tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37388994.post7395896708244941847..comments2024-01-13T00:38:28.549-08:00Comments on Southern California Aquatics SCAQ Swim Club: Wait, isn't ASCA suppose to be the "watchdog" to ensure coaches are credible and safe to be around?Tony Austinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00109365938555421509noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37388994.post-9104521667193997042011-12-02T10:47:46.997-08:002011-12-02T10:47:46.997-08:00The article premiers Monday! - I am forwarding to ...The article premiers Monday! - I am forwarding to USA Swimming for comment as well.Tony Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00109365938555421509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37388994.post-32635486509000831802011-12-02T10:44:15.510-08:002011-12-02T10:44:15.510-08:00I didn't receive threatening letters till i wr...I didn't receive threatening letters till i wrote ASCA to share concerns for the organizations and why i had no intent of renewing my membership until things changed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37388994.post-13180436402323919332011-12-01T10:08:58.498-08:002011-12-01T10:08:58.498-08:00Wow! "Pay us or you lose your de facto "...Wow! "Pay us or you lose your de facto "license to coach and you skills will be summarily erased."<br /><br />That so pisses me off.<br /><br />I have been busy with projects and the holidays but this has me really inspired to finish my post up.<br /><br />I am going to forward this to an attorney friend of mine to get his take on what I perceive to be monopoly status.<br /><br />No coach can really get a job without ASCA certification, just look at the message boards at USA Swimming and elsewhere. However, since your Level three status can be taken away from you if you "don't pay the lady", well, I consider that protection money!<br /><br />Thank you, you woke me!Tony Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00109365938555421509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37388994.post-38829468185534702342011-12-01T09:48:21.501-08:002011-12-01T09:48:21.501-08:00just another asca effort to force coaches to pay t...just another asca effort to force coaches to pay their annual fee with absolutely no benefits for the team or coach. it should say, renew or else. I have not renewed in 5 years.<br /><br />Coach,<br /><br />I see that you were an ASCA Level 3 Coach. I am sure that is very important to you!<br /><br />I am not sure if you are aware but you lose your certification level when your membership expires. Meaning you cannot represent yourself as a Level 3 certified coach to parents, employers or potential employers. You have taken the time to get the Level 3 status, why not keep it?? It is important to keep your ASCA Membership current, that is why I am dropping you a friendly reminder that you membership is expired!<br /><br />Please renew by calling 1-800-356-2722 as soon as possible, so that you may continue your Level 3 Certification status. If you are no longer coaching or retired, we would like know that too!<br /><br />If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact me.<br /> <br /><br />Kimberly Witherington<br />Certification Coordinator<br />American Swimming Coaches Association<br /><br />5101 NW 21st Avenue, Suite 200<br />Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309<br />tel: 1-800-356-2722 / (954) 563-4930Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37388994.post-36573219014767554202011-11-22T10:13:01.274-08:002011-11-22T10:13:01.274-08:00here is a great article...
http://www.positivecoa...here is a great article...<br /><br />http://www.positivecoach.org/our-story/pca-in-the-news/news-detail/40/pca-on-joe-paterno?utm_source=h5m&utm_medium=e&utm_campaign=momhydronoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37388994.post-10601526378838164372011-11-22T09:01:26.143-08:002011-11-22T09:01:26.143-08:00how is this for rich. A coach (A.King) used a shed...how is this for rich. A coach (A.King) used a shed on a school pool deck for his inappropriate behavior with his swimmers.There were many negative emotions related to the shed after these actions were discovered and brought to light. SO... Pacific Swimming provided the facility with a grant to take down the old shed and put up a bigger one in its place(same spot, no windows). Nice! <br />...guess i know how to get a new shed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37388994.post-54217939173983765372011-11-21T17:19:21.140-08:002011-11-21T17:19:21.140-08:00Wow, Hydro, that is a keen observation. It's l...Wow, Hydro, that is a keen observation. It's like the proverbial axiom: Paying the chicken hawks to guard the hen house!Tony Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00109365938555421509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37388994.post-41146908470051899882011-11-21T14:55:16.605-08:002011-11-21T14:55:16.605-08:00I don't know about you but to this day, everyo...I don't know about you but to this day, everyone of my coaches is still "coach" and always will be. i cant imagine the legitimate grounds to call my coach or a former teacher ...lover. It would be akin to calling an aunt or parent my lover. We promote values in this sport and this perversion by to many elite coaches is destroying the core that makes our sport unique.hydronoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37388994.post-69504572069231009652011-11-21T14:50:10.995-08:002011-11-21T14:50:10.995-08:00The fact that the very coaches who have misbehaved...The fact that the very coaches who have misbehaved have ownership of the oganizations that are to oversee proper behavior ...is a clear case of nepitism and thus they(and sush organizations) must be removed from such responsibility. <br /><br />This should be the duty of an independent firm that perhaps is involved in an array of youth activities as watchdogs. The coaches had their chance (as a coach i hate to say that), they blew it, now its time for outside enforcement to be involved.hydronoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37388994.post-69405003430041446042011-11-21T14:09:01.765-08:002011-11-21T14:09:01.765-08:00The American Swimming Coaches Association is a pro...The American Swimming Coaches Association is a professional service organization based on a central theme of Leadership in American Swimming through Education, Certification, and Cooperation. We are dedicated to creating and enhancing progressive and highly visible programs that are effective in strengthening and improving the coaching profession and building a stronger swimming communityAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37388994.post-11841386757907058082011-11-21T14:04:46.468-08:002011-11-21T14:04:46.468-08:00ASCA - Education...Certification...and Cooperatio...ASCA - Education...Certification...and CooperationAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com