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Water Polo

California Coaches Conference

This course is designed to assist water polo coaches in developing a framework for the operation of an aquatics program including rules and regulations; coaching philosophy; best practices within training sessions; developing strength training and conditioning programs; and improving relationships among game officials, parents, and booster groups. Requires class attendance as well as participation in pre- and post-attendance online learning requirements.

Course Outline (Schedule TBD)

  • Getting Hired as an Athletic Admin
  • “The Role of the Coach”
  • Social Media Today; Do and Don’ts for a Coach and for Teams
  • “Strength and Conditioning for Aquatics"
  • State Association Overview – governance, structure and how your governing body works with you
  • Tools and Resources in helping your students and/or student-athletes plan for the future
  • “Developing a Player/Coach/Parent(?) Contract”- Establishing expectations in your program
  • Referee Relations – Doug Glaeser (State Rules Interpreter for Swimming in California)
  • “Governing Bodies in Athletics” – Their function and why they exist. How to work with them and allow them to work for you
  • USAWP Presentation - Christy Sicard, Senior Director, Membership Development
  • Conduct in Interscholastic Play
  • Bert Bergan, Concordia University: “NAIA Recruiting, Small College Environments and Transitioning from NAIA to a Division 2 College Program” (CUI college campus tour to follow)
  • NCAA Compliance and Being a “Qualifier” out of HS – Kelly Flynn, NCAA Compliance
  • High Performance Director John Abdou – Coaching Resources
  • Practice Observances (various off site observations)
  • Group: “Structuring Your Season, What to plan for”: Tryouts, Parent Meeting, Budget, Fundraising, Practice/Facilities, Competition, Referees, Transportation, Banquets, Awards

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