Today we’d like to introduce you to Sara Kooperman.
Sara, CEO of SCW Fitness Education and WATERinMOTION®, is a visionary leader that is a highly skilled and intuitive. She is a director and manager who understands how to motivate and energize teams to produce industry-leading products and services. Her track record for launching nine successful MANIA® fitness-professional conventions, over 30 live and online certifications, countless video projects and a variety of educational experiences is world class. Reaching 10,000 instructors and trainers face-to-face and another 100,000+ in virtual contacts makes SCW Fitness Education one of the largest Fitness Education companies in the globe. Sara’s humor and warmth is matched only by her devotion to education and her love of presenting. She is the proud recipient of AEA’s Global Award for Contribution to the Aquatic Industry, serves on the Gold’s Gym Think Tank, is a WIFA board member, and a National Fitness Hall of Fame inductee. She has left an indelible mark on the fitness industry as a whole.
Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Regardless of your chosen career, working in a man’s world has always been a challenge. I was fortunate enough to be raised in an environment that infused confidence in my abilities, regardless if I was female or male. I also was lucky (or intelligent) enough to marry a man who is supportive of my professional aspirations. I would like to impart this good fortune on to other women. It is important to instill a sense of confidence and achievement into women of all ages and races. Without support structures, I fear the advancement of women will stabilize rather than continue to climb. I’d like to be one of those support structures.
Having someone willing and able to support me professionally and personally has been a great emotional anchor in my career advancement. Both mentors and friends – whether younger or older, female or male – have provided me the stepping stones to be willing to take chances and make positive choices. They have helped me find faith in myself and set achievable goals. These relationships have resulted in some of my most challenging and rewarding career choices.
Please tell us about SCW Fitness Education and WATERinMOTION.
SCW Fitness Education has been a staple in the health and fitness industry for over 30 years. SCW is an internationally recognized education body that provides hands-on certifications and continuing education courses and conventions to fitness professionals in multiple disciplines nationwide. As the largest Fitness Conference Leader and Continuing Education Provider in the world, MANIA® offers nine (9) Professional Training Conventions in New York City, California, Florida, Atlanta, Dallas, DC, Midwest (Chicago), Philadelphia, and Boston. MANIA® is a three-day Fitness Education Conference, running 17 sessions every hour and featuring world-renowned Fitness Educators leading more than 250 sessions on such topics as:
Group Fitness
Personal Training
HIIT/Bootcamp
Mind-Body
Functional Training
Nutrition
Dance
Cycling
Aqua
Active Aging
Leadership/Business
And Much More!
MANIA® is more than just a Fitness Convention; it’s the place where the fitness community goes to be inspired, recharged and learn! MANIA® is affordable and is perfectly suited for the budding exercise professional to the seasoned fitness veteran. Rub elbows with your favorite presenters (Local & International), shop the Expo and celebrate being part of a greater health and wellness community. It’s a shot of adrenaline to your fitness career that keeps you coming back for more!
For the past 30 years, Personal Trainers, Group Exercise Instructors, Small Group Training Leaders, Aquatic Exercise Professionals, Cycling Teachers, Mind-Body Experts, Sport Specific Training Educators, and many more, get certified through SCW. This outstanding Family of Leaders also supports Managers, Directors and Owners of clubs and facilities nationwide with our business and management tracks.
Do you look back particularly fondly on any memories from childhood?
Being Big Chief Cherokee at Camp and winning Pow-wow day!
Pricing:
- MANIA Fitness Education Companies $259 for 3-day trainings with over 250 sessions to choose from
- SCW Online & Live Certifications for $199
Contact Info:
- Address: SCW Fitness Education
3675 Commercial Ave
Northbrook, IL 60062 - Website: www.scwfit.com
- Phone: 847-562-4020
- Email: info@scwfit.com
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