EP046 Robin Heller with SEASTARS Aquatics Reveals How She Works with Special Needs Children to Learn to Swim

Robin is the Executive director of SEASTARS Aquatics in Pensacola Florida. Their Vision Statement. To promote and foster the success and growth of children who are economically, physically, and mentally challenged by providing individualized attention as a part of a structured competitive swim team program. To improve the quality of life for challenged children by developing successful student-athlete skills. These skills help aid their pursuit of higher education and achievement of life goals

SEASTARS Aquatics Is A Nonprofit Organization Dedicated To Promoting And Fostering The Success And Growth Of Children Who Are Economically, Physically And/or Mentally Challenged By Providing Individualized Attention As A Part Of A Structured Competitive Swim Team Program

You Need Learn To Swim At A Early AgeI think we can all agree that performance-appropriate curriculum designed to teach the skills necessary to prepare swimmers for key competitions. Within each program, SEASTARS educates swimmers on issues such as proper nutrition, healthy lifestyles and the negative effects of drug use. All programs are designed to keep the coach / swimmer ratio at a minimum.

Many parents don't think that they can afford the cost of swim lessons or to be involved on a swim team. According to USA Swimming statistics, SEASTARS services 26.12% MORE African-Americans, 1.15% MORE Mixed races, and 2.69% MORE Hispanics. SEASTARS is also comprised of 42.5% or 34 Special Needs swimmers. We are the ONLY team in the country with demographics that provide the program for free..

SEASTARS Aquatics Can Provide The Skills To Develop The Respect For The WaterThe solution is to - Start swim lessons as early as possible. It is just as important for special needs children to learn to swim as it helps so much with their confidence.

Community Support Has A Positive Impact On ALL Our Youth.Our #1 best solution here is SEASTARS is made possible through donations from caring individuals and Private and Semi-Private Swim Lessons.To accomplish this means a shift in thinking. SEASTARS is the first program of its kind in the United States, SEASTARS has grown 625% since we opened our doors in 2005. We believe that our mission to introduce competitive swimming to children with mental and economical needs is an important one.This means a mindset shift, because swimming is an important lifesaving skill. Competitive swimming teaches children goal setting, responsibility, time management, the importance of nutrition, and fosters a love of physical fitness.

Make sure to check out their website at http://seastarsaquatics.org/

You can reach Robin by email at [email protected] or give her a call at (850) 418-0645 Connect with Robin on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter

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