Planning and Executing Your Club's Parent Education System with Mike Murray & Chuck Warner 

The meeting focused on strategies for effective parent education in swimming clubs. Key points included the importance of proactive parent education to minimize issues, aligning program goals with personal and employer objectives, and fostering respect and partnership with parents. Specific strategies discussed were preseason meetings, mid-year check-ins, and programs like "Coffee with a Coach." The conversation also highlighted the need for consistent communication through newsletters and the significance of setting boundaries with parents. Successful examples, such as the Wilton Y and Cincinnati Marlins, were cited to illustrate effective parent engagement and program leadership.