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Youth Tri Series, continued September 13 Share your Family Race Stories and Photos! Meet the SoCal Youth Triathlon Series Winners! Questions? Contact Coach Judi ([email protected]), Coach Paula, and Coach Jim.USAT Certified Coaching. Triuscoaching. http://www.triuscoaching.com See YOU there! CONVERSATION, continued you’ve changed someone’s life after you’ve helped them. I have the honor of seeing this change in many forms. At the “Intro to TCSD” meetings it’s everything from watching the facial expression of someone who’s new to the sport go from “what the heck was I thinking” to “I can do this;” seeing, hearing, watching someone complete their first race; giving guidance, answering questions, increasing one’s comfort level and even hearing a veteran member tell me after our Intro meeting “wow, I just learned something new about TCSD”. During the Aquathlons, I see people change from being quiet and stressed after a challenging day to having a relaxed demeanor, laughing, socializing; knowing that they are in good hands and that everything has been thought of. Additionally, it’s their comments about what a great time they had and it’s them sharing pictures with family/friends about the event. I hope that more people volunteer and have the opportunity to experience this. Jay, you have made such a positive contribution to the TCSD in a very short time. Thank you for all you’ve done thus far and thank you for your continued service. It’s just a matter of time before Mike Reilly says “Jay Lewis, you are an Ironman!” Craig Zelent is a USA Triathlon Level 1 Certified Coach. Craig can