2017 World Clinic Audio | Integration of Paralympic Swimmers Into Your Program | Peggy Ewald 

Coach Peggy Ewald from Ohio Northern University discussed integrating Paralympians into everyday swimming programs. She highlighted her role in the World Para Swimming Committee and the importance of coaching para athletes to elite levels. Ewald emphasized the need for coaches to adapt their skills and use equipment to help para athletes. She detailed the classification process, noting that para athletes are grouped by impairment and functional abilities. Ewald also shared success stories, such as a para athlete who set American records and competed in the Paralympics. The session concluded with a Q&A, addressing topics like certification, training, and inclusion in competitions.