Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron Sailing Academy recruits Mentor
by Suellen Hurling on 24 Jun 2010
Jared West (second from left) with coaches and students of the RQYS Sailing Academy Junior Sailing Program - Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron Sailing Academy Recruits Mentor Jennie Bridge
The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron has recruited local aspiring Olympic sailor Jared West as a mentor for the Sailing Academy's Junior Sailing Program.
The Junior Sailing Program provides a fun and exciting environment for getting kids into sailing.
Jared will be assisting Sailing Academy Coach Carl Webster as a volunteer coach, guest speaker and fitness trainer.
This role comes naturally to Jared, who shares a passion for helping juniors get active in sport.
Jared has a Masters degree in Human Movement Studies and has worked extensively as a strength and conditioning coach with junior athletes. Jared is also one of the top dinghy sailors in Australia and is a member of the 2010 Australian Sailing Development Squad and inaugural Queensland Academy of Sport sailing program.
'I look forward to sharing my experiences to help inspire our kids towards a lifelong participation in the sport.'
For more information, contact Carl Webster at the Squadron's Sailing Academy on 07 3396 8666 or visit http://sailingacademy.rqys.com.au
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