I wish there was a way for Coach Gary Hall Jr to know what a difference he has made in our son’s life. Our son, Adam, has had Olympic dreams since he was 6 years old and meeting one of his most admired swimmers was a life changing experience for him. One week after his F&F camp at Irvine with Coach GHJr, Adam had his first Junior Olympics time cuts – in fact 3 JO cuts in all 3 races he competed in at Coronado Island in San Diego. Adam did the morning sessions on Saturday and Sunday at Irvine and even after 3 years of swimming with so many different teachers and coaches I have never seen him gushing with so much excitement and motivation after his time with Coach Gary Hall Jr. I already had so much admiration for GHJr because of his campaigns with Diabetes, which so many of my own family members have suffered terrible complications from in the forms of diabetic retinopathy and digit/limp amputations, that have destroyed so many people’s lives and dreams. So to have an opportunity to introduce my son Adam to a person that has accomplished so many good things in life has just been wonderful. I also want to thank F&F for their inclusiveness and willingness to make exceptions for individual abilities. This camp was meant to be a 9th birthday present for our son Adam back in December of 2020. We appreciate F&F allowing Adam to enroll in a camp designed for 10-12 yo kids, and giving hi the chance to prove himself even though he was younger. My son has always been a very dedicated and serious swimmer and he hopes he was able to contribute something to the weekend for the benefit of others.
My swimmer really connected with the pre race confidence building and starting block poses that GHJr led the group through. Overall, my swimmer got a huge boost of motivation and confidence and goal setting. My son says everyday that Gary Hall Jr told him ‘No Pain No Gain’. We are eagerly looking forward to another opportunity to work with Coach Gary Hall Jr.
We appreciate F&F partnering with this amazing person.
- Irvine, CA
- 9 years old
