liberty storm and mcsa project (PART 1)

 1. Story Elements:

• Goal of the Better World Project: The primary goal was to rejuvenate the swimming program, enhancing community engagement, and promoting team spirit through innovative training modules and community outreach initiatives.
• Project Details: The project, named "Liberty Storm and MCSA Project", was a comprehensive revamp of the existing swimming program, integrating contemporary training methods, recreational activities, and community engagement programs.
• Involvement and Impact: Leading head coaches, MCSA members, swimmers, and parents were directly involved. The broader community, potential new team members, and other stakeholders were significantly impacted.
• Timeline: The project spanned over 18 weeks, broken down into various activities and milestones, each building upon the previous one.
• Location: The project was undertaken at the Metropolitan Community Swimming Association (MCSA) facilities.
• Reason for the Topic: Given the declining interest and participation in the swimming program, there was a dire need to revitalize the program, making it more inclusive, competitive, and engaging.
• Challenges Faced: Integrating the new training modules without disturbing the ongoing sessions, resistance from a few stakeholders to change, and ensuring broad community engagement were some of the main challenges.
• Project Outcomes: A 25% increase in team registration, 90% positive feedback from stakeholders, an evident boost in team spirit and performance, and a 30% uptick in community involvement in MCSA activities.

2. Storytelling Options:

• Selected Options:
  1. Video Presentation: Detailed reflection on the project journey and outcomes.
  2. Blog Post: "Making Waves: Revitalizing Community Through Swimming"

• Reasons for Selection:
  1. Video allows for a dynamic presentation of the project, visually capturing the transformations, and engaging the audience more effectively.
  2. A blog post provides an in-depth reflection, letting the readers delve deeper into the nuances and personal experiences.

• Steps & Resources for Video:
  • Scripting the content
  • YouTube
  • Video editing tools like Screen Capture
  • Google Slides
• Steps & Resources for Blog:
  • Drafting the content
  • Relevant images or infographics
  • Blogging platform: Medium
  • SEO tools for maximizing reach

3. Story Creation Insights:

• Challenges: Striking a balance between detailing personal experiences and portraying objective project outcomes in both the video and blog was challenging. Additionally, ensuring the video was both informative and engaging was a tough task.
• Learnings: Crafting these stories taught me the power of storytelling in conveying a message and driving engagement. Sharing the journey online not only amplified the project's reach but also garnered constructive feedback, facilitating further refinement. The entire experience underscored the significance of community engagement and how a collective effort can lead to transformative outcomes.