Send us a text From competitive swimming at 5 a.m. to becoming one of the first female surf lifesavers, Julie-ann shares how “work with water, not against it” became a philosophy for teaching and leadership. We also unpack her Bali river moment, how AquaBabies scaled fast, the “business shark” lesson every swim school owner needs, and what’s next with the 2025 relaunch and a 2026 collaboration. You can find Julie-ann at julie-ann@aquababiesglobal.com and visit: www.aquababiesmalta.com S...
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Send us a text From competitive swimming at 5 a.m. to becoming one of the first female surf lifesavers, Julie-ann shares how “work with water, not against it” became a philosophy for teaching and leadership. We also unpack her Bali river moment, how AquaBabies scaled fast, the “business shark” lesson every swim school owner needs, and what’s next with the 2025 relaunch and a 2026 collaboration. You can find Julie-ann at julie-ann@aquababiesglobal.com and visit: www.aquababiesmalta.com S...
How Non-Swimmers Learn Through Play with Ron Usher
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3 months ago
How Non-Swimmers Learn Through Play with Ron Usher
Send us a text In this episode, we dive into Otterball — a revolutionary, inclusive water game created by veteran coach and adapted PE teacher Ron Usher. With over 50 years of experience in swimming, water polo, and aquatic education, Ron developed Otterball to bridge the “aquatic desert” — the gap where teens and non-swimmers have few opportunities to learn or participate. Through a progressive flotation system, players start with full flotation (life jackets) and gradually reduce support as...
Navigating Neva
Send us a text From competitive swimming at 5 a.m. to becoming one of the first female surf lifesavers, Julie-ann shares how “work with water, not against it” became a philosophy for teaching and leadership. We also unpack her Bali river moment, how AquaBabies scaled fast, the “business shark” lesson every swim school owner needs, and what’s next with the 2025 relaunch and a 2026 collaboration. You can find Julie-ann at julie-ann@aquababiesglobal.com and visit: www.aquababiesmalta.com S...
