Hollie Bonewit-Cron – Culture, Leadership, and Professionalism: Advice for Coaches 

Holly Bonewit, now at Miami University, shared her journey from a non-recruited swimmer to a successful coach. She highlighted her achievements at Nova Southeastern, including 61 individual championship titles, 66 All-America honors, and 41 Scholar All-Americas. Holly emphasized the importance of professionalism, leadership, and culture in coaching. She discussed her mentors' influence, the value of structure, and the impact of personal ethics. Holly also stressed the need for consistency, honesty, and loyalty. She recounted her experiences at various institutions, including Florida and Nova Southeastern, and shared insights on building and sustaining a positive team culture.