Kelly Gear

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All smiles after the last session of our St. Augustine Clinic This September, S.H.O.W. welcomed swimmers and their families to St. Augustine for our first in-person clinic. From September 10–13, eight swimmers—including wounded veterans and their family members—came together for a weekend of swimming, encouragement, and connection. Our youngest swimmer was just seven years old, while our oldest attendee—Nala—was a spry 84 (in dog years), proving that the joy of swimming can span generations...

During a recent S.H.O.W. virtual session, Coach Tracy Collett led our swimmers through a visualization exercise and shared how she has used this technique in her own life, beginning with her high school swimming career. We spend a lot of time training the body, but swimming also requires a well-trained mind. Visualization—mentally rehearsing a skill or experience in vivid detail—can help swimmers reinforce technique, build confidence, and prepare for challenges before entering the water....