Morehouse and Rogers Teach 700+ Children about the Olympics and Fencing

 

The Enthusiastic Children at Assumption School!

During school presentations over the past two days we addressed over 700 children.  Overall, we have spoken to over 3000 students at 10+ schools and programs since we’ve been back from Beijing  The schedule has been particularly packed the last week with school visits, events and now training for the upcoming season as well.   There are so many things I want to accomplish on multiple fronts and its making for some long days!

 

On Tuesday, I woke up early and had a hard work out before driving up to Danbury, Connecticut where I spoke to students at the Wooster school.  I then hoped back in my car and drove to Manhattan to join a USOC fundraising event and then met up with Jason afterwards at an event at the Time Warner building to debrief. 

 

Wednesday also began very early, this time with a drive to Peekskill, NY with Jason where the two of us gave 5 presentations at multiple schools, the town Library and then at the Peekskill Fencing Center.  With littie time ot spare, we sped back to the city to participate in an event with the Queen of Sweden before ending the night up at my friend’s birthday party at the HK Lounge.(You can read more about the events from Jason!)   

 

Jason talks to students about reaching their goals

Despite being tired from all the running around, speaking to children definitely keeps me grounded and motivated to continue to forge ahead to promote our sport.  Whenever we speak at a school, it’s really amazing and such a high to see the excitement in the student’s, not just for the Olympics, but also for fencing. 

 

As a former teacher, it’s also just a blast to walk into school buildings. (I’m in my element!) 

 

We continue to talk a lot about setting the right big goals and also about discovering your unique strengths and applying to them to help you succeed. I hope we’re making an impact!

 

I want to send an amazing thank you to the students, staff and teachers at Wooster, Peekskill Middle and Assumption School for showing us such great hospitality.  Our day in Peekskill was arranged by local fencing coach Alex Acevado who is just opening a new club facility and doing an amazing job promoting the sport locally! Thanks for everything Alex and best of luck with your club!

Coach Alex Acevado's students pose with us at the new club