Community Building in Your Program/ Why it is Beneficial, How to do it, and What I've Learned - Matt Sprang 

Matt Sprang, highlighting the importance of ASCA's new legal program for coaches. Matt discussed his journey in community building at the Greater Philadelphia Aquatic Club, emphasizing the need for intellectual, social, and communal capital. He shared his strategy of running workshops over Zoom, focusing on topics like nutrition, parenting strengths, and swim meet strategies. Matt reported a 74% athlete retention rate after one year, with 100% retention for parents who attended workshops. He plans to enhance in-person engagement and use tools like Loom for better communication. The workshops received an average score of 9.4-9.5 out of 10.