2014 Parent Meeting April 16,2014

Introductions: Mgt. Committee Directors Rayelene Nicol Becky Shank Past Director/ Communications Elizabeth McCormick Obligations Whitney Wilson Sam François Desk Kit Turner Spirit Coordinator Jenny Yama Snack Shack Marisa Yamamoto Conference Representative Jill Kenney Team Treasurer Steve Rego Coach Liaison Jennifer 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 Facebook Join the closed group Folders on Pool Deck/Chalkboard outside of Dewing Updated the Website User friendly Updated information Schedules Practice 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 established Parents: 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 Create accountability and structure! Parents need to support the Coaches and their efforts!

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

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