Jeff Hensley has over 20 years of experience building the fiscal capacity of nonprofits and educational institutions. However, it is both men's passion for serving the youth in the sport of swimming that made Swimmingly a natural fit. Mike and Charlie’s complimenting areas of knowledge and expertise successfully brought the partnership to fruition. Swimmingly saw one of its first victories in 2013 when the business attracted long-time Entrepreneur Mike Curran. The quartet of men extended Team USA’s dominance in the event to 10 consecutive years the first victory in that stretch without Michael Phelps. Representing Team USA, Houchin capped a successful post-Olympic year by winning gold in the 4×200 Freestyle Relay with Conor Dwyer, Ryan Lochte, and Ricky Berens. While training full-time as well as building the Swimmingly team, Charlie traveled to Barcelona as a member of the 2013 World Championships. Charlie believes that the parent volunteers and swimmers are the heroes of summer swimming-without them, the meets would not happen! Charlie trained with world-class coaches and individuals in both California and Florida, representing Team USA as a member of the National Team from 2009-2014.Īfter earning a gold medal at the London Olympics in the 4×200 Freestyle Relay, Charlie temporarily stepped away from the pool at the end of 2012 to lay much of the foundation for Swimmingly.Ĭharlie’s favorite part of the sport is the youth & parents involved in summer club swimming: Swimmingly's mission. As a community organizer, Alisa has nurtured loyalty in her volunteers and participants.Ī Raleigh NC native, Charlie graduated from the University of Michigan and blazed a trail from Southern California to Florida on his path towards making his first Olympic Team. She has coached athletes ages 4 to 85 years, at all skill levels. Alisa’s vision is to provide full-inclusion events and programs that allow physically and mentally challenged athletes to participate in the same activities as fully functioning participants. Over the past 21+ years Alisa has engaged tens of thousands of athletes, participants, and volunteers.Īll work and no pay: Alisa has been a tireless volunteer using her tremendous expertise, vision, and organizational skills for the benefit of her athletes, fellow organizations, and community. Until 2013 Fit & Able was a “company of one” that provided well-organized paths for youth and families to pursue fitness together and to provide volunteers the opportunity to devote their time towards promoting family fitness. She helped promote the RailHawks to a wider population to grow their fan base. Besides providing opening and half-time entertainment with her RailHawks Dance Team, Alisa orchestrated the fan patrol that excited fans and promoted local businesses. She also coached many youth leagues, varsity cross-country and track & field at Cary Academy, Saint Mary’s School, and Team Fit & Able programs.Īlisa also volunteered time to Cary’s then RailHawks Soccer team. While at the Cary YMCA she also developed middle school fitness programs that engaging young teens and pre- teens in physical activities geared towards healthy lifestyles. That year Alisa started her all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Fit & Able Productions. Having just moved to Cary with her young children Alisa recognized that North Carolina youth were being left on the sidelines. Even Cary - with our excellent schools, parks, and recreational facilities - was not immune to the pandemic of youth inactivity and obesity. In 1996, the CDC announced in a national report that North Carolina ranked 49th in youth physical activity.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |