USMS/ASCA Levels 1&2 Masters Coach Cert.-Davis,CA

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

Host: Stu Kahn kahnswim@gmail.com
Contact: Bill Brenner bill.brenner@usms.org

Sunday September 30, 2012
9:00am - 6:00pm

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Instructors: Mel Goldstein, Stu Kahn and Bill Brenner

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 current 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: $170 for Levels 1 and 2 Certification. $95 for Level 1 or Level 2 only.

Maximum: Maximum attendance is 24.

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:The Pacific LMSC will consider scholarships for its member coaches on a case-by-case basis . Please submit your request to Chairman Peter Guadagni peterguadagni@gmail.com.
Coaches outside of the Pacific LMSC should consult their LMSC for scholarship opportunities.

Tentative Agenda:
Sunday September 30, 2012
Check-In: 8:00-8:30 am
Level 1 and 2 Training: 9:00am to 6:00pm
Lunch will be provided compliments of Davis Aquatic Masters.


Online Registration:
Online registration only. Registration closes at midnight pacific time on September 29, 2012 or when the course enrollment reaches 24.

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.