Bucknell Sideline Coach's Journal - Lisa Verge
Nov. 12, 2008
As a staff member that works "up the hill," I am a huge fan of our sideline coaching program at Bucknell. My latest experience as a sideline coach for the men's and women's swimming teams is a perfect example of why I feel that way. I was a swimmer in high school, so when I went to practice as part of my sideline coaching experience I expected to be reminded of those days through the familiar heat of the pool and the smell of chlorine, but it was much more than that. When I attended practice, there was a sense of teamwork that reminded me of my most poignant student athlete memories. This energy and support was even more apparent at the meet I attended. It was never quiet; the stands were packed; but it was the athletes who were constantly cheering for each other in every race, even exhibition races. This energy extended to the coaches, who often walked the length of the pool, stopwatch in hand, to check splits and yell encouragement. I even got an opportunity to pitch in and take some splits, which is not as easy as one would think. Swimmers often practice twice a day, the first being at 6 a.m. I didn't attend one of those practices, but my sense is that there would be the same energy level that I saw during my time at the pool. We have wonderful student athletes at Bucknell, and I'm always reminded of that especially when I get a chance to have a closer look.
- Lisa Verge, training & organizational development consultant
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