U.S. Masters Swimming is hosting a USMS "How-to put on a clinic" course for coaches on Saturday & Sunday, October 12 & 13, 2019.The USMS Clinic Course for Coaches, offered by USMS Education Services, instructs the Masters coach or adult learn-to-swim instructor how to conceptualize, organize and deliver a stroke development clinic (SDC). The course consists of both a classroom and on-deck component. The registration for the clinic course is limited to 12 coaches per class. More information about the
USMS "How-to" Clinic Course for Coaches, including the course outline, can be found on the USMS website.
Classroom location:Saturday, October 12, 2019Courtyard by Marriott
Los Angeles / Sherman Oaks
15433 Ventura Boulevard
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403Check-in 3:15 - 3:30 pm
Classroom instruction: 3:30 - 5:45 pm
On-deck location:Sunday, October 13, 2019
Community Pool at CLU
Check-in 7:30 - 7:45 am
On-deck instruction: 7:45am - 12:00pm
Instructors: Bill BrennerBill 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.
PrerequisitesYou must be a Masters coach who has successfully completed Level 1, or higher, of the USMS Masters coach certification or be a USMS-certified adult learn-to-swim instructor. Current USMS membership is also required.
Fees$50.00 per coach. USMS-designated Masters coaches and certified ALTS instructors receive a $10 discount during the online registration process.
MaximumMaximum attendance is 12 coaches.
Who should attend?Certified Masters coaches who want to develop the skills and resources necessary to host a successful stroke development clinic. ALTS instructors who want to learn stroke-development drills and techniques to use with advanced-beginner swimmers.
ScholarshipsPlease contact your
LMSC for scholarship availability.
Online RegistrationOnline registration only. Registration closes at midnight Pacific time on Friday, October 11, 2019 or when the course enrollment reaches 12.
Online Registration is Paid by Credit CardYour 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.
LodgingIf 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.
QuestionsContact Marianne Groenings
mgroenings@usmastersswimming.org