Sunday, May 5, 2013 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
USMS Courses and Clinics
Registration
USMS/ASCA Level 3 Masters Coach Cert.-Cambridge
The New Enlgand LMSC is hosting a USMS Masters Coach Level 3
Certification Clinic
Host: Bill Meier na_chl_h2o@yahoo.com
Contact: Bill Brenner bill.brenner@usms.org
Location of Classroom Instruction:
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Building 4 Room 4-149
77 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139-4307
617.253.1000
Link to Map
$5 parking on weekends in garage on Vassar St. by Zesiger
pool, free street parking on Sunday.
Continue to bottom of this page to register.
Instructors: Mel Goldstein, TBA 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. Mel was inducted into the International Masters Swimming Hall of Fame in 2012.
Bill Brenner is the Club and Coach Services 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 and is currently helping to organize the Pan American Masters championship in Sarasota, Fla. A USMS Level 3 certified Masters coach, he enjoys attracting adult athletes to the sport of swimming and coaching all levels of ability.
Prerequisites: You must be a Masters Certified Level 2 coach and a current USMS Member to participate in the course. You must be a member of ASCA to receive certification. Level 2 and Level 3 cannot be taken during the same weekend. ASCA and USMS Membership information is provided on the application for this clinic. ASCA Membership fee is $70 for one year. More information about ASCA may be found here: www.swimmingcoach.org
Upon successful completion of the certification process, including all required memberships, applications and completed tests: Each person will be awarded a USMS/ASCA Level 3 Coaches Certification 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. Anyone interested in starting a Masters Program.
Scholarships: All Level III coaches from NE-LMSC will receive $40 towards the registration fee. All Level I, II and III coaches will receive $10 towards lunch costs. Coaches outside the NE LMSC should consult their LMSC for scholarship opportunities. For more information please contact Bill Meier na_chl_h2o@yahoo.com.
Tentative Agenda:
May 5th, 2013
Check-In: 8:30-9:00 am
Level 3 Training: 9:00am to 3:30pm
Lunch 12:00 pm-12:30 pm
Food will be available in student center, building W20
Online Registration:
Online registration only. Registration closes at midnight pacific time on May 4th, 2013 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
Residence Inn Boston Cambridge
6 Cambridge Center ยท Cambridge, Massachusetts 02142 USA
Link to Hotel Website
Questions: Contact Bill Brenner at bill.brenner@usms.org or 941-556-6278.
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 Sunday, May 5, 2013.