Micha Shaw, a long-time USA Swimming national open water swim team member, will be part of the Women’s Symposium at the ASCA World Clinic in Orlando, Florida in early September.
On Wednesday, September 4th, Shaw will be joined by Jennifer LaMont, Ellen Johnston, Emily Melina, Micha Shaw, Carol Capitani, and Abi Liu during the Symposium that runs from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm (with lunch included).
Shaw is a meditation teacher and mental performance coach who represented University of California Berkeley in the pool and USA Swimming in the open water. At the upcoming ASCA World Clinic, she will delve into the profound impact of mindfulness for both coaches and athletes. Through engaging storytelling and applied practice, Shaw has a unique approach to illustrate how cultivating mindfulness can optimize decision-making, foster team cohesion, and elevate performance.
Background of the Symposium
LaMont, CEO of the American Swimming Coaches Association explains, “Females make up 50% of the swim coaching profession, but only a small percentage are in leadership roles or coach at the elite level. The workplace on deck at practices or at swim meets is not always a friendly and welcoming place for females. We are working to change that.
The ASCA Women’s Symposium will be an opportunity for female coaches to explore, dialogue, and learn from others who share the same circumstances and challenges, yet have persevered and succeeded. Topics will include navigating a male-dominated work environment, building a strategic network, and becoming better prepared for leadership roles, whether with your employer, your professional association (ASCA, NISCA, CSCAA), or a governing body (USA Swimming, NCAA, AAU, High School Administration, etc). The symposium will focus on the unique challenges faced by female coaches, and how to build supportive structures in their workplace. The day will include time for engagement activities and networking.”
14 years ago, Shaw was one of the featured athletes in a USA Swimming educational video:
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