Welcome Clayton High School

Swimming and Diving2013

Overview Introductions – thanks General goals Rules, Guidelines, and Priorities Swimmer/Parent Expectations Equipment/Uniforms Meets Communication

Coaching Staff

Coaching Staff

Dive Coach – Hilarie Wilson

Coaching Staff

Dive Coach – Hilarie Wilson

Swim Coach – Katelyn Long

Coaching Staff

Dive Coach – Hilarie Wilson

Swim Coach – Katelyn Long

Head Coach - Rob Laux

Clayton Athletics Education is our #1 priority CHS philosophy is opportunity and

participation Athletics are a privilege not a right. Class

attendance, academics, proper conduct and citizenship are required.

Playing time is not guaranteed We do try to win at the Varsity level

Team GoalsGeneral Goals1. Do it Right2. Have Fun3. Go Fast, Dive Better

Specific Goals Establish sound, efficient,

powerful mechanics Learn to train/race/compete Compete as a team at

Championships Attain individual goal times/

scores, state standards Option to compete year round/

polo/ compete in college

New Swimmers

1. Learn2. Balance patience and aggressiveness in

training3. Swim with the intent of the set4. Some may experience seasonal fatigue

Rules1. Listen to one another2. Give 100% effort to complete what is asked of

you

Guiding Principles Make sure everything you do has a POSITIVE

impact on the goals of your group/class/organization

(Make the group a better place because you are here)

Priorities

1. Family (faith)2. School 3. Swimming & Diving

-everything else follows

Athlete Expectations

Be a good citizen, attendance, academically and behavior

Be on time (early) Be prepared Execute the intent of practice Be a good sport/person. Respect the

facilities

Athlete Expectations

Streamline Complete swims Appropriate Turns (disease) Attend all practices and meets parent/ school notes/ homework

I prefer the positive approach.Poor choices may result in discussions with athletes/parent, removal from practice, sitting out of meets, team

suspension, removal from team.

Making Good Choices - TAOD

Making Good Choices - TAOD

TobaccoAlcoholOther Drugs

Parent Expectations1) Support your child through the ups, the downs and the dry periods

between2) Introduce yourself to and welcome other parents - Ensure that this is a

friendly environment3) Read information and respond to memos that come home. Ask your

child if anything is new. 4) Pass on information to others/Ask questions of others5) Please encourage your child to be organized and on time6)Team website: http://www.clayton.k12.mo.us/Page/14667) Volunteer to help8) Communicate with your children and coaches, appropriately. 9) Be the parent. Let the coaches coach. During meets, stay in the stands, use only

encouraging comments and cheers, never communicate directly to officials, opposing coaches or opposing athletes.

Equipment

Athlete provided Suits – Speedo Caps Team T-Shirts Goggles (extra) Water bottle Dryland clothes

Team provided Diving boards Fins Pullbuoys Paddles Kickboards Timing system Facility Sweats and bags

Equipment

Original costs Suits – Speedo $ 48 Embroidery $ 8 Caps $ 4 Team T-Shirts $ 6 $ 66

Equipment

Original costs Suits – Speedo $ 48 Embroidery $ 8 Caps $ 4 Team T-Shirts $ 6 $ 66

Athlete costs

$ 50

Meets http://schedules.schedulestar.com/Clayton-High-School-Sai

nt-Louis-MO/season/08-15-2013/Boys/Varsity/Swimming/ To be eligible (in addition to preseason requirements)

School attendance (day of, day before) If going home sick, communicate to the coach If absent the day before…, If repetitive tardies or unexcused absences, other Home dual meets - all in, Limited event slots,

communicate who will be participating in advance, invitational and tri meets (Athlete preference)

Compete in all events/dive categories Improvement (mechanics, times/scores, difficulty of

dives race strategies Ladue Invite Transportation Getting Home?

Golf Tournament Opportunity School Community, Clayton Community,

Supporting Athletics, overcome deficits (1.7 million, $9,000 for state) Fins, pullbuoys, starter, data cable, replacing

aging touch pads, computer Last year each team earned $180 Thanks to Jim and Iva

Golf Tournament

Need: $1000 in sponsorships – we have none a Foursome – we have two 4 volunteers …

Golf Tournament

Need: $1000 in sponsorships – we have none a Foursome – we have two 4 volunteers … By Friday the 23rd

Golf Tournament

Need: $1000 in sponsorships – we have none a Foursome – we have two 4 volunteers … By Friday the 23rd

We may combine with the girls

CommunicationEmail:Robertlaux@claytonschools.net

Phone:314-732-7946

Team website:http://www.clayton.k12.mo.us/Page/1466