USMS Level 3 Coach Certification Hood River, Oregon

U.S. Masters Swimming is hosting a USMS Level 3 Masters coach certification course on Saturday, October 29, 2022 in Hood River, Oregon.

Saturday, October 29, 2022
Classroom Instruction Level 3
11:30am - 3:00pm

Location of Classroom Instruction
Hood River Fire Station Meeting Room
1785 Meyer Parkway
Hood River, Oregon, 97031

Instructor: 

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 Sharks Masters. Bill enjoys sharing his passion for swimming with others by encouraging adults to swim for life.

Requirements
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.

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
If you are a member of the Oregon LMSC, please contact Christina Fox  swim.cat1225@gmail.com
If not, please contact your LMSC for scholarship availability.

Agenda
Saturday, October 29, 2022
Check-In: 11:00A.M.-11:30A.M.
Level 3 Training: 11:30A.M. - 3:00 P.M.

The Oregon LMSC will provide snacks and refreshments.

Online Registration
Online registration only. Registration closes at midnight pacific time on Friday, October 28, 2022 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 a hotel directly.

Questions
Contact Bill Brenner bbrenner@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