Open Water Source - The Global Home of Open Water Swimming
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Coaches Certification Program
This is a comprehensive ten-step Open Water Swimming Coaches Certification Program for pool swimming coaches, triathlete coaches, masters swimming coaches, fitness coaches and endurance sports coaches and multi-sport coaches interested in learning the details of open water swimming and the best and most current practices and methodologies of the sport.
The certification program will educate interested individuals on everything from proper swimming techniques to race tactics. Individuals who pass the program will be able to safely coach young children in short introductory open water swims as well as escort marathon swimmers in the English Channel. An overview of the Ten Steps include the following: Step 1: The Marine Environment and History of Open Water Swimming. Step 2: The Basic Blocks - The Pyramid of Open Water Swimming Success. Step 3: Introducing Young Children, Teenagers and Newcomers to the Open Water. Step 4: Fine-tuning Stroke Efficiency, Pacing and Positioning in the Open Water. Step 5: The Equipment Used in Open Water Swimming - from Local Races to the Olympics. Step 6: Officiating and Logistics in Open Water Swimming. Step 7: Refueling and Hydration in Open Water Swimming. Step 8: The Psychology and Physiology of Open Water Swimming. Step 9: Marathon Swimming, Channel Swimming and Solo Swims Step 10: Financing and Sponsorship
Email Open Water Source to request details of this Open Water Swimming Coaches Certification Program. The program will also be offered as part of the 2011 Global Open Water Swimming Conference to be held in New York City on June 16-19.