1. 2015-2016 Parent/Swimmer Meeting Thursday, November 12th, 2015
TJHS Swim Team
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

2. Introductions Ellen Colket – TJ Women’s Coach ecpenny@msn.com
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
Thomas Johnson Swimmer from 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.

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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

6. 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

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

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

9. 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

10. 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