Tonight Nicole and Wes sit down with longtime friend and aquatics professional Lindsay Thompson, whose journey through lifeguarding, program leadership, swim school ownership, and competitive coaching has shaped a powerful perspective on our industry.
In this episode, Lindsay opens up about:
• How lifeguarding led her into running a swim school
• The move that shifted her career path
• Returning to the pool deck as a coach
• What the aquatics field gets right — and where we need to grow
• Lessons learned through transition, leadership, and life on the move
She brings honesty, wisdom, and heart to a conversation that will inspire instructors, coaches, supervisors, and anyone navigating a new chapter.
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