The Bridge: How to Get Kids from Lessons to Your Team with Ashleigh Kramer 

Ashleigh Kramer highlighted her roles and the Swim America Bridge program. Ashley discussed the program's success in connecting swim lessons to teams, emphasizing a 59% connection rate and 40% retention over three years. She detailed the program's structure, including a 4:1 to 16:1 instructor ratio transition and the use of drills and skills. Ashley shared metrics from Rochester and Donner Swim Clubs, noting a 270% connection rate but only 6% retention. She also discussed the importance of team culture, mini meets, and the upcoming Prep Squad manual. The session concluded with a Q&A session on program requirements and standards.