As an athlete, you’re part of a team united by a passion for artistic swimming, and Elevating Ourselves and Our Teammates empowers you to make a lasting impact by fostering a supportive, inclusive community. This resource emphasizes the importance of being a respectful teammate and a good ally, encouraging athletes to build a positive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and heard.

In this video, two-time Olympian and founder of Generation Safe, Allison Forsyth, encourages athletes to reflect on their relationships with teammates and use kindness and respect to build a positive team culture. She emphasizes that by supporting each other and creating team commitments, athletes can foster a stronger, more inclusive environment where everyone flourishes.

As an athlete, you can lead by example and work with your teammates to create a positive, inclusive environment. Reflect on how you can offer support when needed and be an ally to your teammates, ensuring that everyone feels valued and supported.

Establishing Boundaries equips coaches with tools to build a professional, respectful team environment through clear expectations with athletes and caregivers. This resource guides coaches in fostering open communication and mutual respect while supporting their own well-being through steps like hosting caregiver meetings, co-creating team commitments, and setting team selection criteria. Through these practices, coaches can establish a balanced, productive culture that empowers both athletes and coaches to thrive.

In this video, two-time Olympian and founder of Generation Safe, Allison Forsyth, explains the importance of establishing boundaries within your team, both with athletes and caregivers. She provides valuable insights on maintaining clear communication and setting expectations to support a thriving, professional culture.

Take the lead in establishing and maintaining healthy boundaries within your team. Use the tools in this resource to guide your interactions with athletes and caregivers, ensuring a respectful and professional environment that allows everyone to succeed.

As a coach or club administrator, you play a crucial role in fostering a safe, positive, and inclusive team environment. Ripples to Resolutions provides practical tools and a step-by-step guide for handling conflicts constructively before they escalate, promoting open communication and mutual respect. With your leadership, this resource helps cultivate a team culture where conflicts are resolved respectfully, enabling athletes and coaches to grow together both in and out of the pool.

In this video, Samantha Heron, Chief Complaints Officer at ITP Sport, introduces conflict resolution tools designed for coaches. She emphasizes the importance of addressing conflicts with respect and structure to ensure that challenges are resolved within the team environment. By providing a safe space for discussion, coaches can build a strong, inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and respected.

As a coach or administrator, you have the power to resolve conflicts effectively and create a positive, inclusive environment. Use the Ripples to Resolutions tool to encourage open communication, respect, and collaboration, ensuring every team member feels supported and valued.

As a club administrator, you play a key role in shaping your team’s culture, and Setting Up Our Clubs for Success provides tools to help foster a positive, supportive environment. This resource guides you in regularly assessing club culture, aligning actions on and off the pool deck, and bridging gaps to create a unified approach across the club. While offering a foundational structure, it also allows for customization to fit your club’s unique needs, helping align your club with national standards for consistency and collaboration. With your leadership, you can drive growth and shared goals for everyone in your club.

In this video, Andrea Carey, Chief INclusion Officer at INclusion INcorporated, explains how club administrators can use the We All Swim Together tools to create a positive and inclusive club environment. She emphasizes the importance of regular reviews and communication to maintain a strong, supportive culture. She explains how administrators can customize the program to meet their club’s specific needs. The program ensures that both coaches and athletes receive the guidance and support necessary to excel while staying aligned with national programs to promote consistency in the sport.

As a leader, you have the opportunity to shape a positive and supportive culture within your club. Use this resource to assess your current practices, provide support to your coaches, and align your club’s culture with national programs. Together, we can ensure that artistic swimming continues to thrive in a safe, inclusive, and collaborative environment.