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Posted: 09/22/2009

 
 
 
 
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Rowan, the blue speedo boy

It's been a great short course season. My folks got me a Fitter Faster gift certificate for Christmas for the Seattle session in April. I am so excited to be coming back. It was my favorite Christmas present (besides my Indiana Jones Lego set). This time, my sister is coming too.

Annemarie, Toms River

I just wanted to thank the swimmers and their staff for putting on such a great day for my daughter and her team at the Ocean County YMCA. It has changed her whole perspective on swimming and it has given her great confidence to believe that she can achieve anything she sets her mind to.

Mike, Wyoming Swimming

Thanks for helping coordinate an outstanding event for Wyoming Swimming! We couldn't have been more pleased with both the athletes and their flexibility, and Trevor's event management skills. Both the events, and their willingness to attend and present at our banquet, made it truly a day to remember for all that were in attendance.

Amy, Sullivan

I just wanted to say, thank you and wow, what a wonderful program! Matt and Zoie put on a 'Swim Champion event' yesterday in Sullivan, Illinois and I couldn't have expected anything better. Thank you for the experience! I can honestly say that the experience was everything I had hoped for and more. Matt was much different than expected. He is a well spoken, kind, young man. Not exactly sure why, but I didn't expect that. He was wonderful with the youngest up to the oldest swimmer. If anyway you can pass a note on to Matt, "You've got 90+ new fans! You're our Favorite, keep training and competing, we'll be cheering you on!"

Marybeth

The Fitter Faster tour was a wonderful experience for both parents and children. The Olympic athletes were so down to earth, and truly engaged with the kids. We were so impressed with the Olympic athletes and staff, they were so welcoming, and accommodating. The event was very well organized, yet free flowing enough that the kids felt like their time was not at all rushed with the Olympians. They were so personable, and positive. These kids walked away realizing new and bigger dreams. We cant wait to sign up for next year.Thank you for an awesome experience.

Erin

Megan and Peter, We had such a fantastic time at the fitter faster clinic held in Portland. Our daughter, Myah has become so inspired after meeting you two. She is eight years old and was terrified of the water until about a year ago when we got her into swim lessons. She just joined the swim team 2 months ago and is one of the fastest on her team for her level. She was overjoyed to race you Megan in the breaststroke as that is her favorite stroke ) We loved all of the positive reinforcements you gave the kids and how you took time with each child individually. I can tell that you both do this because you truely enjoy it. Myah has since put her signed picture and swim cap on her bedroom wall with a dreamcatcher that she made below it and will definately follow her dreams. We will definately bring her back next year and wish you well on the rest of your tour.

Diana

We just attended your clinic this past Sunday. We have a sixteen year old daughter and were a bit nervous about attending. Katie felt like she might be the oldest kid there. I have to tell you that this was not the case! Katie loved every minute of the clinic and would highly recommend it to others. Our only regret was that we were not informed in advance to bring $20 for the picture. She would have loved a picture. Thank you for bringing this wonderful and inspiring opportunity to our children in Sunnyvale, Ca.

Ray Willie

The fitter and faster tour was a great experience for both myself and my children. USA swimming will surely benefit from this type of endorsement. The day is based on keeping the fun in the sport. So congrats to all involved and lets get out there to have fun and swim fast.

Pete Kozura, Illinois Swimming

A quick note to say thanks for bringing the Swim Champions Fitter and Faster Tour to Chicago. It was a great event and I heard nothing but complements and positive comments from the kids and parents that were in attendance. The personal interaction between the Olympians and the kids, along with the instruction they received will be beneficial not only to the kids in furthering their swimming prowess, but provided what will no doubt be a lifetime memory. I enjoyed working with Arluck Promotions promoting this event, hopefully we can work together in the future to bring other events to our Local Swim Committee for the benfit of our athletes.

Lisa, Chicago

It was a great day in the pool in Chicago today!!! My 10 year old daughter can't stop talking about her experience at the Chicago Fitter & Faster Tour! Christine, Megan, Mat, and Peter did a great job with the kids and the parents! Thank you for a GREAT opportunity!

Parent

The 3 hours the kids and I spent at Long Island Aquatic center was awesome , probably as much for me as for them. My regards to Matt, who was one of the nicest star athletes that I have ever met. He probably had a better time with the kids than the kids themselves. Hopefully my son will listen to what Megan told him about head position in breaststroke. Overall an A+

Lisa

Thank you to all of the Olympic swimmers that inspired and swam with the kids. Our daughter and her two cousins had a blast! The facility at Penn Charter was beautiful and the marketing team that put the Fitter and Faster tour should be congratulated as well as the athletes. The tour and the thoughts of the marketing team regarding accessibility to the athletes is such a great idea. Whether it is to get motivated for a High School team or College or even further. We wanted to thank Mel Stewart, Matt Grevers, Megan Jendrick and Christine Magnuson for giving of their time to share their knowledge and expertise and love of the sport. They were informative in their questionanswer groups as well as energetic throughout the entire day. Their attention to detail with the stroke technique in such a short period of time was remarkable. Great job! However the true highlight was watching the kids race and high five the Olympic athletes. That is a memory that these kids will have forever. Please thank them for taking the time to make a difference. Also for having such a great sense of humor and being so patient during the day. They truly are champions in and out of the pool. Our best to all the Fitter and Faster athletes. Thanks so much. Go USA!!

The Jones Family

The experience was great for both the parents and the kids everyone got a lot out of the program. The athletes could not have been nicer to the kids and the parents they were greatextremely accessible and easy to talk to. It was a fun experience and it was exactly as advertised. The program was exactly what you said it would be in your ads. Great job on putting this program together. We would love to do it again next year.

Shyla

Peter & Megan... Just finished checking out the photos from your stop in Portland. My daughter had such a great time. Peter told her she was a "good butterflier", which not only made her face light up, but has really inspired her to work harder. She can ignore compliments from her parents and coach, but when she gets them from such a respected source, it really makes a huge difference. We are going to sign up for next year. Thanks, thanks, thanks for taking the time to reach out to our kids. Your time and example is inspiring and motivating and will hopefully carry us through this next season of meets and practices. Glad you had a good time, too. Thanks so very much.

Julie

My two daughters attended the morning session in Seattle and had a great time! My oldest is 12, and when she heard that 12 was the age when you both started taking swimming to the next level, I could see her eyes light up and the wheels turning in her head. After she raced Peter in the freestyle he told her he could tell she was a freestyler and to stick with it. She was so excited! My younger daughter was possibly the youngest participant there and was simply in awe of both of you. She has become a huge fan of yours, Peter, after racing you in the pool and getting a highfive from you! Thank you for taking the time out of your own training schedules to help inspire the future of USA swimming. We can't wait until the tour returns in 2010!

Nikki and Scott

Our son just turned 10 two weeks ago. And he's raced for a year and a half with the Titans. He had a great day in Seattle. This was truly transformational for him. He sat us down at dinner Saturday and said "Mom and Dad, I can do this. Let's do it. Here's my goals, help me refine them and help me write a letter to coach so he knows I'm ready to make the big commitment when we start up in the fall. So finally, he saw himself the way we've always seen him and he made the choice to train hard and with purpose. For him, it wasn't about seeing how fast he could go but about what he could learn when he worked with the best. He's already signed up for 2010.Thanks guys!

Rowan

Dear Megan and Peter, I just got home from the Fitter and Faster Clinic at Mt. Rainier High School. I want to thank you for all of the help and guidance you gave me. I am now more than ever excited about swimming and setting huge goals for myself. Olympics in 2016 doesn't seem unreachable anymore. I am all excited about the upcoming season now. Thank you again for everything. Rowan South Sound Titans aka the guy in the Blue Speedo

Sherri

Megan and Peter My daughter Ana just participated in the Seattle (afternoon) fitter faster program. As a Mom I wanted to thank you for your time and encouragement in this great program. We were not sure what to expect? We left very pleased and wanting to come again next year! Ana was the smallest in size there and I loved that you both had her join your relay team. You took a situation that could have left her feeling bad (being slower then others) into a highlight for her. Hearing you cheer her on as she swam was just fantastic for us. Thanks again for providing great teaching both in swimming and character. She has dreams of being a future Olympian and it is amazing to me how kind and approachable you both were. How did Ana feel about the day? she said in the car ride home "how can you describe heaven?" Thanks again for the coolest day ever! best of luck to you in your future events. Ana will be watching and cheering you on. Sherri

Erin

Megan and Peter, We had such a fantastic time at the fitter faster clinic held in Portland. Our daughter, Myah has become so inspired after meeting you two. She is eight years old and was terrified of the water until about a year ago when we got her into swim lessons. She just joined the swim team 2 months ago and is one of the fastest on her team for her level. She was overjoyed to race you Megan in the breaststroke as that is her favorite stroke ) We loved all of the positive reinforcements you gave the kids and how you took time with each child individually. I can tell that you both do this because you truely enjoy it. Myah has since put her signed picture and swim cap on her bedroom wall with a dreamcatcher that she made below it and will definately follow her dreams. We will definately bring her back next year and wish you well on the rest of your tour.

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