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Welcome Welcome Clayton High School
Swimming and Diving
2014
Clayton High School
Swimming and Diving
2014
OverviewOverview Introductions – thanks General goals Rules, Guidelines, and Priorities Swimmer/Parent Expectations Equipment/Uniforms Meets Communication
Introductions – thanks General goals Rules, Guidelines, and Priorities Swimmer/Parent Expectations Equipment/Uniforms Meets Communication
Coaching StaffCoaching Staff
Coaching StaffCoaching Staff
Dive Coach – Madeleine GrayDive Coach – Madeleine Gray
Coaching StaffCoaching Staff
Dive Coach – Madeleine Gray
Swim Coach – Katelyn Long
Dive Coach – Madeleine Gray
Swim Coach – Katelyn Long
Coaching StaffCoaching Staff
Dive Coach – Madeleine Gray
Swim Coach – Katelyn Long
Head Coach - Rob Laux
Dive Coach – Madeleine Gray
Swim Coach – Katelyn Long
Head Coach - Rob Laux
Clayton AthleticsClayton Athletics Education is our #1 priority CHS philosophy is opportunity and
participation Athletics are a privilege not a right. Class
attendance, academics, proper conduct and citizenship are required.
Playing time is not guaranteed We do try to win at the Varsity level
Education is our #1 priority CHS philosophy is opportunity and
participation Athletics are a privilege not a right. Class
attendance, academics, proper conduct and citizenship are required.
Playing time is not guaranteed We do try to win at the Varsity level
Team GoalsTeam GoalsGeneral Goals
1. Do it Right
2. Have Fun
3. Go Fast, Dive Better
General Goals
1. Do it Right
2. Have Fun
3. Go Fast, Dive Better
Specific Goals Establish sound, efficient,
powerful mechanics Learn to train/race/compete Compete as a team at
Championships Attain individual goal times/
scores, state standards Option to compete year round/
polo/ compete in college
Specific Goals Establish sound, efficient,
powerful mechanics Learn to train/race/compete Compete as a team at
Championships Attain individual goal times/
scores, state standards Option to compete year round/
polo/ compete in college
New SwimmersNew Swimmers
1. Learn
2. Balance patience and aggressiveness in training
3. Swim with the intent of the set
4. Some may experience seasonal fatigue
1. Learn
2. Balance patience and aggressiveness in training
3. Swim with the intent of the set
4. Some may experience seasonal fatigue
RulesRules1. Listen to one another2. Give 100% effort to complete what is asked of
you
1. Listen to one another2. Give 100% effort to complete what is asked of
you
Guiding PrinciplesGuiding Principles
Make sure everything you do has a POSITIVE impact on the goals of your group/class/organization
(Make the group a better place because you are here)
Make sure everything you do has a POSITIVE impact on the goals of your group/class/organization
(Make the group a better place because you are here)
PrioritiesPriorities
1. Family (faith)
2. School
3. Swimming & Diving
-everything else follows
1. Family (faith)
2. School
3. Swimming & Diving
-everything else follows
Athlete ExpectationsAthlete Expectations
Be a good citizen, attendance, academically and behavior
Be on time (early) Be prepared Execute the intent of practice Be a good sport/person. Respect the
facilities
Be a good citizen, attendance, academically and behavior
Be on time (early) Be prepared Execute the intent of practice Be a good sport/person. Respect the
facilities
Athlete ExpectationsAthlete Expectations
Streamline Complete swims Appropriate Turns (disease) Attend all practices and meets
(unless otherwise directed)
parent/ school notes/ homework
I prefer the positive approach.Poor choices may result in discussions with athletes/parent, removal from practice, sitting out of meets, team
suspension, removal from team.
Streamline Complete swims Appropriate Turns (disease) Attend all practices and meets
(unless otherwise directed)
parent/ school notes/ homework
I prefer the positive approach.Poor choices may result in discussions with athletes/parent, removal from practice, sitting out of meets, team
suspension, removal from team.
Making Good Choices - TAODMaking Good Choices - TAOD
Making Good Choices - TAODMaking Good Choices - TAOD
Tobacco
Alcohol
Other
Drugs
Tobacco
Alcohol
Other
Drugs
Parent ExpectationsParent Expectations1) Support your child through the ups, the downs and the dry periods
between2) Introduce yourself to and welcome other parents - Ensure that this is a
friendly environment3) Read information and respond to memos that come home. Ask your
child if anything is new. 4) Pass on information to others/Ask questions of others5) Please encourage your child to be organized and on time6)Team website: http://www.clayton.k12.mo.us/Page/14667) Volunteer to help8) Communicate with your children and coaches, appropriately. 9) Be the parent. Let the coaches coach. During meets, stay in the stands, use only
encouraging comments and cheers, never communicate directly to officials, opposing coaches or opposing athletes.
1) Support your child through the ups, the downs and the dry periods between
2) Introduce yourself to and welcome other parents - Ensure that this is a friendly environment
3) Read information and respond to memos that come home. Ask your child if anything is new.
4) Pass on information to others/Ask questions of others5) Please encourage your child to be organized and on time6)Team website: http://www.clayton.k12.mo.us/Page/14667) Volunteer to help8) Communicate with your children and coaches, appropriately. 9) Be the parent. Let the coaches coach. During meets, stay in the stands, use only
encouraging comments and cheers, never communicate directly to officials, opposing coaches or opposing athletes.
EquipmentEquipment
Athlete provided Suits – Speedo Caps Team T-Shirts Goggles (extra) Water bottle Dryland clothes
Athlete provided Suits – Speedo Caps Team T-Shirts Goggles (extra) Water bottle Dryland clothes
Team provided Diving boards Fins Pullbuoys Paddles Kickboards Timing system Facility Sweats and bags
Team provided Diving boards Fins Pullbuoys Paddles Kickboards Timing system Facility Sweats and bags
EquipmentEquipment
Original costs Suits – Speedo $ 48 Embroidery $ 8 Caps $ 4 Team T-Shirts $ 6 $ 66
Original costs Suits – Speedo $ 48 Embroidery $ 8 Caps $ 4 Team T-Shirts $ 6 $ 66
EquipmentEquipment
Original costs Suits – Speedo $ 48 Embroidery $ 8 Caps $ 4 Team T-Shirts $ 6 $ 66
Original costs Suits – Speedo $ 48 Embroidery $ 8 Caps $ 4 Team T-Shirts $ 6 $ 66
Athlete costs
$ ????
Athlete costs
$ ????
MeetsMeets http://schedules.schedulestar.com/Clayton-High-School-S
aint-Louis-MO/season/08-15-2014/Boys/Varsity/Swimming/
To be eligible (in addition to preseason requirements) School attendance (day of, day before) If going home sick, communicate to the coach If absent the day before…, If repetitive tardies or unexcused absences, other Home dual meets - all in, Limited event slots,
communicate who will be participating in advance, invitational and tri meets (Athlete preference)
Compete in all events/dive categories Improvement (mechanics, times/scores, difficulty of
dives race strategies Ladue Invite Transportation Getting Home?
http://schedules.schedulestar.com/Clayton-High-School-Saint-Louis-MO/season/08-15-2014/Boys/Varsity/Swimming/
To be eligible (in addition to preseason requirements) School attendance (day of, day before) If going home sick, communicate to the coach If absent the day before…, If repetitive tardies or unexcused absences, other Home dual meets - all in, Limited event slots,
communicate who will be participating in advance, invitational and tri meets (Athlete preference)
Compete in all events/dive categories Improvement (mechanics, times/scores, difficulty of
dives race strategies Ladue Invite Transportation Getting Home?
Golf TournamentGolf Tournament Opportunity School Community, Clayton Community, Supporting
Athletics, overcome deficits (1.7 million, $9,000 for state) Fins, pullbuoys, starter, data cable, replacing aging
touch pads, computer Last year each team earned $1800ish Thanks to Jim Mense and Iva Youkilis Thanks to the Littekens
Opportunity School Community, Clayton Community, Supporting
Athletics, overcome deficits (1.7 million, $9,000 for state) Fins, pullbuoys, starter, data cable, replacing aging
touch pads, computer Last year each team earned $1800ish Thanks to Jim Mense and Iva Youkilis Thanks to the Littekens
Golf Tournament- LittekensGolf Tournament- Littekens
Need: $1000 in sponsorships – we have none 2 Foursomes 4 volunteers Athlete Sponsorships
Need: $1000 in sponsorships – we have none 2 Foursomes 4 volunteers Athlete Sponsorships
CommunicationCommunication
Email:[email protected]
Phone:314-732-7946
Team website:http://www.clayton.k12.mo.us/Page/1466
Email:[email protected]
Phone:314-732-7946
Team website:http://www.clayton.k12.mo.us/Page/1466