WHO is YOUR Coach?

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Ahelee Sue Osborn — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 02:08:30 GMT

HAVE YOU NOMINATED YOUR MASTERS SWIM COACH AS "COACH OF THE YEAR" YET? DEADLINES ARE FALLING ALL AROUND US... END OF MARCH! The SPMA Guidelines for award nominations are here: www.spma.net/html.php (please check for your own LMSC's deadlines and requirements if you are not in the SPMA) I just came off our monthly LMSC committee conference call where I heard the news that not one single SPMA coach nomination been received. I am shocked by this and hope that it is not the same news in other areas of the country. If you appreciate your coach swimmers, stand by them and be sure he/she is nominated.

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Swimalison — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 02:35:54 GMT

Alison Girl - NOMINATE your coach! Your club does not have to be a large. It is up to you and your team mates to write up the nomination and submit it to your LMSC for consideration. Do it! You never know... Either way, I assure you that your coach will appreciate the recognition from his swimmers. And it may just inspire him to take on even more masters coaching! Good luck and by the way, nice work on your own swimming and determination to improve! Ahelee Thanks..ok. Will do!

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That Guy — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 07:17:54 GMT

Sounds like you've already got that guy! :dunno:

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Brian Stack — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 07:12:07 GMT

My coach, Matt Wilson is a God sent. He is the Aquatics Director at the YMCA where I am a member. I found out when he came to the Y that he was a former Clemson swimmer. I live in a small town in Maryland where there are NO Master's swim teams any where in the area...I introduced myself and begged that he coach me. We currently have....THREE members on our team. He coaches us twice per week at no charge. Seriously, give this guy a wake up call and pick him! He has so much talent and needs to be coaching a big Master's team!!! At the risk of a thread hijack, I'd like to posit the thought that you might have the seed to a bigger team right there. The one factor that we've been able to identify as a success indicator in Masters Swimming programs around the country is the presence and involvement of a coach. Some one who takes responsibility for the hours offered and provides creative, and productive practices. Someone who works with swimmers of all abilities to help them achieve their goals and create swimmers for life. Sounds like you've already got that guy! With a regular schedule, a little promotion, and some help from the Y and your LMSC, you could make your group of three into 20 in a few weeks. Swimmers come out of the woodwork when word of a good coach in the area gets around. Don't be afraid to let the triathletes know either. Building a nice team around a coach is a good way to recognize him too!

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Ahelee Sue Osborn — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 06:48:38 GMT

My coach, Matt Wilson is a God sent. He is the Aquatics Director at the YMCA where I am a member. Seriously, give this guy a wake up call and pick him! He has so much talent and needs to be coaching a big Master's team!!! Alison Girl - NOMINATE your coach! Your club does not have to be a large. It is up to you and your team mates to write up the nomination and submit it to your LMSC for consideration. Do it! You never know... Either way, I assure you that your coach will appreciate the recognition from his swimmers. And it may just inspire him to take on even more masters coaching! Good luck and by the way, nice work on your own swimming and determination to improve! Ahelee

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Swimalison — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 06:21:14 GMT

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Former Member — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:30:30 GMT

My coach is my wife, Amanda. She has been working with me on my breaststroke. She puts in a great deal of time on deck - working with me on stroke technique and other aspects. This weekend, I just went 2:32.06 in the Men's 50-54 200SCM *** and broke the old record of 2:32.78 from 7/08.

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Ahelee Sue Osborn — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 12:14:01 GMT

Our coach is great! Corinne Grotenhuis. She has a sport that has many interested people. She is also a olympic power lifter . She has numerous world records!:applaud: Our team is the Elgin Blue wave in Ill. We have finished 3rd in state the last 3 years.:applaud: PLEASE TAKE THE TIME AND NOMINATE YOUR COACH! She sounds very deserving of a nomination!

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Ahelee Sue Osborn — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 12:12:34 GMT

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orca1946 — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 02:37:55 GMT

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Patrick W. Brundage — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 12:50:54 GMT

Are the nomination forms online? I certainly want to get Laura Winslow recognized!

RE: WHO is YOUR Coach?

Ahelee Sue Osborn — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 11:36:49 GMT

Are the nomination forms online? Past USMS Coach of the Year recipients as well as the new Kerry O'Brien Coaching Award info are posted at the USMS link: www.usms.org/.../coy.php Check with your LMSC or your Coaches Chair for the procedure in your area to nominate your coach. The SPMA Newsletter included these nomination instructions to our membership this month: *********************************************************************** 2008 Coach of the Year nominations *********************************************************************** Nominations are now open for the 2008 Coach of the Year nominations. The selection criteria are as follows: the Coach of the Year is selected on the basis of inspirational and instructional qualities; club and individual accomplishments, including championships and world records; and non-competitive club and individual accomplishments, including club size and growth, club participation, volunteering, and events run by the club; and the coach's service to SPMA, USMS and other Masters organizations, participation in clinics, and published works. To nominate your coach, provide a letter listing his or her accomplishments, and a maximum of four letters from your teammates supporting your nomination. Nominations are due by March 31, 2009 and should be submitted to the SPMA office by email (pdf, Word, or text file) at registrar@spma.net. Total size for the file(s) must not exceed 1 MB per application. Submit as one email, not separate emails for each letter. Please contact the SPMA office if you are not able to submit by email or if you have any questions. The telephone number is (626) 296-1841.