The management has reversed their decision and Coach Lucas will return to the team. Seeing how our community gathered to protect the integrity of our program reinforces how much we value his leadership. We will remain vigilant to ensure that the culture of the team continues to prioritize the well-being …
May 23, 2018
Final supporters
Who we are:
We are PARENTS who have children that are members of the LIFETIME SWIM TEAM-South Austin Location.
We are angered to learn of the sudden termination of Coach Lucas’s employment. We feel that this decision was grossly unjustified and irrational, and that it could lead to significant consequences for the team. While we understand that management may have reasons for such a decision, we feel strongly that the decision was a mistake made without considering Coach Lucas’s proven track record and his successful dedication to the team and without fully considering the wellbeing and future growth of the swimmers or the morale of the Lifetime Swim Team community. We are impassioned to STAND WITH COACH LUCAS!!
As parents, we have seen firsthand on a daily basis how valuable Coach Lucas is to the Lifetime Swim Team. He performed above and beyond the call of duty. He is talented, dedicated, driven, and, above all, he CARES and POURS his heart and time into his role and responsibility as a Head Swim Coach. Simply put, Coach Lucas is the backbone of the team. Without him, we are rudderless – a team with no direction.
We are not willing to accept Lifetime’s decision to fire Coach Lucas. If Lifetime does not REVERSE this decision, then WE will pull our swimmers from the swim team. We will not support an organization that treats its employees like disposable goods! We feel strongly about our decision to share the message with our children that we will ALWAYS STAND for justice and help those who have been unfairly treated. In this case, we will always STAND WITH COACH LUCAS!
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Coach Lucas is a hardworking, dedicated, talented coach. He puts in many hours off the clock to learning new ways to team build and coach. If you spend any time at all with Coach Lucas you would see a person with integrity who wants only the best for the team. He makes a difference.
This whole situation was poorly handled by the management at Lifetime. I am not happy and will struggle to pay dues to an organization who does not seem to care about the kids or the staff. If Coach Lucas goes and his boss stays I am afraid I will follow Coach out the door. Shame on you Lifetime Fitness.
Although I am not a parent of a child in Coach Lucas' s class, I have been a consistent member in his water class. I love it. He is consistently changing up his routine, which helps us create muscle confusion and adds so many more dynamic exercises that I was previously accustomed to.
Coach Lucas has been such a great coach and role model for my sons. They were devastated to hear he was being let go. My son cried the whole way home after practice yesterday. We will do all we can to try to convince Lifetime Fitness to reinstate him.
I am in the Masters program and have been very impressed with Lucas Alves as the coach. I have a number of times complimented Lucas to Matt as well as corporate. I have had several Masters coaches before joining LT and none of them were nearly as good as Lucas. I highly recommend he be retained and appropriately compensated. He is an asset to Lifetime and quite an outstanding ambassador!
Lucas is an extremely hard worker with a great deal of integrity.
Coach Lucas is the best coach I have ever had. He pushes us to the limits and motivates us to keep going. We want Coach Lucas back!!!
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The management has reversed their decision and Coach Lucas will return to the team. Seeing how our community gathered to protect the integrity of our program reinforces how much we value his leadership. We will remain vigilant to ensure that the culture of the team continues to prioritize the well-being …
May 23, 2018
Final supporters
Who we are:
We are PARENTS who have children that are members of the LIFETIME SWIM TEAM-South Austin Location.
We are angered to learn of the sudden termination of Coach Lucas’s employment. We feel that this decision was grossly unjustified and irrational, and that it could lead to significant consequences for the team. While we understand that management may have reasons for such a decision, we feel strongly that the decision was a mistake made without considering Coach Lucas’s proven track record and his successful dedication to the team and without fully considering the wellbeing and future growth of the swimmers or the morale of the Lifetime Swim Team community. We are impassioned to STAND WITH COACH LUCAS!!
As parents, we have seen firsthand on a daily basis how valuable Coach Lucas is to the Lifetime Swim Team. He performed above and beyond the call of duty. He is talented, dedicated, driven, and, above all, he CARES and POURS his heart and time into his role and responsibility as a Head Swim Coach. Simply put, Coach Lucas is the backbone of the team. Without him, we are rudderless – a team with no direction.
We are not willing to accept Lifetime’s decision to fire Coach Lucas. If Lifetime does not REVERSE this decision, then WE will pull our swimmers from the swim team. We will not support an organization that treats its employees like disposable goods! We feel strongly about our decision to share the message with our children that we will ALWAYS STAND for justice and help those who have been unfairly treated. In this case, we will always STAND WITH COACH LUCAS!
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Please bring Coach Lucas back (and pay him a living wage), his efforts were building the team, building our kids as athletes, and growing your business by gaining market share. Your choice won't only be the right one for the many children he trains, but also the best for your business .
Coach Lucas is a hardworking, dedicated, talented coach. He puts in many hours off the clock to learning new ways to team build and coach. If you spend any time at all with Coach Lucas you would see a person with integrity who wants only the best for the team. He makes a difference.
This whole situation was poorly handled by the management at Lifetime. I am not happy and will struggle to pay dues to an organization who does not seem to care about the kids or the staff. If Coach Lucas goes and his boss stays I am afraid I will follow Coach out the door. Shame on you Lifetime Fitness.
Although I am not a parent of a child in Coach Lucas' s class, I have been a consistent member in his water class. I love it. He is consistently changing up his routine, which helps us create muscle confusion and adds so many more dynamic exercises that I was previously accustomed to.
Coach Lucas has been such a great coach and role model for my sons. They were devastated to hear he was being let go. My son cried the whole way home after practice yesterday. We will do all we can to try to convince Lifetime Fitness to reinstate him.
I am in the Masters program and have been very impressed with Lucas Alves as the coach. I have a number of times complimented Lucas to Matt as well as corporate. I have had several Masters coaches before joining LT and none of them were nearly as good as Lucas. I highly recommend he be retained and appropriately compensated. He is an asset to Lifetime and quite an outstanding ambassador!
Lucas is an extremely hard worker with a great deal of integrity.
Coach Lucas is the best coach I have ever had. He pushes us to the limits and motivates us to keep going. We want Coach Lucas back!!!
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Please bring Coach Lucas back (and pay him a living wage), his efforts were building the team, building our kids as athletes, and growing your business by gaining market share. Your choice won't only be the right one for the many children he trains, but also the best for your business .