Hello Parents!
Please note on your calendars our second Team Workout and Informational Meeting! When: Wednesday, April 12th, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Where: Cyclewerks Triathlon Studio, 6760 Providence St, Whitehouse, OH 43571. What: We will divide the triathletes into two groups for training: Group 1 (7-11 yrs): Bike/Run Brick, followed by Swim Mechanics Group 2 (12-15 yrs): Swim Mechanics, followed by Bike/Run Brick What to bring: Your swim suit, towel, and swim parka if you have one, bike, helmet and trainer if conditions do not allow us to bike outdoors. Bring a reflective vest or jacket if you have one to make you visible on the bike and run paths. We will conclude with an informational meeting and customary recovery ice cream! Triathlon Team Registration: This will be an opportunity to register for the Black Swamp Gators Youth and Junior Triathlon team. Team registration is $35. Our monthly training blocks begin in June and our Summer Triathlon Camp dates at Francis YMCA are: Youth Triathlon Clinic l Ages 7-11 years, July 10th – 14th Junior Triathlon Clinic ll Ages 12-15, July 17th-21st Youth Triathlon Clinic lll Ages 7-11 years, July 24th – 28th Team Shirts: Black Swamp Gators Team Cyclewerks technical shirts and visors will be available for order ($25 and $11 respectively). Please register for this event using the link below: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050d4cabaa23a57-black This is an outreach event so invite interested families! If you have questions phone Coach Michael and Maureen at 419-508-8082 or email: [email protected]. Best regards, Michael and Maureen
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Hello Parents!
Just sending out a brief memo to layout my thoughts about the vision for the team and what you can expect in the future. First, it was a real joy to get to know your children and share triathlon with them. Maureen and I are making a long term commitment to coaching in the Northwest Ohio area. We have cultivated engaged and generous sponsors and are now pursuing credentials from the governing bodies of the sport to enhance our own knowledge and experience to benefit the team. USAT Coaching Certification Thank you for your letters of recommendation. I have been accepted to the USAT program for coach certification, which will be held in Kentucky in October. If all goes well and I pass the exams and meet other criteria (some criteria already met, e.g. CPR certification, Lifeguard certification, First Aid certification, etc.) my certification will allow us to pursue registering the team with USAT and seek ranking at US Nationals. This will provide many benefits to our triathletes in the form of continued education for your coach, travel to USAT sponsored events as a team, etc. Maureen is pursuing these same credentials. The Science of Training Young Athletes Maureen and I have enrolled in a course on The Science of Training Young Athletes offered by the University of Florida. This course will no doubt benefit the training of your triathlete and love for the sport. The course will result in certificate and additional credentials that will benefit the team. Future Training Talking with other team coaches at US Youth and Junior Nationals, most programs have a team membership fee and various training blocks throughout the season for which you can register your triathlete. The proposed fees and benefits of this fee structure are summarized below: Team membership ($35) This provides access to emails and information on team activities, such as group rides, group runs, team participation in local biking events, road races, open water swims, and social activities such as pool parties, Olympics parties, etc. These are not structured training activities, but activities open to members with no team fees associated with them. Training Blocks ($85 per training block) Training block dates (proposed) would be as follows, each block including 2-4 weekly two hour long group workouts: Training Block 1 (June), Training Block 2 (July), Training Block 3 (August) Training blocks are structured training programs designed around the objectives of: 1) early season base building, 2) strength building, and 3) peak performance for National Championships and end of season races. Team Triathlon Suits ($96) See the attached example of the proposed team suit with sponsor logo. Francis YMCA Training Camp The Francis Family YMCA Camp will be expanded next year, most probably with two youth camps of one week each, and one junior camp of one week. These should not interfere with Training Blocks, but enhance training and fun factor. Thanks for your help with the formation of the team and supporting your triathlete! After having shared with you the above efforts on Maureen and my part and our plans for the future, I want to remind you and ourselves, that our objectives are first and foremost lifelong fitness, friendships, and fun! We want this to be an inclusive team, that makes triathlon accessible to everyone, and a place where each young triathlete can pursue their own unique goals in a supportive and inclusive environment. Best regards, Coaches Mike and Maureen |
AuthorMichael Metzger is a multi-sport enthusiast, USAT certified triathlon coach, US Masters certified swim coach, certified lifeguard, and certified USA Swimming Official. Archives
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