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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 Monday 4:45pm or Wednesday 5:45pm at
Westminster or Tuesday and Thursday 6:15pm at the Center of
Clayton. See Membership Info for a registration packet.
Training Groups
Stroke
Development II
Head Coach: Cheryl
McCrary
Team Rep: Cheryl
McCrary
Group Criteria and
Expectations:
The Stroke Development
group is designed for swimmers at least 5 years of age 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) and children are encouraged to attend both practices and to
compete in 2
USA
sanctioned swim meets per
season.
cmccrary@cspswim.com
Stroke
Development I
Head
Coaches: Hossein Dastgah and Khannie Dastgah
Team Rep: Dan
Holden/Collett Morton, Christy Singer, Victoria
Singer
Group Criteria and
Expectations:
The Stroke Development
I group is designed for swimmers at least 5 years of age 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 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.
kdastgah@cspswim.com
Developmental
Coaches:
Hossein Dastgah and Khannie Dastgah
Team Rep: Carol
Blinder, Christy Singer
Group Criteria and
Expectations:
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 must be at least 6 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 practices and compete in 2
USA
sanctioned swim meets per
season.
kdastgah@cspswim.com
Age Group
II
Head
Coach: Hossein Dastgah
Team Rep: Terrie
Inder, Dan Whitehead, Kristin Redington
Group Criteria and
Expectations:
Swimmers who move into
Age Group 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 9-12 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 three (3) times per week, and
swimmers are encouraged to attend at least two (2) of these
practices and compete in 2
USA
sanctioned meet every 2
months.
pzenk@cspswim.com
Age Group
I
Head
Coach: Lanette Imig
Team Rep: Kim
Hahn, Margel Pitcher
Group Criteria and
Expectations:
Swimmers who move into
Age Group should exhibit legal strokes in all four competitive
strokes and perform legal turns in all strokes as well. Swimmers in
this grop will be 7-11 years old to enter this group. 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 practices and compete in a
USA
sanctioned meet every 2 months.
limig@cspswim.com
Junior
Varsity I
Head
Coach: Mark Imig
Team
Rep: Helen Kouvelis, Susan Miller
Group
Criteria and Expectations:
Swimmers in the JV 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. Introduction to dryland 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 JV 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 Varsity.
mimig@cspswim.com
Competitive
Prep II and I
Head
Coach: Tony Ciaravino Comp Prep II (Ages 11-13) Lanette
Imig Comp Prep I (Ages 13-18)
Team
Rep: Comp Prep II = TBA Comp Prep I =
Jeanne Hamra
Group
Criteria and Expectations:
This
program is competitive program for athletes ages 11-18. 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 1/2 huors 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
Team
Rep: Cynthia Rill, Sandy Cox
Group
Criteria and Expectations:
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 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 six (6) times
per week, and Varsity swimmers are encouraged to attend at least
five (5) of these practices, attend a minimum o 1 USA sanctioned
meet a month and the season ending Championship Meet swimmer is
qualified for competition.
mimig@cspswim.com
Senior
Elite
Head
Coach: Dave McCrary
Team
Rep: Cathy Krane, Pam DeBandt, Alisa Goessling,
Group
Criteria and Expectations:
Swimmers
must be at least 13 years of age and show the commitment and
responsibility to their individual and team performances before
moving into the Senior group. Intrinsic motivation and personal
responsibility are two main emphases for swimmers in this group.
Following coach’s recommendations for drylands, 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 morning practices are
offered per week: Monday and Thursday for those swimmers 15 and
over to lift weights, or Tuesday and Wednesday for those swimmers
under 15 for additional swimming. Swimmers in this group who are in
the 7th or 8th grade are not required to attend morning practices
(but may if they desire). Senior group swimmers are expected to
attend a minimum of 80% of practices to achieve the maximum
benefits of this group and to prepare for the requirements of the
Elite 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.
Knowledge of training paces and race times are necessary.
Psychological maturity and physical conditioning are
vital.
dmccrary@cspswim.com
Masters
Coaches:
Liz Stroh, Hap Gentry, Christy Curtis, Stephanie Miller
Group Criteria and Expectations:
The
only requirement for the Masters group is to enjoy the sport and to
be a minimum of 19 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 6 times
per week, Monday thru Saturday, very early in the
morning.
pzenk@cspswim.com
Special
Programs
Summer
Tune-up April
6 - May 23, 2009
Stroke
Technique
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 April 7 - May 21,
2009. Limit 40
swimmers
Conditioning
Swimming
Coach:
Lanette Imig
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. Monday
and Wednesday at Webster University Pool from 7-8:30pm and Friday
5-6pm and Saturday 11am - 12:30pm at Westminster April 6 - May 23,
2009
Limit 10 swimmers
For more information
contact: pzenk@cspswim.com
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 8 through July
23, 2009 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 - 6/25
at
Center
of
Clayton
, 7/09 Location Maplewood
and
7/16
Location Center
of Clayton
Warm -up 5:15pm Meets start
5:30pm
Cost $ Clayton
residents, $ Non resident.
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 8 - July 23,
2009 Ages 6-18 Years (50 Max capacity)
Monday - Thursday
9:00AM-10:00AM
Scheduled Meets - 6/25
at
Center
of
Clayton
, 7/09 Location
Maplewood
and 7/16
Location Center of Clayton
Warm -up 5:15pm Meets start
5:30pm
Cost R&M residents
$TBA Non resident $TBA
Register
at the
Maplewood
Richmond
Heights Center at
8001 Dale Avenue
more information contact 314-645-1476
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