USMS / ASCA Masters Coach Certification - NC

The NC LMSC is hosting a USMS Masters Coach Level 1 and 2 Certification Clinic

Saturday March 17, 2012
8:00am - 5:00pm

Location: The Hampton Inn
530 E. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd (formerly East 2nd St.)
Charlotte, NC 28202
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Instructors: Susan Ingraham and Mel Goldstein

Susan Ingraham is the Head Swim Coach of Masters of South Texas. She has been coaching age group, high school and Masters swimming for over 30 years. She was awarded the 2008 USMS Coach of the Year. Susan holds Level 2 certification in both ASCA and USMS. She serves as a Club and Coach Services Coordinator for USMS. Susan is a co-author of the current USMS Masters coach certification curriculum.

Mel Goldstein was the 2001 Speedo US Masters Coach of the year, Mel won the 1997 Ransom J. Arthur MD Award that goes annually to a person who best supports the objectives of Masters swimming. It is the highest honor bestowed by United States Masters Swimming. He is a past President of USMS and USMS All American with 255 Individual Top Ten Achievements.

Prerequisites: You must be a 2012 USMS Member to participate in the course. You must be a member of ASCA to receive certification. ASCA and USMS Membership information is provided on the application for this clinic. ASCA Membership fee is $70 for one year. More information about ASCA may be found here: www.swimmingcoach.org

Upon successful completion of the certification process, including all required memberships, applications and completed tests: Each person will be awarded a USMS/ASCA Level 1 or Level 2 Coaches Certification certificate and a USMS Certified Coach pin.

Fees: $120 for Levels 1 and 2 Certification. $70 for Level 1 or Level 2 only.

Maximum: Maximum attendance is 40.

Who should attend? Current full-time, part-time or volunteer coaches. Anyone interested in supporting their existing team and coach. Anyone interested in starting a Masters Program.

Scholarships: Tuition and partial travel reimbursement available to all NC Masters Swimmers/Coaches only. Contact Marty Gaal, NC LMSC Coaches Chairman at marty@osbmultisport.com or 919-975-5274 for details. Non NC Masters Swimmers should contact their LMSC for scholarship availability.

Tentative Agenda:
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Check-In: 7:45-8:00 am
Level 1 and 2 Training: 8:00am to 5:00pm


Online Registration:
Online registration only. Registration closes at midnight pacific time on March 15, 2012 or when the course enrollment reaches 40.

Online registration is Paid by Credit Card:
Your online registration for this course will be paid by credit card and processed by Club Assistant. Please look for "ClubAssistant.com Events" on your credit card statement.

Questions: Contact Bill Brenner at bill.brenner@usms.org or 941-556-6278.

Coach certification registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferrable to another individual. However, If you can provide the USMS national office with a minimum of 72 hours notice before the start of the scheduled course, you may transfer your registration to a course at an alternate date and location. Written email notification must be sent to clubandcoach@usmastersswimming.org