When eight elite current and former Olympian Swimmers band together to organize a unique swim clinic and live auction of Olympic items, it’s not surprising that it quickly sold out. But the real story comes from the reason behind the event. These swimmers joined forces to support long time Head Coach of Rose Bowl Aquatics, Jeff Julian, 39 and never a smoker, in his battle against Stage 4 Lung Cancer.
Jeff Julian, Head Coach of Rose Bowl Aquatics
It’s exciting to see such an all-star group of elite swimmers band together to help one of their own. Jeff’s reputation as a world class athlete and wise coach fueled the outpouring of support after his diagnosis in early January. Helping toward his goal to fight and win against his disease, family, friends and his team – Rose Bowl Aquatics – created #TEAMjeff, and love and resources immediately started rolling in from supporters, swimmers and swim teams across the country.
This unique Swim Clinic will have four stations, coached by the Olympians, that the swimmers will rotate through… including Motivation & Nutrition; Starts, Turns & Sprints, Freestyle & Backstroke and Butterfly & Breaststroke.
Following the Clinic, there will be a question & answer session and live auction of Olympic items. The entry fees & live auction proceeds are gifts to the Julian family.
March 8, 2015 from 1:00 to 5:00 pm
Located at the Rose Bowl Aquatics Center in Pasadena, California
Olympians participating
Swimmers attending the event will each receive a #TEAMjeff cap and an autograph page (suitable for framing). They will also receive a swim bag, t-shirt, 2 DVD’s and Jason Lezak autograph card thanks to Mutual of Omaha BREAKout! Swim Clinics.
Event details
Olympians for #TEAMjeff Swim Clinic & Live Auction
Organizer – Jason Lezak
Jason Lezak
Rebecca Soni
Rebecca Soni
Ariana Kukors
Ariana Kukors (Credit: Tim Binning, the swim pictures)
Haley Anderson
Jessica Hardy
Jessica Hardy
Kim Vandenberg
Kim Vandeberg, PMG Sports Athlete, Speedo Athlete, 2008 Olympic Medalist
Lenny Krazelburg
John Naber – Auction MC
Hi #TEAMjeff!!! Just saw this today. I’ve only recently discovered SWIMSWAM. How wonderful this must have been!! I’m sure it was incredible!!! Go #TEAMjeff 🙂 Hugs M & O
Good luck Jeff. Thanks for being a “big brother” to our three sons, Scott, Brian and Todd on the Arcadia Riptides. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Amazing support for a beloved coach and obviously not just beloved by them. Jeff has touched so many lives. Have a Great Day!! Terribly sorry to miss it.
How much is the entry fee?
Best of luck to Jeff and his family. I believe you were on the Arcadia Riptides a long time ago, my brother and I were too. We were little, you were older and we admired you. All the best to you! Fight on!!
Thanks SwimSwam, these awesome Olympians and the army of #TEAMjeff supporters for the love and support fueling Jeff for battle! You are all amazing!
this is great. best of luck to jeff julian and his family. F cancer.