Coach Certification Level 3
U.S. Masters Swimming is hosting a USMS level 3 Masters coach certification course on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia..
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Classroom Instruction Level 3
9:00am - 3:00pm
Location of Classroom Instruction
Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta
Perimeter Center
1501 Lake Hearn Drive
Atlanta, GA 30319
For participants who are also attending USMS/USAS convention:
The Hilton Garden Inn is located less than 1 mile from the Dunwoody MARTA station and the Hilton offers a shuttle (call the hotel direct for pick up 404-459-0500) or you could use UBER to get from the train station to the hotel. The Dunwoody station is on the MARTA Red Line and you could take the Red line directly from the airport to the Dunwoody station , it is about a 40 minute train ride. You can also take MARTA from downtown Atlanta (26 minutes), use the Civic Center station which is a 6 minute walk from the Hyatt Regency Atlanta.
For more information about the MARTA transportation system and schedules, please see the MARTA guide.
Instructors: Mike Hamm and Mel Goldstein
Mike Hamm is a USMS ALTS certified lead instructor and USMS certified level 3 Masters coach. He has coached swimming for 46 years, including 21 at the Masters level. He is currently the head Masters coach at the Kroc Center in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He also owns the Hamm Swim School in Coeur d’Alene, where they specialize in individual instruction for all levels of swimmers. He is an Olympic Trials qualifier, USA All-American and USMS All-American, and he set several NCAA Div. II national records while in college.
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 have completed Levels 1&2 of the USMS Masters coach certification program and be a current USMS Member to participate in the course. Please note that you cannot take the level 3 certification on the same weekend that you are taking levels 1&2.
Certification Process
Upon successful completion of the certification process, including all required memberships, applications and completed tests: Each person will be awarded a USMS level 3 Certified Masters Coach certificate.
Fees
$225 for Level 3 Course.
Maximum
Maximum attendance is 25.
Who should attend?
Current full-time, part-time or volunteer coaches who would like to explore the possibilities of coaching Masters swimmers as a profession. Anyone interested in supporting their existing team and coach.
Scholarships
The Georgia LMSC is offering full scholarships to cover coach certification fees for all GA LMSC coaches who successfully complete level 3 USMS Masters coach certification class. Coaches will need to submit a copy of their certification for reimbursement after the class. If you have any questions regarding scholarships please contact Ed Saltzman at swimsalt@bellsouth.net. If you are a member in another LMSC, please contact your LMSC for scholarship availability.
Agenda
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Check-In: 8:30-9:00 am
Level 3 Training: 9:00am to 3:00pm
Lunch: 12:00-12:30pm
*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.
Online Registration
Online registration only. Registration closes at midnight pacific time on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 or when the course enrollment reaches 25.
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
USMS has arranged for a discounted hotel room rate of $179 per night at the Hilton Garden Inn for Tuesday, September 20, 2016. If you are interested in securing a hotel reservation for this event please contact the Hilton Garden Inn direct at 404-459-0500 and mention the US Masters Swimming event taking place at the hotel on September 21, 2016. Thre are a limited number of rooms available at this rate and the cut-off date for this special rate is August 30, 2016.
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
Registration closed on Wednesday, September 21, 2016.