Michael Bohl – The Program at St. Peters Western 

Marianne Gerzanik Liebowitz introduced Coach Michael Boal, highlighting his achievements, including coaching Stephanie Rice and Nick Springer. Boal discussed his coaching philosophy, emphasizing technique, progressive overload, and the importance of learning from other coaches. He detailed his role at St. Peter's Lutheran College and the St. Peter's Western Swimming Club, noting the success of swimmers like Yalan Cookler and Ryan Napoleon. Boal stressed the importance of technique, proper training volume, and the need for swimmers to participate in other sports. He also discussed the club's structure, fundraising efforts, and the role of the club committee in supporting the program.