perspective. He knows the ups and downs of training–competitive
swimming is hard, but should be fun too. “Being an Olympian is
fun, but it’s not the best part. The best parts are the things that
happened in the process of becoming an Olympian: the limits I
have pushed, the friends I have met, and the experiences I have
had,” said Santi.
A humbled teacher, Santi feels an intense responsibility to
enrich young athletes’ experiences within the sport. “I like to build
relationships when I teach. I always try to make my swimmers feel
like they can trust me, and because of that, I can’t let them down,”
he said. He demonstrates that with all of his camps. Emphasizing
body line, underwaters, and catch, Santi tackles the basics before
moving into detail work. By mastering the fundamentals, Santi
hopes to help his swimmers get an edge on their competition.
As for VST, the effects Santi had on these Toombs County
students are far-reaching. Evidence shows that physically active
youth will more likely mature into physically active adults,
and learning to respect the disciplines of a sport are part of
this transformation. Even though COVID-19 impacted some
competitions in 2019, the swim clinic helped prepare our local
athletes for future events. And in a world of uncertainty, enjoying
a normal “day at the pool” is exactly what these kids needed.
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