Courtesy of Gary Hall Sr., 10-time World Record Holder, 3-time Olympian, 1976 Olympic Games US Flagbearer and The Race Club co-founder.
In order to become a successful athlete, we at The Race Club believe there are five disciplines to master; swimming, strength training, mental training, nutrition and recovery. Each discipline is essential for swimmers to experience long term success. With our newest addition to the team, we are focusing specifically on mental training.
Sports Psychologist Dr. Megan Cannon joins The Race Club with a wealth of information and experience. After receiving her Bachelor’s Degree in psychology from Wilkes University, Dr. Megan headed to Nova Southeastern University and graduated with a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. No stranger to the demanding pressure of training and performance, Dr. Megan competed in swimming, softball and dance.
While at Nova Southeastern University, Dr. Megan worked in the Sport Psychology program within the university’s Sports Medicine Clinic. Dr. Megan gained valuable experience while providing performance coaching and individual therapy to college student athletes. She also delivered speeches and conducted team-building activities with collegiate, high school and youth club teams.
Today, when she isn’t helping Race Club athletes with mental training, Dr. Megan operates a sports psychology company in Pennsylvania and works with athletes and teams from renowned universities. These schools include Bucknell University, Johns Hopkins University, University of Massachusetts, University of Pittsburgh and many more. In addition, Dr. Megan works with athletes who have competed in IronMan Triathlons and the CrossFit Games.She has also traveled across the country delivering keynote speeches at universities, high schools and conferences while also making appearances on ESPN’s SportsCenter as an expert on sports psychology.
Dr. Megan says her goal is to assist athletes and high-performers in achieving strong emotional health and peak performance. We couldn’t be more thrilled she has chosen to join us to help athletes around the world become successful Race Club swimmers.
Gary Hall, Sr., Technical Director and Head Coach of The Race Club (courtesy of TRC)
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THE RACE CLUB
Because Life is Worth Swimming, our mission is to promote swimming through sport, lifelong enjoyment, and good health benefits. Our objective is for each member of and each participant in The Race Club to improve his or her swimming performances, health, and self-esteem through our educational programs, services and creativity. We strive to help each member of The Race Club overcome challenges and reach his or her individual life goals.
The Race Club provides facilities, coaching, training, technical instruction, video, fitness and health programs for swimmers of all ages and abilities. Race Club swim camps are designed and tailored to satisfy each swimmer’s needs, whether one is trying to reach the Olympic Games or simply improve one’s fitness. Our programs are suitable for beginner swimmers, pleasure swimmers, fitness swimmers, USA swimming or YMCA swimmers, or triathletes; anyone who wants to improve swimming skills. All of our Race Club members share an enjoyment of being in the water and use swimming to stimulate a more active mind and body.