The U.S. Masters Swimming Coaches Committee offers On-Deck Coaching assistance for swimmers during warm-ups at National Championship Events and at the annual United States Aquatic Sports (USAS) Convention. Coaches monitor the sprint lanes during the early morning warm-ups at Nationals, giving swimmers start commands and timing sprints or pace repeats if requested. At Convention, coaches devise and conduct workouts for convention attendees. All participating coaches are given a special USMS Coaches T-shirt, great for being recognized on deck.

The On-Deck Coaching program has grown in popularity and participation, and we are now offering to help regional Masters organizations develop the program for regional events, such as the Zone Championships. For more information on providing On-Deck Coaching services at your meet, contact the On-Deck Coaching Coordinator through the contact information below.

On-Deck Coaching registration for 2009 Long Course Nationals in Indianapolis is now available! Sign up to help with On-Deck Coaching in Indianapolis here. A PDF of guidelines for volunteer coaches are available for download here.

If you would like any additional information about the USMS On-Deck Coaching program, please contact the USMS On-Deck Coaching Coordinator:

Chris Colburn
234 S. West St.
Naperville, IL 60540-5231
630-335-4162
[email]