USMS/ASCA Levels 1&2 Masters Coach Cert.-Indy

The Greater Indiana Masters Swimming in association with the Indiana LMSC is hosting a USMS Masters Coach Level 1 and 2 Certification Clinic.

Host: Brian Cummings bcummings1@live.com
Contact: Bill Brenner bill.brenner@usms.org

Saturday April 27th, 2013
Tentative Agenda
Check-In: 8:30-9:00 am
Level 1 and 2 Classroom Training: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Lunch: 12:00-1:00pm
Breaks as Needed

Location of Classroom Instruction:
North Central High School
1801 E 86th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46240
Use entrance 24 West.
Link to Map

Continue to bottom of this page to register for the Coach Certification.

Instructors: Mel Goldstein, Bill Brenner, and Elizabeth Moore

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 a USMS All American with 255 Individual Top Ten Achievements. In 2012, he was inducted into the International Masters Swimming Hall of Fame.

Bill Brenner is the Club and Coach Services Director for USMS. He has 30 years coaching experience working with age group, college and Masters swimmers. Bill has served as a support team member for his local Masters club, team representative to the LMSC, an LMSC officer as the Top Ten Recorder, a multi-year delegate to the USAS convention and a member of national committees. He has served as the meet director for multiple events and is currently helping to organize the Pan American Masters championship in Sarasota, Fla. A USMS Level 3 certified Masters coach, he enjoys attracting adult athletes to the sport of swimming and coaching all levels of ability.

Elizabeth Moore is a USMS Level 3 certified Masters coach. She is the founder and head coach of the Masters Swimming Program at Spectrum Athletic Clubs South Bay in El Segundo, CA. A former NCAA Division I swimmer and NAIA Division I cross-country and track and field competitor, Elizabeth combined her passions for swimming and running to become a multisport athlete. She races all triathlon distances and has completed three full IRONMAN races where she excels on the swim, exiting the water with top place finishes. Elizabeth also competes and coaches at Masters swim meets and open water races throughout 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 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 reimbursement will be available to qualified GRIN coaches and swimmers. Non-GRIN coaches should consult their LMSC for scholarship availability.

Online Registration:
Online registration only. Registration closes at midnight pacific time on April 26th, 2013 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.

Lodging:
Indianapolis Marriott North
3645 River Crossing Parkway
Indianapolis, IN 46240
317-705-0000
Link to Hotel Website

Questions: Contact Bill Brenner at bill.brenner@usms.org.