Lessons in action at CGA
April 21, 2017 12:00 am
• Last Updated: April 21, 2017 8:27 pm
New London — Kevin Bratland, left, head wrestling coach at the United States Coast Guard Academy, demonstrates a wrist escape to Nicory Andre, 14, during a self-defense workshop for students from Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School during the 7th annual Sports and Wellness Day at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London on Friday, April 21, 2017.
One hundred and twenty-five students, mostly eighth-graders, visited the Academy to cycle through a variety of sport and fitness activities. Students also observed a SCUBA demonstration and were served lunch before returning to school.
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