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Club president Betty Lum says there were more than 20 applicants from throughout North America and even a few from overseas but Pickard immediately established himself as a prospect.
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"We were looking for someone who is enthusiastic about swimming and who possesses a sound knowledge of stroke mechanics and training methodology," Lum says."His enthusiasm, love of swimming and working with young swimmers shone through.We saw someone young, eager, knowledgeable and enthusiastic to move the Rapids to new heights."Lum says there is a big, open road ahead for the Rapids and is confident Pickard can "navigate us through all the tight spots and forks in that road."