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Staff
With an experienced and well-educated coaching staff, CSP swimmers utilize the many resources at their disposal to attain their swimming goals. Each of the staff is a professional in the swimming world with a broad based background. Many of the coaches belong to the American Swim Coaches Association, hold positions in Ozark Swimming and are placed on committees for United States Swimming. The CSP staff takes pride in their professional accomplishments on and off the pool deck.
Programs
Members of the CSP Swimming Team vary in age from 5 years in the developmental programs to 80 years in our masters program. With so many choices, our team will meet your swimming needs.
Placement
Each swimmer is evaluated by his or her ability, age experience, and desired level of competitive swimming. With that information, a coach will discuss the opportunities that exist within the program. Placements are Thursday, July 8 at MICDS from 5-6pm, Saturday, August 14, at Shaw Park Aquatic Center from 8-9am, and Monday, August 23 at Ladue High School Pool from 5:15-6:15pm.
Training Groups for 2010-2011
Beginner Head Coach: Cheryl McCrary
The Beginner group is designed for swimmers ages 5 – 8 years old, who can already get themselves across 25 yards in some fashion. Goals for this group include complete proficiency for freestyle and backstroke and a working knowledge of breaststroke and butterfly. Starts and turns are introduced as well. Practice is offered two (2) times per week and children are encouraged to attend both practices and to compete in 2 USA sanctioned swim meets per season.
Stroke Development Head Coaches: Hossein Dastgah and Khannie Dastgah
The Stroke Development group is designed for swimmers ages 5 – 8 years old, who can complete one length of the pool of back stroke and free style. Practice is offered three (3) times per week and children are encouraged to attend at least two (2) of these practices and compete in 2 USA sanctioned swim meets per season.
Developmental Head Coaches: Hossein Dastgah and Khannie Dastgah
The Developmental group is available for swimmers who have achieved the main goals of the Stroke Development group, or who begin with complete knowledge of freestyle and backstroke as well as the introductory techniques of breaststroke and butterfly. Swimmers ages will be 6 – 10 years of age to enter this group. Complete breaststroke and butterfly is taught along with stroke drills for all competitive strokes. Correct breathing patterns, legal finishes, starts, and turns are taught and reinforced. Competition in at least three of the four strokes is encouraged for swimmers to display their proficiency and to move forward in the program. Practice is offered three (3) times per week, and children are encouraged to attend at least two (2) of these practicesand compete in 2 USA sanctioned swim meets per season.
Advanced Stroke Head Coaches: Hossein Dastgah
Swimmers who move into Advance Stroke should exhibit legal strokes in all four competitive strokes and perform legal turns in all strokes as well. Swimmers in this group will be from 10 - 14 years old. Advanced drills are introduced and basic stroke drills are reinforced. Stroke correction methods are taught; in addition, stroke lengthening and the importance of stroke technique are taught. Building and refining the swimmers' strokes and the start of developing an aerobic base and increasing swimming power are objectives for swimmers in this group. Interval training using the pace clock is introduced and utilized. Use of certain equipment is introduced in this group. Practice is offered four (4) times per week, and swimmers are encouraged to attend at least two (2) of these practices and compete in a USA sanctioned meet every 2 months.
Age Group Head Coach: Lanette Imig
Swimmers who move into Age should exhibit legal strokes in all four competitive strokes and perform legal turns in all strokes as well. Swimmers in this group will be from 7 – 11 years old. Advanced drills are introduced and basic stroke drills are reinforced. Stroke correction methods are taught; in addition, stroke lengthening and the importance of stroke technique are taught. Building and refining the swimmers' strokes and the start of developing an aerobic base and increasing swimming power are objectives for swimmers in this group. Interval training using the pace clock is introduced and utilized. Use of certain equipment is introduced in this group. Practice is offered four (4) times per week and swimmers are encouraged to attend at least three (3) of these practicesand compete in a USA sanctioned meet every 2 months.
Junior Varsity Head Coach: Ethan Weiss
Swimmers in the Junior Varsity group have moved into longer training sessions and exhibit a maturity level to handle increased length of practices. The minimum age for swimmers to enter this group is 9, by the February Championship Meet. Introduction to dry land training is given and reinforced. The ability to modify strokes and utilize advanced starting, turning, and tempo techniques is expected. Cognitive learning of advanced swimming techniques, goal setting, and team dynamics are goals for this group's swimmers. Practice is offered five (5) times per week, and Junior Varsity swimmers are encouraged to attend at least four (4) of these practices and compete in a USA sanctioned meet every 2 months. A commitment to attend the required practices must be shown before moving to the Varsity Group.
Competitive Prep Head Coach: Lanette Imig and Tony Ciaravino
This program is competitive program for athletes ages 13 - 18. This program is tailored for athletes who have a working knowledge of all four strokes. These swimmers have either participated in summer swimming programs, swim high school, or have been a member of another CSP practice group. Practices are offered 4 days per week for 1 ½ hours per session. The main purpose of this group is to give those swimmers who have swimming skills continued aerobic training along with emphasis on stroke technique that will allow them to advance into other CSP programs as well as high school swimming. This group has no competitive requirements, although if a swimmer wishes to compete they may.
Varsity Head Coach: Mark Imig
Swimmers in the Varsity group have gained experience in the CSP training program and have adapted to more intense physical training. A minimum age of 11, by the February Championship Meet, is required for entrance into this group. Varsity swimmers should be making more of a commitment to swimming or accept that their improvements could be compromised. Swimmers begin to understand the cycling of training methods. Race strategy and stroke technique are continually refined and improved. Psychological training is emphasized as well as communication with team coaches concerning training. Nutrition and strength improvements are an increased concern. Test swims and knowledge of training paces are stressed. Practices are offered 6 times per week, and Varsity swimmers are encouraged to attend at least 5 of these practices, attend a minimum of 1 USA sanctioned meet a month and the season ending Championship meet swimmer is qualified for competition.
Senior Head Coach: Mark Imig
Swimmers must be a minimum of 12 years of age by the February Championship Meet and are ready to make that next step to more intense physical training. Senior swimmers are making more of a commitment to swimming while increasing their knowledge of the training cycles. Swimmers need to have more communication with the coach concerning their training. Nutrition and Strength will be taught with greater emphasis. There are 6 practices offered and Senior swimmers are encouraged to make at least 5 of those practices. Swimmers must attend the Championship Meets and any meet identified as Senior on the meet calendar. If the swimmers meets these qualifications and has achieved an “A” time standard for the 11 – 12 year old age group they will be considered for this group.
Elite Head Coach: Dave McCrary
Swimmers must be at least 13 years of age, must have meet a AAA 13-14 National Time Standard in at least 1 event, and show the commitment and responsibility to their individual and team performances before moving into the Elite group. Intrinsic motivation and personal responsibility are two main emphases for swimmers in this group. Following coach's recommendations for dry-land, weights, and practice attendance are necessary for benefits from the program. Practices in the water are 2 hours and 30 minutes six times per week (afternoons and Saturday morning). Two weight morning practices are offered per week: Tuesday and Friday for those swimmers 15 and over to lift weights. Two morning swim practices are offered on Monday and Thursday. Elite group swimmers are required to attend a minimum of 80% of practices to achieve the maximum benefits of this group. Maturity, goal setting, and leadership qualities are emphasized for swimmers in this group. Swimmers are expected to attend all team meets and championship meets qualified for and identified as Elite group competitions. Knowledge of training paces and race times are necessary. Psychological maturity and physical conditioning are vital.
Masters Head Coaches: Liz Stroh, Hap Gentry
The only requirement for the Masters group is to enjoy the sport and to be a minimum of 18 years old. Some members of the Masters Group train for Masters competitions and Triathlons, while others only participate in order to get a daily work out. Practices are 7 times per week, Monday thru Saturday, very early in the morning.
Summer Tune-Up
Stroke Technique TBA
Coach Hossein Dastgah & Khannie Dastgah
Group Criteria and Expectations: This program is for the swimmer who can complete at least one length of the pool freestyle and would like to get in shape for the summer while working on their stroke technique. Anyone 5 years of age or older is welcome to participate. The focus of this program will be on learning the four competitvie strokes. Please bring recommended equipment: kickboard, goggles, flippers, suit and swim cap. Tuesday & Thursday Evenings 6:30 - 7:15 PM @ The Center of Clayton
8 week session $"TBA Limit 40 swimmers
Conditioning Swimming TBA
Coach: Tony Ciaravino
Group Criteria and Expectations: This program is for the more advanced swimmer who would like to get in shape for the upcoming summer season. The focus of these practices will be on aerobic conditioning and technique training. Minimum age is 11. Please bring recommended equipment: kickboard, goggles, flippers, suit and swim cap. Tuesday and Thursday at Webster University Pool from 7-8:30pm and Friday 6:30-8pm and Saturday 10:30am -Noon at Westminster
Limit 16 swimmers
Summer Recreational Teams
Clayton
Coach Khannie Dastgah and Hossein Dastgah & Shaw Park Aquatic Staff
Group Criteria and Expectations: This program will introduce the swimmers to the sport of competitive swimming. The coaches will emphasize instruction in the four strokes, with the focus on developing good technique. They will also be introduced to training concepts, racing starts, turns and other facets of competitive swimming. All swimmers will receive a t-shirt.
June 14 through July 29, 2010 5:15pm -6:15pm Ages 5-8 6:00pm - 7:15pm Ages 9-14 Monday & Wednesday at Shaw Park Aquatic Center, Tuesday & Thursday at Center of Clayton.
Scheduled Meets - June 24 at Center of Clayton , July 8 Location Maplewood and July 15 Location Center of Clayton
Warm -up 5:15pm Meets start 5:30pm
Cost Pass Holder/Resident $120.00 Non Resident $150.00.
Register at the Center of Clayton by May 30.
More information call 314-290-8500
Maplewood
Coach Cheryl McCrary & Maplewood Richmond Heights Aquatic Staff
Group Criteria and Expectations: Meet new friends and enjoy the summer sun while being a member of the MFAC Summer Fun "Tide Rider" Swim Team. Our coaches will instill basic skills needed for a life long water relationship. All swimmers will receive a team T-shirt, and swim cap. Swimmers must be able to swim 25 yards without stopping. This is not a Learn-To-Swim class, so please do not substitute swimming lessons with swim team.
June 7 - July 22, 2010 Ages 6-18 Years (50 Max capacity)
Monday - Thursday 8:15-9:15AM
Scheduled Meets - June 24 at Center of Clayton , July 8 Location Maplewood and July 15 Location Center of Clayton
Warm -up 5:15pm Meets start 5:30pm
Cost R&M residents $85.00 Non resident $101.00
Register at the Maplewood Richmond Heights Center at 8001 Dale Avenue more information contact 314-645-1476
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