasks like organizing meets and fundraising. She detailed her attendance policy, which includes nine unexcused absences resulting in removal from the team. Julian also discussed the challenges of managing diverse parent involvement and the benefits of having a structured booster program, including a booster binder to document team traditions and procedures.