USMS Level 3 Coach Certification - Dallas, TX

U.S. Masters Swimming is hosting a USMS level 3 Masters coach certification course on Saturday December 3, 2016 in Dallas, Texas.

December 3, 2016
Classroom Instruction Level 3
8:00am - 2:00pm

Location of Classroom Instruction
Courtyard & Towne Place Suites
DFW Airport North/Grapevine, TX
2200 Bass Pro Court
Grapevine, TX 76051

Instructors: Mel Goldstein 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 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 Education 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, helped organize the 2013 Pan American Masters championship and hosted the 2014, 2015 and 2016 YMCA Masters national championship in Sarasota, Fla.. A USMS Level 4 certified Masters coach, he enjoys attracting adult athletes to the sport of swimming and coaching all levels of ability.

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 can not 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 NT LMSC is offering educational scholarships to cover the cost of registration for coach certification classes within the NT LMSC.  The scholarship is paid as a reimbursement to USMS members who are registered with the NT LMSC  and successfully complete the USMS coach certification class.  Coaches can submit their request along with a copy of their certification to:  Lynn Morrison, 7213 Cliff View, Garland, TX. 75044.  Any questions regarding scholarships should be directed to:  Lynn Morrison, 214-585-2420 or email: lynnmorrison1868@gmail.com.   If you are a member of another LMSC, please contact your LMSC for scholarship availability.

Agenda
Saturday, December 3, 2016
Check-In: 7:45am - 8:00 am
Level 3 Training: 8:00am to 2:00pm
Lunch: 12:00

*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 Friday, December 2, 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
If you are interested in securing a hotel reservation for this event please contact the Courtyard & Towne Place Suites DFW Airport North/Grapevine, TX 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