Shark University Short Course 2018-2019 New Trier Aquatics
NTA Vision Alexis Keto Head Coach/CEO
2017-2018 Recap $36,289 Raised for Ted Mullin Hour of Power Club Excellence Program: 8 new state records 2018 Silver Medal Status Senior Men’s 400 MR LCM 17-18 Men’s 400 MR SCY Senior Women’s 200m MR Club Recognition: Level 4 achieved April 2018 Kaelyn Gridley 100m Brst Ryan Gridley 100m Back Two Athletes on USA 18 & U World 100 Team Charlie Scheinfeld 50, 100, 200 yd Brst Ryan Gridley (100/200 bk) Charlie Scheinfeld (100/200 Brst) 2018 Boys High School State Champions 20+ new team records 2nd 2018 LCM Senior State 12 state champions
NTA Board of Directors President - Marisa Torre VP Social - Simone Brown & Judy Berkeley President-Elect - Brent Michael VP Volunteers - Eden O’Donnell Past-President - Nora Larkin VP Meet Operations - Graham Reid & John Hagist VP Officials - Peter Ohr & Marcia Srivastava Treasurer - Kathy Perry VP Safe Sport - Karen Halloran Secretary - Eric Vandergraaf Athlete Representative: Joelle Ohr Of Counsel - Dan Kinsella
Leadership Staff Alexis Keto CEO/Head Coach Matt Zachan Greg Hartman Laszlo Hruza Blake Mock Head Age Group Coach Director of Personnel Director of Water Polo Director of Operations Director Of Sport Performance Lead: Senior Performance Lead: 18U Polo Lead: Junior Performance Katie Crider Sarah Erickson Rob Miner Social Media Maven Team Manager Strength & Conditioning 10 & Under Coordinator Lead: Senior, Masters Director Lead: D5, D6, D7 Matt Wendt & Brendan Hulseman Chris Kearney Marie Antoinette Flores James Helm Keith Yavitt Lead: Senior Advanced Lead: Junior Lead: A8, Novice, Intro Lead: A9, A10 Lead: 14U Polo Junior Advanced
Assistant Coaches Swimming Water Polo Sarah Crewe - D & A Groups Apostolis Karagiannis (AK) - Lead Assistant Monica Dorszewski - Swimming Assistant Sarah Caywood - 18U Patrick Drake - D & A Groups Kami Grochowski - Summer Assistant Mike Hengelman - Senior Groups (Apr-Aug) Alexis Jones - 18U Tyler Hines - Swimming & Strength Coach Ellis O’Connor - 18 U/14U Carly Hoffman - Senior & Junior Groups Matt Tilburg - 18U Tom Juozaitis - A & Senior Groups Kristen Tanakatsubo - Yoga Coach Josh Runkle - Sr & Jr Groups (Apr-Aug) Andrew Snabes - Swimming Assistant Kathryne Tao - Novice, Intro, D Groups Kristen Tanakatsubo - Yoga Coach
What we believe... Every athlete has concrete, measurable goals in and out of the pool and a valuable important role in our team family and in our community at large, demonstrating respect for others and self every day as they work through the swimming journey. Every coach works to enhance the overall experience of athletes, coaches and parents in the program while providing a safe and fun environment for growth and reasonable challenge for long-term development. Every parent strives to raise strong, passionate and kind athletes and demonstrates a meaningful and thoughtful support system for athletes, coaches and team so that the community & learning process can operate smoothly. Together, as a team, we can work to achieve great things in and out of the pool to enhance our community and demonstrate the power of aquatic programming to create amazing experiences and future leaders.
Swimmer Development Matt Zachan Head Age Group Coach
Swimmer Development Every Swimmer Takes a Different Path… Some things are in our control: ● When we start swimming ○ If we play other sports ○ How committed we are ○ How seriously we take it ○ Parent involvement ○ Nutrition ○ Some things are out of our control: ● Biological development ○
Swimmer Development How biological development impacts swimming ● Swimmers can be at a big advantage or big disadvantage at certain points of development ○ 11-12 Girls/13-14 Boys ○ The advantage/disadvantage gets smaller over time ○ It’s important to keep this in mind when your swimmer is succeeding or struggling
Swimmer Development 10 and Under Success and Struggles A lot of 10 and under success is due to biological advantages ● USA Swimming no longer keeps track of 10 and Under ○ National Top 10/16 Swimmers who develop good habits at the 10 and under level ● tend to be the most successful in the long run - not the ones who are the fastest It is important to encourage practice attendance, hard work, ● perseverance, grit, determination, and effort at the 10 and under level
Swimmer Development Biggest contributor to success…? Practice Attendance! ● Meet Attendance! ● What if I’m worried about burnout? Trust that your coach has your best interest at heart and ● will not overwork you or your athlete Your coaches take this into account and will keep an ● appropriate pace for you/your athlete (for meets and practice) as you move through the program
Swimmer Development How can I best support my child through their swimming journey? Be their biggest fan! ● Understand that what you see is just part of the process ● You can’t understand a movie by only watching the trailer ○ Remember that their journey is a marathon not a sprint ● Marathons are LONG, DIFFICULT, and require a lot of ○ GRIT Say the 6 magic words: “I love to watch you swim” ● Watch their swimming as you are their grandparent ●
Nutrition Social Media & 10 & U Coordinator - Katie Crider
Food is Fuel Eat a variety of foods from all the food groups ● Eat colorful foods— at least 3 different colors (different shades don’t count), 5 ● is better! Orange & Yellow ○ Red ○ Green ○ Blue & Purple ○ White ○ Eat early and often ● Drink (water) early and often ● Consistency is key— “Carbo-Load Myth” ● Recovery Window- 30 Minutes after practice ●
Meets Before Eat like normal-- no special diets or trying new foods! Eat what makes you feel good During Fruits, veggies, whole foods, Sports Drinks NOT Candy, Sodas, High Fat foods
NTA Team Policy Overview GREG HARTMAN DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL
NTA Communication & Expectations ● 24 Policy ● Practice Expectations ○ For Swimmers ○ For Parents ○ For Coaches
NTA Communication & Expectations Dear Coach, We are pleased and grateful for our two children – Swimmer X and Swimmer Y - to start another year with New Trier Aquatics. Thank you for your leadership in helping to create such an exceptional program which is such an important part of X and Y's lives. Over the summer, X learned he has been promoted to a new group and is super excited to begin practices. X was very enthusiastic about swimming on their own when they were on vacation in August. X wants to attend swim practice as many days a week as is possible. X's narrowed down the sports - not signing up this year for several sports than did last year to focus on swimming, but X would like to continue with their tennis if this is at all possible and has your blessing. X's been accepted into an elite program which meets Mondays and Wednesdays 5:30-7:00 pm. The swim practice times are Monday (6:00), Wednesday (6:30), Thursday (6:30) and Friday (5:30). X wants to attend at least three of these sessions per week. We are trying to figure out what to do to for X to be able to do swim practice one more time per week and still do the tennis program without having a conflict. I hope you'll forgive me for attempting to explore options which might be able to allow X to do his practice quota for the week in P2. Would X possibly be able to practice one extra practice Tuesday or Saturday with P3 - times when he is free? From watching X's sessions this summer in combined P1-P3 on Fridays X and I feel he could handle it without a problem and will put forth 150% effort. I will accept your answer - you have so many things to consider I am probably not aware of, but wanted to at least ask. Thanks for listening. We trust your decision and look forward to hearing from you. Dad and Mom
Safe Sport Update ● Locker Room Usage ○ Electronics Free Zone ● Coaching Coverage
NTA Competition Policies Technical Suit Policies ● 10 & Under (No Knee Skins) ○ 11 & 12 (Entry Level Knee Skin w/ Coaches Approval) ○ 13 & OVER (Knee Skin Recommended) ○ Championship Competitions Expectations ● Individual Responsibilities ○ Relay Responsibilities ○ Coaches Discretion ●
Strength and Conditioning Strength Coach - Rob Miner 1. Safety 2. “Serious Fun” 3. Performance
Safety ● Age and skill appropriate exercise selection. ● Injury Prevention - Exercises chosen to prepare athletes from the repetitive demands of swimming. ● Proper clothing - T shirt (with sleeves), Shorts, Athletic footwear. ● No peer pressure.
“Serious Fun” ● The weight room should be a place athletes want to be. ● Team building - Social and productive atmosphere. ● Learn Skills that will be used for life. ● Holistic health conversations - Sleep, Nutrition and stress management.
Performance + Increased muscular strength, power and endurance + Improved cardiovascular health + Increased self confidence + Decreased risk of injuries + Improved coordination = Faster Swimmers
Billing and Meet Entries Director of Operations - Blake Mock
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