New Parent MeetingSept 23, 2014

Meet the head coach Aquatic programs Structure Groups Words to ‘swim’ by Coaching staff Facilities Team resources Swim meets Uniforms and equipment Annual WACtivities WAC Boosters

Sept 23, 2014

31 years recently retired Adapted Physical Education teacher at the Ohio State School for the Blind (OSSB)◦ Track & Swimming Coach / Athletic Director

Treasurer of OSSB Parent Teacher Staff Foundation Swimming Director for North Central Association of Schools for the Blind Head Coach of US Association of Blind Athletes National Youth Team Member of the USA Swimming National Disability Committee Committee Rep for Disability Chair & Central Commission Ethics - Ohio Swimming Founder of Westerville Special Olympics Swimming Board Member of Central Ohio Swimming Association

◦ Director COSA Developmental Summer League President of Youthletics, Inc.

◦ Operates Westerville Aquatic Club, a 150+ members◦ 37 years Head Coach (29 years) – 3 time recipient of Ohio SR Coach of Year◦ Program Director of Central Ohio SwimAmerica, 1000’s+ served

Head Coach of Worthington Christian High School Jim’s family includes

◦ Wife of 33 years, Anita◦ Son Justin, 28, married to Christie, Licensed Occupation Therapist, The Ohio State University, and former

senior captain of Indiana University swim team ◦ Daughter Julie, 23, graduate of the University of Cincinnati, Copywriter for Weber Assoc.

Team Administration: Youthletics, Inc. ◦ Westerville Aquatic Club◦ SwimAmerica◦ Special Olympics◦ Diving◦ Scuba

• Collegiate

• National/International

• US Swim Clubs / High School

• YMCA

• Developmental (Summer clubs, stroke schools)

Organizations:• FINA• USA Swimming• Ohio Swimming• COSA

Club WAC (Athletes + Parents + Coaches)

Team(Athletes)

Group (Athletes within training groups)

Swimmer (Individual athlete)

Mission Statement:To provide the opportunity for every swimmer to

reach excellence in the sport of swimming

Motto:Have Fun! Swimmin’ Well! Swimmin’ FAST!

ADMIN MENTORPROGRAMS COMM COACH

AthleteResponsibility

• Practice• Performance• Representation

SwimAmerica

WAC

• Westerville• Lakes• UA• Summer

• Short Course• Long Course

• Budgets• Staffing• Pool Contracts• Schedules• Other

• WAC• SwimAmerica

Educate

Staff

Parent

• Boosters

Athlete

• Competition• Training• Nutrition• Psychology

• Web• Email• Text• Phone• Twitter

WAC

SwimAmerica

• Parents• Staff

• Parents• Staff• Athletes

Methods

JIMCEO

Culture Of Success

VALUES

BELIEFSWORDS

SwimmingTriad

ATHLETE

COACH PARENT

Bronze 1 & 2

Seasonal

9 & Unders

Stroke Development /

Racing

Silver

Seasonal / Annual

9–12 year olds

Stroke Development /

Racing / Training

Gold

Seasonal / Annual

11-14 year olds

Training / Racing / Stroke Performance /

Excellence

High School

Seasonal / Annual

High School Age

Racing / Stroke Performance / Excellence

Full time Senior

Annual

Performance Excellence /

Sport Elite

Bronze 1 & 2 separated by ability

Jr. Olympic Group New practice standards starting 10/7

Split schedule – vary by gender & specialties!

(Approx. 3 week phases)

Morning practices begin 10/7.

Florida Training year – 12/27 through 1/3

Waves

Sessional

9-14 year olds

Conditioning / Stroke

Development

Special Olympics

Seasonal

12+ years old

Stroke Development /

Training / Racing

SwimAmerica

Seasonal / Sessional

3+ years old

Water Orientation / Stroke Development

Team Motto: Have Fun, Swim Well, Swim Fast!

Swimming is the “Important 4th”

Swim Fast and Win

Books:

Mindset by Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D.

• Fixed (non-learner) vs. Growth (learner) ‘Mindset’

• Failure a learning experience or, something to avoid, or deny?

Swimming isn’t Normal by Dr. Keith Bell

• ‘You only feel wet when you’re out of the water!’• ‘The Parents Guide to the Proper Psychological Care

& Feeding of the Competitive Swimmer’ • Ten Rules by which to Parent your Swimmer, pg 80.

Jim Peterfish HS/Sr.& Jr. Olympic Group Lead Amy Houston Administrative Assistant Ryan Reynolds Gold Lead Carol-Ann Morabito Silver Lead Sherri Downey Bronze Lead Renee De Salle HS Assist Kelli Downey SA, HS Assist Sarah Cline Gold Deck, BWHS Head Coach Aaron Norris Silver Deck, HS Assist Shannon Ball Bronze Deck, WSHS Head Coach Katie Link Bronze Deck Clay Siens Bronze Deck, Wave Coach

ASCA/USAS Certification•Foundations of Coaching 101 & 102

Safety Certification•CPR•Safety Training for Swim Coaches •Concussion Course (state of Ohio)

Code of Conduct•AISS Level 2 Criminal Background Check•Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles Check•Athlete Protection Training course (www.usaswimming.org/protect)

Westerville JC (a.k.a. “WAC Shack”)•Indoor •6 lane •25 yds •Training / Teaching •Outdoor space access •Limited esthetics – great training pool!

Oakstone Academy •Indoor •5 lane •25 mtrs•Training / Teaching •Limited Outdoor space access •Great esthetics – warm training pool•Parking restrictions: Park in main lot – no standing drop off/pick up!

Lakes Bubble•Indoor •4 lane •25 mtrs•Training / Teaching •No Outdoor space access •Unique Bubble style – good training - deep

Northland Swim Club •Outdoor •7 lane •50 mtrs•Seasonal Training •Outdoor space access

http://www.wacswim.net

We use the WAC site for:•Registration, (group, payment method, payment schedule)•Payments•Registration Agreements• EMR, Concussion Course• On-Deck App – you want to add this!• DEMO

What you need to know about going to a swim meet:•Schedule•Entries•Parent / Swimmer / Coach responsibilities•Payment•Travel vs. Local •Become an official!

Suit Sizing / Equipment Purchase

9/23/14 – Kast-A-Way in lodge 6:30 – 7p

Competition apparel

WAC Suit – Royal Blue Speedo

For an even larger selection of competition apparel, visit the website!

All groups

Pull Buoy

Fins

Snorkle

Training Bag

Silver / Gold

Paddles (size of hand)

Kick board

Senior / High School

2 Sets of Paddles (LRG/SML)

Short board (Kick board)

Biathlon and team picnic Katy Callard Memorial Distance Meet Candlelight Kick and Christmas party Parent’s Party Hospitality at the Regional meet (Fundraiser) WAC Banquet Championship t-shirts and caps Findlay Family Picnic Summer Coaches Breakfast Coffee with the coach

Booster Activities Parent Participation Opportunities!

Fees for activities are collected with registration

Members

Chair Person

Chair Elect

Treasurer

Trustees• Officials/Safety Coordinator

• Public Relations

• Hotel Reservation

• Awards Coordinator

• Banquet Coordinator

• Apparel

1 year

1 year

Head Coach or appointee

2 year

2 year

2 year

2 year

2 year

2 year

x 2

x 2

Unlimited

x 1

x 1

x 1

x 1

x 1

x 1

Term Renewable terms

What is Juice Plus+?

A whole food supplement that enhances you and / or your swimmers diet.*This is not a required supplement

For more information, visit www.wacjuiceplus.com and talk to Jim as to how you can provide the JP+ for your swimmer

Contact Jim via youthletics@columbus.rr.com

Follow us on Twitter @Westerville AC

Look forward to Group Parent Meetings beginning in October!