Category Archives: April 2006

Beyond Swim Lessons

Teaching swim lessons and coaching competitive swimming, while similar, are approached in different ways. In competitive swimming, it is not required that everyone have had at least some form of lessons, but it is recommended. In swim lessons, teachers will … Continue reading

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SmartParks

When Jim starts his workday at 6:00 a.m., he turns on his computer, and starts the SmartParks program. He scans the list of new and open work requests. He prioritizes and assigns work orders to specific crews, but the bulk … Continue reading

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Coach the Coach

In the world of youth sports, good coaches can be hard to come by. Many leagues believe they lack the knowledge and means necessary to attract and retain good coaches, but that doesn’t have to be the case. By using … Continue reading

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Reaping Rewards

I love to read. I read before bed. I read in the evening after homework is completed and I have a little extra time. Sometimes in the summer, after I finish the lawn I pour a big glass of lemonade … Continue reading

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