USMS/ASCA Masters Coach Certification -Phoenix, AZ

The Phoenix Swim Club is hosting a USMS Masters Coach Level 1 and 2 Certification Clinic

Level 1 Saturday May 5, 2012 9:00 AM- 1:00 PM
Level 2 Saturday May 5, 2012 2:00 PM- 6:00 PM

Location:
Phoenix Swim Club
2902 E. Campbell Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85016
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Instructors: Mel Goldstein and Stu Kahn


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.

Stu Kahn is the head coach of the Davis Aquatic Masters (DAM), a Davis, California swim club that with over 620 registered members is the largest, local U.S. Masters team in the nation. Over the past 35 years, Stu has coached at the summer rec, high school, college, USAS and now Masters levels. Incorporating the philosophy of 'getting comfortable being uncomfortable', Stu and his wife, Mary, (who between them coach 43 practices per week) have led their team to 3 consecutive titles in the USMS One Hour Postal and to the 2011 USMS Club of the Year.

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. Continental breakfast included both days. Additional food may be purchased on site.


Maximum: Maximum attendance is 50.

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.

Tentative Agenda:

Saturday, May 5, 2012
Check-In 8:30am-9:00am
Level 1&2 Training: 9:00am to 6:00pm


Online Registration:
Online registration only. Registration closes at midnight pacific time on May 4, 2012 or when the course enrollment reaches 50.

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