2015-2016 Parent/Swimmer Meeting Thursday, November 12th, 2015 TJHS Swim Team 2015-2016 Parent/Swimmer Meeting Thursday, November 12th, 2015 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thomas Johnson High School - Meeting Room 1135/1137 AGENDA Welcome and introductions Coaching Philosophy and Expectations Goals for the Season Schedule Code of Conduct Team Suits & Equipment Volunteer Sign-up

Introductions Ellen Colket – TJ Women’s Coach ecpenny@msn.com 301-606-0807 Parent of 2 Student Athletes (Swimmers) Swimmer, parent of swimmers or official for almost five decades. 15+ years on-deck official at High School, Age group, Senior Swimming, Masters and Special Olympics and Wounded Warriors meets. Nationally certified USA Referee, CJ, Starter and S&T official Will Goundry – TJ Men’s Coach wilbur@terpmail.umd.edu 301-788-4970 Thomas Johnson Swimmer from 2006-2010 and Team Captain in 2010. 10+ years Swimming Experience with 4 years coaching experience. Ex- Head Coach of Spring Ridge Sharks We, your Coaching Staff, are CPR and AED Certified. Additionally, we have been trained to handle concussions, heat acclimatization issues as well as first aid.

Coaching Philosophy & Expectations We are creating an environment: where all swimmers can succeed to the best of their abilities and talents and build high self-esteem in each athlete whereby the entire team is supportive of every other member where we are working on life skills and opportunities for personal growth – i.e., working together in a group, sportsmanship, determination, work ethic, commitment and courage where swimmers are striving for personal improvement and reaching time standards beyond their current capacity where the support, dedication, and knowledge of the parents and guardians of these athletes is needed

Coaching Philosophy & Expectations Athletes complete and turn in the physical and athletics paperwork as well as Code of Conduct prior to first practice (16-Nov). Athletes arrive 5-10 minutes in advance of practice start time to allow for changing and getting organized for practice. Athletes bring (at least 12 oz) Water or Gatorade to drink during practice and meet in order to stay hydrated. Swim practices are 90 minutes and consist of in water as well as Dry-land drills - including dynamic and static stretching. All athletes participate with integrity, make the right choices, support one another and fulfills his/her potential.

Goals for the Season Provide a meaningful experience for our student-athletes with opportunities for physical, social, emotional, and mental growth that aid these athletes in all other aspects of their lives Emphasize the importance of academics, time management, and a balanced life   Learn how to win – and lose – with grace Create an atmosphere that is conducive to hard work and learning, while still emphasizing fun

2015-2016 Meet Schedule Date Start Opponent Location Mon - 12/10 6:00 pm FHS Mon - 12/14 BHS Mon - 12/16 UHS Mon - 12/21 THS Mon - 1/6 MHS Mon - 1/11 OHS Mon - 1/13 LHS Mon - 1/20 WHS Mon - 2/1 CHS Thurs - 2/4 – County Diving TBD All Teams Sat - 2/6 - County Swimming Sat - 2/13 Regionals Fairland Aquatic Center Sat - 2/20 States UMD

(November, December and January) Practice Pool - Frederick High School 2015-2016 Practice Schedule SEE HANDOUT (November, December and January) Practice Pool - Frederick High School

CODE OF CONDUCT SEE HANDOUT Must sign and hand in to one of the Coaches before attending first practice

TEAM SUITS & EQUIPMENT Team Suits Warm-ups Locker Shirts Goggles Fins (optional) Kickboard (provided) Pull Buoys (provided) Paul Gorgol - Pools Patios & Porches 2 Wormans Mill Ct Frederick MD 21701 www.poolspatiosandporches.com

Volunteer Sign-up Officials (S&T, Starter, Referee at Meet) Timers (Meet) Runners (Meet) Hospitality (Meet) Team Photos Socials End of Year Slideshow, Presentation and Banquet