Courtesy: Lauren Harville
Are you a USA Swimming–certified coach with at least Level 1 certification and 1+ year of experience coaching year-round athletes?
Your insight could make a lasting difference.
About the Study:
I’m conducting a graduate thesis exploring the influence of swimming on the mental and emotional well-being of children and adolescents, particularly those from challenging or adverse environments. Your real-world coaching experience is key to understanding how swimming environments promote the functioning and well-being of youth.
What’s Involved:
- One 45-60-minute confidential interview
- Conducted via Zoom, phone, or in person
- Flexible scheduling based on your availability
- Your identity will remain completely anonymous
Why Participate?
Your voice will contribute to vital research that advocates for swimming as a therapeutic tool in youth mental health support.
Interested?
- Contact: Lauren Harville
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 404-285-9932
Thank you for considering being part of this important work!
Lauren Harville is a graduate student in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Richmont Graduate University, as well as a swim coach. She is currently conducting research for her graduate thesis titled “The Healing Lane: Exploring Swim Coaches’ Perspectives Regarding the Influence of Year-Round Swimming as a Tool for Emotional and Mental Functioning for Youth.”
A meaningful initiative that bridges athletics and mental health research in a powerful way. Efforts like this can help strengthen support systems for swimmers while advancing evidence-based understanding of sport’s emotional benefits.