A generous spirit
Good morning. This is the season for giving.
Giving Tuesday may have been yesterday, but we don't believe that generosity can or should be limited to one day. As we continue throughout the holiday season, here are a few of our favorite ways to give back to the sports community:
Volunteer. This could include timing at a swim meet, making snacks for after practice, or refereeing a game (if you're certified).
Rep their team/brand. Show the athlete/coach in your life that you are proud of the work they are doing and represent merchandise with their team/logo on it. Not only will you be supporting their brand, but you will be placing their brand in front of other people and providing them with more exposure.
Donate money. To some, this may seem like the easy way out, but any program is thankful for financial donations. This assists colleges with buying new gear and funds scholarships for athletic programs.
Regardless of how you give back, know that your time and efforts are appreciated.
Enjoy your Wednesday!
-- Taylor and the CG Sports Co team
OTHER BIG NEWS THIS WEEK:
Lilly King, Kieran Smith, and Natalie Hinds are slated to swim at the 2023 U.S. Open this upcoming weekend. View the psych sheets here!
USA Swimming announced an 18-athlete roster for the 2024 World Championships in Doha, Qatar, including Katie Grimes!
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World Cup skiing has resumed and Rosie Brennan is wasting no time on the powder this season! In Ruka, Finland, Brennan collected a silver medal in the women's 10K classic and her first individual Classic Career Podium finish.
Following the race, Brennan explained to the media, "I've been really happy with the improvements I've made in classic skiing and it all worked out today - I'm very happy with my result!"
Additionally, Brennan posted a third-place finish in the women's 20K on the final day of racing.
The good times swim on! Author Matt Moseley has announced ten new stops on his Book and Swim Tour over the next several months to celebrate his book Soul Is Waterproof and discuss how he uses swimming to bring attention to water issues.
Moseley will be speaking at different venues in Colorado, Nevada, Thailand, and Washington D.C.!
Grab your copy of Soul Is Waterproof today!
Make it stand out
Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
The 2023 Parapan American Games have concluded and McKenzie Coan is coming home with some serious hardware. Coan has added medals in the mixed 4x100 freestyle relay (silver), mixed 4x100 medley relay - freestyle leg (silver), women's 100 freestyle S7 (silver), and women's 50 freestyle S8 (bronze).
Outside of the pool, Coan was recently featured in an episode called "Brave Conquers Fear." The feature covers Coin's personal history and how swimming (and a strong mindset) has helped reveal her real strength. Click here to watch the feature online.
Marketing Your Book with Email
Congrats on signing a publishing deal! Now it’s time to build out the marketing plan for your book. CG Sports Publishing has a tried and true email marketing timeline that we recommend authors to follow. Believe it or not, this email workflow has helped numerous authors achieve a #1 ranking on Amazon, while driving a lot of sales.
The key is this: Building a strong email list, first. If you want to learn more about building a strong email list, click here.
Now you see her, now you don't! Rosie Brennan flew the air in Ruka, Finland!
📷: @nordicfocus
SplashForward
"Water for all. Water for life." That slogan is the heart of SplashForward, a community advocacy group working to bring world class public aquatic facilities to communities and regions in Washington.
SplashForward believes in building partnerships that cultivate relationships that sustain facilities and create more affordable aquatic opportunities for everyone. In addition to sustainability and affordability, SplashForward's vision includes creating gathering places filled with pride and equity.
At it's core, SplashForward is comprised of aquatic leaders from all aquatic disciplines (swimming, diving, water polo, artistic swimming, and triathlon) and includes experts from age group to Olympic athletes.
Click here to learn more about SplashForward and their initiatives.
Champion's Mojo, Episode #237: "Former US National Teamer Bill Weaver Returns to the Sport"
Bill Weaver from North Carolina Master Swimming has swum at the highest levels of the sport. And while most elite swimmers don't care to put themselves on the line in competition very often Bill has embraced it. Bill, with his infectious passion for the swimming, discusses his triumphant return to swimming post-COVID and how it's become more than just a pastime for him. His arduous five-day-a-week training routine and anticipation for the upcoming meets truly exemplify his commitment.
Bill trains and competes with Masters superstar Erika Braun and share a bound that inspires and pushes them towards their goals. Let's together celebrate the spirit of perseverance and passion that champions like Bill and Erika encapsulate and maybe, just maybe, you'll find the spark to pursue your own dreams.
Catch up on EVERY episode at ChampionsMojo.com.
