Frank Busch, Gregg Troy & Teri McKeever – Olympic Coaches 2012: Challenges, Opportunities and Goals 

The ASCA and Olympic Coaches 2012 Challenges, Opportunities, and Goals presentation highlighted the Active Network's role in enhancing swim coaching efficiency. Frank Keefe, Terry McKeever, and Greg Troy were introduced as new national team directors, emphasizing the changing of the guard in American swimming. Keefe stressed the importance of professionalism and coach enrichment, while McKeever focused on the need for a balanced approach and setting boundaries. Troy underscored the significance of preparing athletes for two meets: the Olympic Trials and the Olympics. The discussion also touched on the importance of long-term development and challenging young athletes. Speaker 5 emphasizes the importance of leadership and cooperation among swim coaches to maintain the U.S. as the top swimming nation. They discuss the need for coaches to value all levels of coaching, from young children to elite athletes, and to support each other across different coaching roles. The speaker references historical leadership lessons from George Washington and stresses the significance of both hard work and technique in coaching. They advocate for high goals, continuous evaluation, and adaptation, using examples like Bill Belichick to illustrate the importance of guiding athletes at all levels. The speaker concludes by thanking the community for their support.