Description
Coaching Clinic
Open Water Coaching Certification Program + Virtual Clinic
Open Water Coaching Certification Program + Virtual Clinic
Course Description
Virtual Clinic led by Coach Marcia Benjamin, founder and head coach of MEMO, the 2021 United States Masters Swimming Club of the Year.
This certification course and clinic will provide the tools to safely implement and improve open water swimming experiences for all levels of swimmers.
Take the online course at your own pace and join four weekly live zoom discussion sessions led by Coach Marcia Benjamin.
Designed for year-round head and assistant coaches, masters coaches, group leaders, and anyone who wants to create safe, fun open water swimming experiences. You will be provided the tools to introduce a novice swimmer to their first 1K, run training groups in the open water, and coach swimmers in elite 5K, 10K, 25K competitions, channel and marathon swimming.
The course covers everything from safety protocols, and reading weather and water condition apps, to proper open water swimming techniques and race day tactics.
What to expect in this course
The certification program will educate coaches and open water leaders on everything from safety to open water swimming technique to race tactics. Individuals who pass the program will be able to safely coach all levels of swimmers from short introductory open water swims to racing and even marathon swims like the English Channel.
An Overview of the Entire Course
- Open Water Safety
- History of the Sport
- Evolution of Competitive Open Water Swimming
- Marine Environment
- Best Practices
- Pyramid of Success
- Equipment
- Psychology
Certification Levels
- Level 1 – a score of 75% correct answers on the WOWSA test.
- Level 2 – a score of 80% and coach one athlete who has completed a 5K swim in open water.
- Level 3 – A score of 85% and coach one athlete who has completed a 10K Swim in open water.
- Level 4 – A score of 90% and coach one athlete who has completed a 25K swim, or competed in a national championship event.
- Level 5 – A score of 95% and coach one athlete who has competed in the Olympic Games or an international championship event or completed a channel crossing.
Virtual Clinic with Marcia Benjamin
Virtual Clinic with Marcia Benjamin
Live Session Discussion Topics
Virtual Clinic Dates
February 14, 21, 28 and March 7, 2023 @ 5:30 (Pacific)
Zoom Session #1: Welcome & Safety
Pool Training for Novice Open Water Swimmers
Components for success including equipment, workout sets designed for open water, ins-and-outs, and racing technique.
Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 5:30 PM (PST)
Session #2:
Psychology for Novice Open Water Swimmers
What they are worried about and how to overcome their fears.
Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 5:30 PM (PST)
Session #3: Race Day Prep
How to prepare for race day: race entry, packing, planning.
Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 5:30 PM (PST)
Session #4: The Day of the Swim
What to do when you get to the race.
Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 5:30 PM (PST)
Global Time Zones
Los Angeles, USA, Tuesdays at 5:30 PM (PST)
Mexico City, Mexico, Tuesdays at 7:30 PM (CST)
New York, USA, Tuesdays at 8:30 PM (EST)
Montréal, Canada, Tuesdays at 8:30 (EST)
Melbourne, Australia, Wednesdays at 12:30 AM (AEDT)
Early Bird Pricing:
January 10 – 31 – $125 (use coupon code COACHBENJAMIN25OFF at checkout)
February 14 – $150
Only clinic – $75
ALL ZOOM SESSIONS WILL BE RECORDED
So if you can not attend the live sessions you can view at your leisure
Marcia Benjamin
Coached swimming since 1987, including the following levels: HS coach at Las Lomas and Holy Names High Schools; summer rec coach; Assistant Coach at San Francisco State University; Head Coach at Laney College; Physical Education Instructor at Laney/Merritt Colleges since 1992. Masters Coach at MEMO since 2011.
Proud Cal grad (Biophysics); MA with honors, St. Mary’s College (Sports Administration). ASCA Life Member, Level 3. USMS Coach, Level 3. Peggy Lucchese Memorial Award from Pacific Masters Swimming, 2002 and 2017. Pacific Masters Swimming Coach of the Year, 2014. Kerry O’Brien Coaches Award, 2013. Dorothy Donnelly USMS Service Award, 2006. Pacific Masters Distinguished Service Award, 1998. Frequent speaker at clinics, presentations, and seminars. Numerous publications.
Coach of the 2021 USMS Club of the Year! USMS Individual National Champion, 3X; Pacific Masters Swimmer of the Year, 1992. Pacific Masters LCM record holder, 3X; Pacific Masters Swimming High Point Award Winner, 2X; Pacific Masters Open Water Season Champion, 2X; USMS Pool All American, 2X; Long Distance All American, 1993; USMS Relay All American, 6X; All American, Laney College, 5X. Unbelievably, still the Laney College Record Holder in the 500 freestyle.
USMS National Committee member (Awards and Recognition; previously Open Water; History and Archives; Long Distance); Pacific Masters Board Member.
60 Top Ten Individual swims; 49 Relay Top Ten times.
Open Water Swimming Coaching Education Program
A Real Educational Program with High Quality Course Material…
This Education Program is based upon Steven Munatones’ book Open Water Swimming.
Program Registration Fee: $150
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A PDF Copy of the Course Textbook is included in the course materials
Open Water Swimming by Steven Munatones
Steven Munatones
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