Governance & LSCs

LSC Governance Consultant: Description of Services

The USA Swimming LSC Governance Consultant serves as a resource to LSC General Chairs and Boards of Directors on matters related to the governance of the LSC. Services provided to the LSC by the Governance Consultant include:

  • LEAP Mentor: Assists the LSC as it works toward the successful completion of any level of USA Swimming’s LSC Evaluation & Achievement Program (LEAP).
  • LEAP Facilitator: Is the main point of contact for the LSC during the LEAP evaluation phase.
  • LSC Visits: Conducts two-day strategic planning sessions for LSC Boards of Directors at the request of the LSC leadership. Visits include collaborating with the LSC leadership team to plan the meeting, conducting a pre-meeting survey, facilitating the on-site planning session, and constructing a post-visit summary report which includes the LSC’s strategic plan.

The services provided by the LSC Governance Consultant are free of charge to all USA Swimming member LSCs. Please contact Arlene McDonald, LSC Governance Consultant, at arlenemcd@aol.com or 317-442-2166 for more information. Thank you!