Hello Fourmites!
I have a question. Please bear with me as a I give a bit of background!
I am currently an age group coach. I coach the more advanced swimmers but not quite senior swimmers and the agegroup level (just above the novice our first year swimmers). I have been coaching for three years now and I am about to graduate college this December. My undergraduate degree is not exercise related in anyway. I have ACSA level 1 and 2 certifications and am a USA certified coach.
My question is this. I want to coach full time as a head age group coach or move into college swimming. I have been considering graduate school for an exercise related degree but I am uncertain if that is the best path. There does not seem to be one way to go about this. I am just uncertain if a grad degree would be worth the time and money however it seems like it would help me get that type of full time job at a university or a larger USA club
What has been your experience with coaches? Do you know of anyone who would be willing to share their experiences as a coach with me?
I really appreicate any help and insight you can provide!
Thanks! :)
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As a teacher I have to say that the extra degree is the way to go. As a novice I have to say my advice may be wrong. It does seem like a degree would open up possibilities to work at the college you are getting your degree. You could get your foot in the door and maybe make some contacts for down the road.
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Former Member
As a teacher I have to say that the extra degree is the way to go. As a novice I have to say my advice may be wrong. It does seem like a degree would open up possibilities to work at the college you are getting your degree. You could get your foot in the door and maybe make some contacts for down the road.
