U.S. Masters Swimming and the Southeastern LMSC are hosting a USMS Level 3 Masters coach certification course on Saturday, March 29, 2025 in Mobile, AL.
Saturday, March 29, 2025
Classroom Instruction Level 3
12:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.Location of Classroom Instruction
Bishop State Community College1381 Hospital St
Mobile, AL 36603Instructors: Bill Brenner and Mel GoldsteinBill Brenner is the Sr. Director Club and Coach Development of U.S. Masters Swimming. He has over 35 years of experience coaching swimming at the age group, college and Masters levels. A USMS certified level 4 Masters coach, Bill has been involved in the evolution of the USMS Masters coach certification courses curricula and has taught hundreds of classes to thousands of Masters coaches. Bill established the USMS Adult learn-to-swim certification program and serves as an ALTS lead instructor. With the knowledge acquired from coaching 20-30 Masters swim clinics each year, Bill recently wrote the USMS Clinic Course for Coaches, teaching Masters coaches how to run a successful USMS stroke development clinic. Bill serves as an ambassador and advocate for USMS by visiting hundreds of existing clubs and workout groups, establishing new Masters programs, speaking at national aquatics conferences and maintaining relationships with strategic partners such as USA-Swimming, USA-Triathlon, Y-USA, LifeTime Fitness and the Kroc Centers. Prior to joining USMS as a staff member, Bill served USMS as a volunteer at the local and national level. He has been a swim meet director, support team staff member and coach at his local program, the Sarasota Sharks Masters. Bill enjoys sharing his passion for swimming with others by encouraging adults to swim for life.
Mel Goldstein is the founder and head coach of Indy Aquatic Masters in Indianapolis, Indiana with over 300 registered Masters swimmers. Currently, IAM host Masters practices at seven locations including high schools, private clubs, JCCs, university and college campuses with new locations on the horizon. Mel hosts local, regional and national meets. Mel has hosted seven USMS National Championships with Indianapolis scheduled to host the 2024 USMS Spring Nationals.
Mel’s accolades include the 2001 Speedo U.S. Masters Coach of the year and the 1997 Ransom J. Arthur M.D. Award that goes annually to a person who best supports the objectives of Masters swimming and is the highest honor bestowed by U. S. Masters Swimming. He is a past President of USMS, Board of Directors member and a USMS All American with 255 individual top ten achievements. In 2012, he was inducted into the International Masters Swimming Hall of Fame.
RequirementsYou must have completed Levels 1&2 of the USMS Masters coach certification program and be a current USMS Member to participate in the course.
Certification ProcessUpon successful completion of the certification process, including all required memberships, applications and completed tests: Each person will be awarded a USMS level 3 Certified Masters Coach certificate.
Fees$175 for Level 3 course.
MaximumMaximum attendance is 30.
Who should attend?Current full-time, part-time or volunteer coaches who would like to explore the possibilities of coaching Masters swimmers as a profession. Anyone interested in supporting their existing team and coach.
ScholarshipsPlease contact your club or LMSC for scholarship assistance
Agenda
Saturday, March 29, 2025Check-In: 12:00 p.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Level 3 Training: 12:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Online RegistrationOnline registration only. Registration closes at midnight pacific time on Friday, March 28, 2025 or when the course enrollment reaches 30.
Online Registration is Paid by Credit CardYour online registration for this course will be paid by credit card and processed by Club Assistant. Please look for "US Masters Swimming" on your credit card statement.
Lodging- If you are interested in securing a hotel reservation for this event please contact a hotel directly.
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