USMS Levels 1&2 Coach Certification - Houston, TX

U.S. Masters Swimming is hosting a USMS levels 1&2 Masters coach certification course on Saturday, March 19, 2016 in Houston, Texas.

Saturday, March 19, 2016
Classroom Instruction Levels 1&2
9:00am - 5:00pm 

Location of Classroom Instruction:
Courtyard by Marriott
12401 Katy Freeway
Houston, TX 77079

Instructors: Dave Burgess and Mel Goldstein

Dave Burgess is highly involved in U.S. Masters, high school, and age group swimming. He is the head coach of the Podium Swim Club, a U.S. Masters Swimming group based in Colorado Springs. Dave caters to swimmers who are looking to improve performance, as well as those that are relatively new to swimming. He is also the head coach of the Discovery Canyon High School swim team, as well as an assistant coach with Colorado Springs Aquatics. He is a USMS Adult Learn To Swim certified lead instructor, a USMS Level 3 Masters coach, a USA Swimming/ASCA Level 3 coach, as well as a USA Triathlon level 2 certified coach . Dave also holds a certificate in sports and performance nutrition.

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.

Prerequisites
You must be a current USMS Member to participate in the course and receive USMS certification.

Certification Process
Upon successful completion of the classroom coursework, including all required applications and successfully completed tests, each person will be awarded USMS Level 1 or 2 Certified Masters Coach certification.

Fees
$180 for Levels 1 and 2 Certification. $100 for Level 1 or Level 2 only.

Maximum
Maximum attendance is 40.

Who should attend?
Current full-time, part-time, volunteer coaches or anyone interested in becoming a Masters coach.  Anyone interested in starting or supporting a Masters program.

Scholarships
The Gulf LMSC believes strongly in your continued development and growth as catalysts to Gulf Masters Swimming. Upon successful completion of the USMS Levels 1 & 2 Masters coach certification course, the Gulf LMSC will reimburse the course registration fee for Gulf Masters members who submit applications and are approved by the Gulf LMSC.  If you are interested in an application, please contact Bruce Rollins, Gulf LMSC Chair, at beek1@sbcglobal.net for more information. 

If you are from outside of the Gulf LMSC, please contact your LMSC for scholarship availability.

Agenda
Saturday, March 19, 2016
Check-In: 8:30-9:00 am
Level 1 and 2 Training: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Lunch: 12:30-1:00pm *

*Lunch will be provided by USMS - Please note that most of the lunches are sandwich based and do not always include a vegetarian option or recognize dietary restrictions and food allergies. If you have food restrictions, please feel free to bring along something that will accommodate your needs.

A USMS Stroke Development Clinic is scheduled for Sunday, March 20, 2016 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Conoco Phillips headquarters,  600 N. Dairy Ashford, Houston, TX  77079.  All coaches who attend this coach certification class are eligible to attend as a coach on deck at no charge. 

Online Registration
Online registration only. Registration closes at midnight Pacific time on Friday, March 18, 2016 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
If you are interested in securing a hotel reservation for this event please contact the hotel direct or search here for nearby  Marriott Locations

Questions
Contact Marianne Groenings mgroenings@usms.org

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