USMS Level 2 Coach Certification - New Providence, NJ

U.S. Masters Swimming and the New Jersey LMSC are hosting a USMS Level 2 Masters coach certification course on Saturday, March 25, 2023 in New Providence, NJ

Saturday, March 25, 2023
Classroom Instruction Level 2
8:00A.M. - 12:15 P.M. 

Location of Classroom
Jersey Aquatic Center
629 Central Ave
New Providence, NJ 07974

Instructors: 

Bill Brenner is the Sr. Director Club and Coach Development 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.

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.


Requirements

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


• You must be a USMS certified Level 1 Masters coach. If you have not completed the online Level 1 Masters coach certification, you may find out more about this virtual class here.

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

Fees
$125 for Level 2 certification. 

Maximum
Maximum attendance is 30.

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 NJ LMSC will provide a one-time scholarship covering 100% of the registration cost for any current NJ Masters member. 
Note: Scholarship application required. Reimbursement of registration costs will be made to eligible NJ Masters members upon completion of the criteria in the NJ LMSC Scholarship details below.
The following criteria must be met by applicants to qualify for scholarship:

1. You must be a currently registered NJ LMSC member
2. You must provide proof of successful completion of certification course(s)
3. Fulfill one (1) of the following:

• Write an article for NJ Masters Fastlane newsletter
• Volunteer at a NJ LMSC sponsored event 
• Verification of active or substitute on-deck coaching

Agenda
Saturday, March 25, 2023
Check-In: 7:30A.M. - 8:00 A.M.
Level 2 Training: 8:00A.M. - 12:15 P.M. 

Online Registration
Online registration only. Registration closes at midnight Pacific time on Friday, March 24, 2023 or when the course enrollment reaches 30.

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 "US Masters Swimming" on your credit card statement.

Lodging

• If you are interested in securing a hotel reservation for this event please contact a hotel directly.

Questions
Contact Bill Brenner bbrenner@usmastersswimming.org
LMSC Event Host Contact Chris McGiffin cmcgiff@gmail.com

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