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Foundations of Coaching Online Courses

Foundations of Coaching Online Courses and Free Reference Library

USA Swimming is very pleased to announce that we have launched both Foundations of Coaching 101 and 201 online courses. A new coach member of USA Swimming is required to take Foundations 101 prior to becoming a first-year coach. Prior to registering for their 2nd year, coaches must complete the Foundations 201 course.

This new format is not just about taking a test, it is about coach education and is applicable and available to any coach seeking to update, review and add to his or her coaching education. 101-201 is an online textbook of information, resources, video and illustration. Any coach is welcome and encouraged to purchase the courses and take advantage of the information. For experienced coaches who have met the basic education requirement and are interested in reviewing the new online courses, is not necessary to take the courses in the 101-201 order or to take the tests at the conclusion of each course. The cost of Foundations 101 is $15, the cost of Foundations 201 is $25.

As a separate feature, there is a free Reference Library of documents and video available to all coaches without purchase of a course.

 

For more information about the Course Content and Reference Library click here. 

To purchase the Courses and/or Access the Reference Library please log in and click here.

RESOURCES FOR COACHING SUCCESS

As the governing body for the sport, USA Swimming provides you and your swimmers with a variety of opportunities and resources. Interact in person or online with other coaches, consult articles on nutrition, fitness and workout regimens. USA Swimming is here to help you be the best coach you can be.

BECOME A COACH

What you need to know to become a coach member of USA Swimming, including Safety and Education Requirements and Background Screening.

ONLINE TESTING

Access Foundations of Coaching and Safety Training for Swim Coaches Online Tests.

 

Educational Feature

6/19/2013  Effort Charts Based on Capability and Skill Level
Robert Pinter, Iowa Flyers Head Coach, has developed simplified effort charts that make sense to athletes in each capability and skill level. Great learning tool for athletes of all age and skill levels!
06/19/2013  Effort Charts Based on Capability and Skill Level
Robert Pinter, Iowa Flyers Head Coach, has developed simplified effort charts that make sense to athletes in each capability and skill level. Great learning tool for athletes of all age and skill levels!
06/19/2013  Workout Analysis: Chloe Sutton
Olympian distance ace, Chloe Sutton, has put in years of solid endurance training. Sutton trains with fellow open water swimmer Ashley Twichell. Together they focus heavily on race pace in the majority of their workouts.
06/17/2013  The Door is Open in Indy
The door is open for some new athletes to challenge for a World Championship berth and you can bet that somebody unexpected will be going to Spain at the end of July.
06/13/2013  Outside the Box Training: Flipping Tires
One day at an outdoor summer practice, Heartland Aquatics head coach Erik Wiken showed his swimmers a new part of their dryland routine: Hoisting and flipping a huge, 250-pound tire.
05/23/2013  Outside the Box: Erica Rose
Erica Rose knows preparation. World champion in the 5k by age 15, Rose has been one of the most dominant open water marathon swimmers in the past fifteen years.
01/08/2013  Kids and Caffeine Don't Mix
You should think twice before offering a child an energy-enhanced product. Are they already in the habit of drinking a cup of coffee before or after they compete? Probably not. According to a 2011 report in the journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics, energy drinks are “never suitable for children or teenagers.” Additionally, what is considered a caffeine boost for adults may be excessive for teenagers, and possibly cause high blood pressure, seizures or anxiety. (Senelick, 2011)