Kathleen Klein Prindle – Coaching Is More Than a Job: It’s Our Profession! 

Kathleen discussed the gender balance in coaching, noting a slight female majority. She shared statistics from USA Swimming's 2015 enrollment, revealing 21% full-time coaches and 78% part-time. Kathleen emphasized the need for coaches to view their roles as careers, not just jobs, and stressed the importance of professionalism. She outlined the 3Cs of professionalism: communication, consistency, and comportment. Kathleen also discussed the significance of mentorship, resilience, and the impact of watershed moments on career development.