Jan Mittemeyer – Thriving in a Small Market, Making Your Club Special 

Coach Jan Mittemeyer, with 30 years of coaching experience, discussed his journey from Washington D.C. to Daphne, Alabama, where he coaches a team of 70 kids. He emphasized the importance of making swimming fun and engaging through themed practices, social events, and special activities like Halloween and Mardi Gras practices. Mittemeyer highlighted the significance of community involvement, hosting clinics with renowned athletes, and maintaining a comprehensive website. He also stressed the importance of parental support, particularly from his wife, in sustaining a successful program. The coach concluded by underscoring the need for coaches to show commitment and care for their athletes.