( partial member listing in alphabetical order ) |
These advisory board members are clients that are actively involved in helping us determine future enhancements and the direction of Jackrabbit.
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Jeff
Gershe
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Jeff Gershe
Director and Head Instructor
Just Swim, Inc.
Davie, FL
Email:
CoachJeff@justswim.us
www.JustSwim.us |
Coach Jeff Gershe began his competitive
swimming career at the age of 8. He competed nationally and
internationally and earned a swimming scholarship to LaSalle
University . While earning a Bachelors degree in Finance at
LaSalle, his swimming accomplishments included multiple
conference championships, member of All-East Swim Teams,
Conference MVP's, team records and many more top achievements.
Coach Jeff found his passion for teaching children how to swim
when he was sixteen years old. Inspired from the coaches he had
through his career, Coach Jeff has developed his own special
technique, which shows his great enthusiasm for teaching
children how to swim. Because of his love of swimming, JUST
SWIM’s program has evolved into one of the premier swim schools
in South Florida .
"I could go on and on with all the terrific options, but the
bottom line is, I could not imagine running our swim school
without JackRabbit Class. I highly recommend Jackrabbit to all
schools."
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Sue Mackie
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Sue Mackie
Executive Director of the United States Swim School Association
Aquatics Unlimited - Owner
Office: (480) 837-5525
Email:
office@usswimschools.org
www.USSwimSchools.org |
Sue Mackie has served children in the swim
industry in a myriad of capacities for over 17 years. Having
been a member of the United States Swim Schools Association
since 1994 and a member of the Board of Directors for four
years, Sue was took over the position as the Executive Director
of the Association in 2005. The U.S. Swim School Association is
an association of quality schools devoted to aquatic education
for lifelong safety, fun and health. Formerly the National Swim
School Association, the Association was founded in 1988 to
provide a formal trade association for swim school operators in
the United States. The United States Swim School Association
currently consists of more than 280 national and international
swim schools.
Having completed a number of certification courses relative to
her positions in the swim industry, Sue is also an experienced
presenter for Association conferences and in her capacity as
Executive Director, now also organizes and oversees all
association events, and member services.
In addition to her Association involvement, Sue has been
committed to teaching kids water safety, swimming lessons and
aquatic fitness since 1994 through her back yard swim program,
Aquatics Unlimited Swim School, in Fountain Hills, Arizona.
While safety and fun are Sue's first priorities with the kids,
she also recognizes the more intrinsic value of her program,
including the development of self reliance and self confidence
that typically occurs as goals are achieved. These are
attributes that will stay with the kids throughout their
lifetime and, according to Sue, is what really makes her job
worthwhile.
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Jeff
Metzger
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Jeff Metzger
President
Kids First Sports Center
Office: 513-489-7575
7900 East Kemper Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45249
Email: gymclub@aol.com
www.KidsFirstSports.com
www.MetzgerBootCamp.com
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Jeff Metzger, a native Cincinnatian, is the
Founding President of Kids First Sports Center, a $4.5M,
86,000sf kids' tuition-based sports center. With 5100 students,
Kids First is widely recognized as an industry leader in size
and scope, exceeding industry averages in enrollment, revenue
and profit by factors of 10x, 12x and 14x, respectively. Kids
First houses over a dozen separate venues including: Queen City
Gymnastics, Starfish Indoor Swim School, Tumble Bees, soccer,
basketball, dance, martial arts, cheer, tramp & tumbling,
World's Greatest Birthday Parties, CAMP-a-palooza as well as the
Beehive Gift Shop and the Uneven Bar Café.
Additionally, Jeff is the Founding President of The Metzger
Small Business BOOT CAMP, a 4–1/2 day, total-immersion
leadership, marketing, management workshop for the children’s
instructional sports industry. With over 1,000 graduates, BOOT
CAMP has changed the face of the industry, teaching owners and
managers how to reap the financial and emotional rewards owning
a small business has to offer. The Small Business BOOT CAMP is
guaranteed to be the best educational investment you will ever
make!
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Frank
Sahlein
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Franklin B. Sahlein, CBI
CEO - 3rd Level Consulting & Business Brokerage
President - Wings, Inc.
1875 Century Way
Boise, Idaho 83709
Office (208)376-3641, ext. 103
Cell (208)869-3656
Email:
Business@WingsCenter.com
www.3rdLevelConsulting.com
www.WingsCenter.com |
Frank Sahlein has been involved with the sport
of Gymnastics since 1967 - as Gymnast, Coach, Club Owner, State
Director, Consultant and Business Broker. Frank is a native of
San Mateo, California and graduated from Hillsdale High School.
He attended San Jose State University on a gymnastics
scholarship, graduated in 1976, and moved to Boise, Idaho.
The amazing WINGS Center (under Frank's continuous direction
since 1976) is a 35,000 s.f. "working lab" of synergistic
programs. Frank pioneered the Children's Learning Opportunity
Center (CLOC) concept - a unique blend of Sports Instruction,
Child Care & Education, Entertainment and Outreach. The
operational systems that Frank has designed allow the affairs of
the Wings Center to be managed on a part-time basis. His wife,
Shauna Swank-Sahlein has taken the lead at the Wings Center on a
daily basis and also coordinates all Marketing efforts. These
operational systems have set a viable template for Children's
Activity Centers, and as a result Frank is sought nationwide by
clients in our industry for customized consulting, expansion,
valuation and brokerage services.
3rd Level Consulting & Business Brokerage offers detailed
solutions that are complete, confidential and customized to each
business. Business Systems Analysis helps owners add value to
their businesses through the use of organized, integrated
SYSTEMS. Business Expansion Planning is available for either
expanding current operations or starting a brand-new business.
Business Valuation is a professional service giving a solid
indication of value for many purposes. The Business Brokerage
service lists and brokers business transactions in our industry
from start to finish. 3rd Level Consulting & Business Brokerage
is a USAG Industry Member. Frank is a member of, and certified
by, the International Business Brokers Association, as well as
being a member of the Institute of Business Appraisers.
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Todd Sousa
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Todd Sousa
Executive Director
Swim Venture
Costa Mesa, CA
Office 714-641-2636 ext. 109
Email:
tsousa@swimventure.com
www.swimventure.com |
Swim Venture, formally known as Shoreline Swim School was founded by Todd and Jill Sousa in 1994. Swim Venture has grown from a single outdoor facility to now managing multiple facilities throughout Orange County. Owner Jill Sousa is a credentialed elementary school teacher and is completing her masters degree in early childhood curriculum.
Todd Sousa has been awarded the Who’s Who of American Teachers for the years 2004 and 2005. He has also been recognized by the United States Swim School Association for his excellence in teaching and creativity in establishing innovative awards programs. In addition,
Swim Venture has been recognized for our commitment to water safety by the Orange County Fire Authority, American Red Cross, Orange County Health Department and several nationally syndicated radio talk shows.
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