We believe in the value of swimming as a lifelong fitness activity and a
character-building activity for young people.
As our Masters team illustrates, one is never to old to swim, and a love of
swimming developed early can lead to physical fitness for many decades to
follow.
While both a competitive sport and a team sport, swimming is also an
individual sport, and much of the competition is against oneself, seeking to
achieve "personal best" times. This means participation is meaningful, and
success measurable, not only for the most talented few, but for all who
actively pursue improvement.
As a small club, UCSC provides a degree of personal attention swimmers may
not get on larger teams. The coaches get to know and work with each swimmer
individually. Swimmers are encouraged to grow and develop at their own speed
within a safe and enjoyable environment for all.
UCSC has Skill Level Groups for everyone, aged 4 through adult.
UCSC has a strong, cohesive coaching staff bringing a multitude of
experiences and skills to the team. Our coaches strive to guide each team
member to become a better all around swimming athlete and to develop and
realize individual goals, to build not only great swimmers, but also great
people. Through swimming, young people learn self-discipline, respect, time
management, and sportsmanship--qualities useful throughout life. |
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In relation to our members:
- Guide each member to become a better all around swimming athlete,
including performance in the areas of training, competition, biomechanics,
physiology, psychology, character development, and life skills.
- Help each swimmer develop and realize individual goals, varying from
beginning the development of consistency and stamina to successful
performance at regional and national competitions.
- Maintain swimming and coaching conditions under which swimmers of all
experience and ability levels feel welcome and comfortable.
- Maintain comradery among swimmers, having fun together while working
hard to do our best.
In relation to our staff, parents, and volunteers:
- Develop and maintain a qualified, dedicated, energetic, positive, and
professional coaching staff, to ensure that all swimmers are
well-instructed and supervised, and workouts well-planned and appropriate.
- Provide coaching staff with appropriate opportunities for professional
training and interaction with their peers.
- Provide consistent, clear, and timely communication between swimmers,
parents, coaches, and board.
- Provide support for our club through parent involvement in all aspects
of operations, including planning, governance, publicity, membership,
financial management, fund raising, home meets, and team unity events.
- Develop a pool of officials within our team qualified and capable of
independently officiating home meets.
In relation to others:
- Continue our leadership in Ozark LSC as an excellent, diverse small
club.
- Continue sponsorship of two annual meets.
- Improve our image and visibility in the community, and our retention
of swimmers, and increase parental involvement.
- Improve coordination with high school athletic programs.
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