Game On! The 8 & Under Coaching Playbook - A Collection of Trick Plays and Hail Marys with MacKenzie Novell 

Mackenzie Novell, a lead group coach at Fort Collins, shared her strategies for coaching 8 and under swimmers. With 15 years of experience, she emphasized community engagement, effective evaluations, and clear communication with parents. She detailed her use of QR codes for evaluations and weekly emails for updates. Novell highlighted the importance of teaching parents about meets and using tools like silicone dots for dryland exercises. She also discussed reward systems, such as punch cards and the "Wow Board," to motivate swimmers. Finally, she stressed the importance of involving parents and having backup plans for challenging situations.