Today myFM is celebrating local coaches and the impact they’ve had on athletes in Strathroy-Caradoc with our Hooray for Coaches Day feature, presented by Pete’s Sports.
Each coach we spoke with has had their own impact on the community and the residents in it.
One of those coaches is Madelynn Switzer who coaches swimming.
She breaks down how she got her start in coaching swimming.
She also talks about why she first starting coaching.
In order to become a swim coach, it take more than just going through all the levels of swimming and passing each.
Switzer says she get the most joy of teaching kids to swim, but enjoys teaching all ages the necessary skill.
We asked Switzer what her favourite part of coaching swimming is, and it is very heartwarming hearing her answer.
Being a coach comes with fun times, and great memories, but it also comes with some challenges.
Switzer has some advice for people looking to start coaching any sport.
You can listen to the full interview with Madelynn Switzer here.
Written By: K. Milhomens