Exploring Sustainable Pool Models: Balancing Subsidies and Private Sector Initiatives in Aquatics
Heavy Or Not, The OG Swim Guide, #40. Innovative Pool and Team Management: Leveraging Private Sector and Community Partnerships
Enhancing Aquatic Programs: Integrating Fitness and Health for Sustainable Pool Operations
Insightful discussion with Swim OGs, Mick and Sue Nelson, as they delve into the challenges and solutions surrounding pool, team and aquatic management, planning and programming. Discover how innovative approaches can transform the future of swimming facilities.
Explore the financial fears and sustainability issues of subsidized pool models.
Learn about the role of private sector and entrepreneurial coaches in pool management.
Understand the importance of bridging the gap between swim schools and high school programs.
Discover strategies for effective use of underutilized pools across the country.
Gain insights into drowning prevention and the broader impact on aquatic health and wellness.
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Swim, Pools, Financial fear, subsidized model, university, park district, operational expenses, sustainable, private sector, entrepreneurial coaches, training facilities, bond issues, swimming pools, swim schools, high school programs, drowning prevention, aquatic health, wellness, community engagement, political will, water temperatures, portable pools, build a pool conference, Total Aquatic Programming, Mick Nelson, Sue Nelson, USA Swimming, business management, swim coaches.
Update: Keystone Aquatics Center finds a new owner. The Carlisle Family YMCA. https://www.pennlive.com/news/2025/07/keystone-aquatics-center-finds-new-owner.html