2014 Parent MeetingApril 16 ,2014

Introductions: Mgt. Committee

• DirectorsRayelene NicolBecky Shank

• Past Director/ Communications

Elizabeth McCormick

• ObligationsWhitney WilsonSam François

• DeskKit Turner

• Spirit CoordinatorJenny Yama

• Snack ShackMarisa Yamamoto

• Conference Representative

Jill Kenney

• Team TreasurerSteve Rego

• Coach LiaisonJennifer Nelson

WE WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE!

Spring Clinic• HAS STARTED!• Rebekah and Niki: small group this year, still

plenty of space if families are interested• Stroke Clinic-clarify intent and purpose• Practices run from 3:30 until 6:30 M-Th• Spring Swim Team Practice will start on May

12 (schedule TBD, but will also be held M-Th)– Most of our age group coaches are college or

high school students

DEWIN’ IT RIGHT

• Three C’s of the 2014 Season– Communication– Coaching– Conference

Communication

First “C”- Communication• Survey Results

Parent Meeting

• MC to use a consistent form of communication (team unify)

Asking that all communications to come through Directors before being posted

• FacebookJoin the closed group

• Folders on Pool Deck/Chalkboard outside of Dewing

• Updated the WebsiteUser friendly Updated informationSchedulesPractice Times

Coaching

Second “C”-Coaching• Structure

– “Sure up” staff, process to get where we are today and how we will be moving forward

• Clearly defined roles and expectations tied to key performance indicators

• Weekly check in’s with Coach Liaisons/Directors• In Season Evaluations & Post Season Evaluations to be

reviewed based on KPI’s

– Create an environment of sportsmanship & positive feedback for our kids

– Strike a balance between fun summer recreational swim team and a competitive swim team

Second “C”-Coaching• Upfront planning

– Practice/workout plans & age appropriate drills • Season is planned!• Have a plan, now work the plan!

– Cohesive and Accountable Team– Not just physical, but the mental aspect of

swimming• Setting indiviual & age group goals, Team Goals• Reviewing goals & celebrating accomplishments

– Office Hours to be establishedParents: your job is let the coaches COACH-if you have concerns please address them with the Directors or Coach Liaison or during schedule office hours!

Second “C”-Coaching

Jackson MillerAssistant Coach/Technicial

Specialist

Jordyn DickinsonAge Group Coach

6 & UnderSea Ponies

Megan MallonAge Group Coach

6 & Under

Annie MarinchakAge Group Coach

7/8

Julianna McCormickAge Group Coach

9/10

Spencer CoxAge Group Coach

11/12

Jack BradleyAge Group Coach

13/14

Rebekah PadillaLead Coach

Create accountability and structure! Parents need to support the Coaches and theirefforts!

Second “C”-Coaching

• Practice Schedule will be finalized late April once registration closes, evaluate the team make-up– Need to reduce pool hours for club & coaching staff

hours• Reduced 6 & under to a 30 minute practice

– Please remember you need to supervise your 10 & Unders during practice, they can not be alone

– Some Age groups will be combined– Allowing swimmers to swim up

• Not a family decision, a coaching decision• Once decision is made and accepted, you must practice with that age group for the entire season

Coaching-Sea Ponies• FOCUS to create a safe environment• Bridge program to Swim Team, rather than

a learn to swim program (lessons offered by Club)– Capped at 30 swimmers (plus 2 free

memberships)– Dedicated Age Group Coach

• Lead/Assistant, Rotation of Age Group Coaches

– Age 3-8 (must be 3 by June 15)• Fully Potty trained• Pass Coach Evaluation• Priority given to swim team members with older sibs

Second “C”-Coaching

• Technical Clinics– 3-4 throughout the season– Focus on specific techniques that are

hard to cover during practice times– FREE TO all swim team members – Will not be held at Dewing Park– Dates and further details to follow

Conference

Third “C”- Conference• It is our biggest meet of the year,

– We are a team and need everyone’s support

• Season will be focused on training for this meet, coaches will focused on preparing swimmers, mentally and physically for this meet

• MC will work hand-in-hand with coaching to create a “Count Down To Conference” atmosphere on the pool deck this summer

• Spirit Committee will create a fun week prior to conference filled with fun swimmer and family events

Let’s do the work, let’s show up!

Change is Hard!• Changes made this year:

– Increased dues for club -$675, but increased maintenance kick back to $150, one more chance to help out April 26

– Increased swimmer dues– Purchasing your own personalized cap & new equipment

• Equipment is needed for spring and summer swim also• Pool Improvements, Staffing, Events

– Pool Covers 2014– 2015 Beyond: – Ensuring we have salaries for proper staffing needs– Solar Heating for the pool– Sprinklers/Grass improvements– Landscaping– Industrial umbrellas

Handbook Reminders

• Home swim meets– Personal Tents can be set up at 3:30

on Wed afternoon & Friday after 7:30

• We are a community pool– Please treat it like your home-

cleanup after your family (trash, chairs)

– Lifeguards on duty from 1-6 Daily

Key Dates to Remember• New 9 & under invitational May 31• Parent Party May 16• Time Trials & Buddy Social June 6-8• Obligation-Job Sign up

– New Families April 25– Returning Families April 27

• 6 dual meet jobs, 1 committee job, 1 conference job• Sub list is available online: must be 16 years old

– Pre Assigned Jobs to be filled:• Photographer• Webmaster

Questions