Next week, sailing program organizers from across the country will convene at US Sailing's 26th Annual National Sailing Programs Symposium, (NSPS) in San Diego, CA at the Bahia Resort, from January 7-11, 2009.
Sponsored by LaserPerformance, this year's Symposium theme is 'Changing Lives Through Sailing' and features relevant subjects for people with various levels of involvement in sail training from first year organizers to veteran program directors.
The agenda is packed with events including lectures and discussions led by such sailing experts as Olympic Gold medalist, Anna Tunnicliffe; Racing Rules guru, Dave Perry; Sailing Scuttlebutt editor, Craig Leweck; Chairman of the U.S. Olympic Sailing Program, Dean Brenner and many more.
Keynote speakers include Betsy Alison and Nick Scandone on the Beijing Paralympic Experience and Robbie Haines and Stan Honey on Managing a Teen Team. Additionally, optional coaching modules and a full-day workshop, entitled 'Enhancing Your Organization's Performance,' are schedule for 1/5 and 1/6.
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