U.S. Masters Swimming is hosting a USMS levels 1&2 Masters coach certification course on Saturday, October 12, 2019 in Los Angeles, CA.
Saturday, October 12, 2019
Classroom Instruction Levels 1&2
8:00am - 3:00pm
Location of Classroom Instruction:
Courtyard by Marriott
Los Angeles / Sherman Oaks
15433 Ventura Boulevard
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Instructors: Bill Brenner and Chad Durieux
Bill Brenner is the Chief Operating Officer and Education Director of U.S. Masters Swimming. He has over 35 years of experience coaching swimming at the age group, college and Masters levels. A USMS certified level 4 Masters coach, Bill has been involved in the evolution of the USMS Masters coach certification courses curricula and has taught hundreds of classes to thousands of Masters coaches. Bill established the USMS Adult learn-to-swim certification program and serves as an ALTS lead instructor. With the knowledge acquired from coaching 20-30 Masters swim clinics each year, Bill recently wrote the USMS Clinic Course for Coaches, teaching Masters coaches how to run a successful USMS stroke development clinic. Bill serves as an ambassador and advocate for USMS by visiting hundreds of existing clubs and workout groups, establishing new Masters programs, speaking at national aquatics conferences and maintaining relationships with strategic partners such as USA-Swimming, USA-Triathlon, Y-USA, LifeTime Fitness and the Kroc Centers. Prior to joining USMS as a staff member, Bill served USMS as a volunteer at the local and national level. He has been a swim meet director, support team staff member and coach at his local program, the Sarasota YMCA Sharks Masters. Bill enjoys sharing his passion for swimming with others by encouraging adults to swim for life.
Chad Durieux is the head Masters coach of Rose Bowl Aquatics in Pasadena, CA., a title he has held for 7 years. Chad has over 10 years experience coaching Masters, and 10 years with age group teams in Canada and at the RBAC. He is the 2011 USMS Coach of the year and the 2010 SPMS Coach of the year. Chad is a USMS level 4 certified Masters coach and CSCTA (Canadian Swim Coaches and Teachers Association) Level 3 tech/theory certified.
Requirements
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
$190 for levels 1 and 2 certification.
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
Please contact your LMSC for scholarship availability.
Agenda
Saturday, October 12, 2019
Check-In: 7:45-8:00 am
Level 1 and 2 Training: 8:00am to 3:00pm
Lunch: 11:30am
*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, October 11, 2019 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 Courtyard by Marriott Los Angeles / Sherman Oaks, 15433 Ventura Boulevard Sherman Oaks, CA 91403. Although we were not able to secure a block of rooms, the hotel may be able to accommodate your needs.
Questions
Contact Marianne Groenings mgroenings@usmastersswimming.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 Saturday, October 12, 2019.