Begin with the basics and a model to follow
By Nikki Boruch
With the Tokyo Olympics having taken place recently, water polo is in the spotlight, which is bolstering local interest in the sport. Adding a water-polo program to an agency’s offerings can be both lucrative and a great addition to a sports lineup for kids in the community, but how do you begin a successful program? The Mesa Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities Department in Mesa, Ariz., has paved the way for other agencies to create a successful recreation program since launching its own in 2001. Here’s what worked best for this stand-out program: