Marc Stanley

TEAMGOLDUSA · Head Coach

Marc Stanley

Auburn
ASCA Level: 4
97Athletic Education Records6 certifying organizations

EDUCATIONAL OVERVIEW

A broad coaching education built around athlete development, technical teaching, leadership and safe sport.

Marc Stanley’s education record reflects a deliberate effort to study coaching from multiple angles rather than rely on a single methodology. His USA Swimming coursework spans Core Certification and both Age Group and Senior American Development Model pathways, with continuing education in younger-athlete development, technical teaching, practice design, parent engagement, leadership and team culture. His documented American Swimming Coaches Association progression now includes ASCA Level 1 Principles for Success, ASCA Level 2 The Strokes School, ASCA Level 3 Physiology School (2022 Edition), and ASCA Level 4 Leadership School, alongside a wide range of seminars on stroke mechanics, turns, sprint and distance training, dryland, peaking, practice construction, age-group teaching, culture change, collaboration and inclusive coaching.

His learning record also extends beyond coaching technique. USA Swimming officiating education covers stroke and turn, starter, timing, clerk of course, referee, administrative referee and open-water roles, while additional coursework addresses athlete protection, mandatory reporting, anti-doping and NCAA rules. Taken together, the record shows an educational approach that connects how athletes are taught and developed with how they are protected, how teams are led and how competition is actually administered.

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ARC

American Red Cross

3 current records

Emergency Care & Water Safety

3 courses
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CPR/AED Certification (CPR)

American Red Cross CPR/AED education develops practical emergency-response skills for recognizing a cardiac emergency, activating emergency medical services, performing high-quality CPR and using an automated external defibrillator within the scope of the completed certification.

Completed Apr 25, 2026 · Expires Apr 25, 2028

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Safety Training for Swim Coaches In Water (STSC-W)

American Red Cross in-water Safety Training for Swim Coaches education applies aquatic emergency-response skills to the coaching environment. It reinforces recognition of distressed swimmers, safe response around the pool and practical in-water readiness expected of coaches supervising training.

Completed Apr 25, 2026 · Expires Apr 25, 2028

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Safety Training for Coaches Online (STSC-O)

American Red Cross online Safety Training for Swim Coaches education addresses risk awareness, emergency action planning and the coach’s responsibilities for maintaining a safer aquatic training environment. The online component complements the practical in-water safety requirement.

Completed Jun 9, 2026 · Expires Jun 9, 2028

ASCA

American Swimming Coaches Association

44 current records

ASCA LEVEL PROGRESSION

Level 3ASCA Level 3: Physiology School (2022 Edition): Full SeminarView certificate

Stroke Technique & Race Skills

8 courses
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ASCA Level 2: The Strokes School: Full Seminar

ASCA Level 2 Stroke School develops a professional knowledge base for teaching effective swimming technique and proper mechanics. It emphasizes technique analysis, teaching progressions and healthy skill development across developmental levels so coaches can better observe, explain and reinforce the strokes.

Completed Oct 17, 2023 · No expiration

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Abbie Fish: I, Y, Scoop, Shoot: How to Teach Proper Breaststroke Timing for Age Groupers (Napa 2022)

American Swimming Coaches Association education focused on Abbie Fish: I, Y, Scoop, Shoot: How to Teach Proper Breaststroke Timing for Age Groupers (Napa 2022). The presentation develops a coach’s technical eye and practical teaching vocabulary so stroke mechanics, drills, turns or race-skill details can be identified, explained and reinforced more effectively on deck.

Completed Oct 17, 2023 · No expiration

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Abbie Fish: Is Butterfly Undulation Required for Age Groupers (Napa 2022)

American Swimming Coaches Association education focused on Abbie Fish: Is Butterfly Undulation Required for Age Groupers (Napa 2022). The presentation develops a coach’s technical eye and practical teaching vocabulary so stroke mechanics, drills, turns or race-skill details can be identified, explained and reinforced more effectively on deck.

Completed Oct 17, 2023 · No expiration

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ASCA Live with Abbie Fish: Drill Progression for Crossover Turns

American Swimming Coaches Association education focused on ASCA Live with Abbie Fish: Drill Progression for Crossover Turns. The presentation develops a coach’s technical eye and practical teaching vocabulary so stroke mechanics, drills, turns or race-skill details can be identified, explained and reinforced more effectively on deck.

Completed Oct 17, 2023 · No expiration

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ASCA Live with Russell Mark: Sprint Freestyle

American Swimming Coaches Association education focused on ASCA Live with Russell Mark: Sprint Freestyle. The presentation develops a coach’s technical eye and practical teaching vocabulary so stroke mechanics, drills, turns or race-skill details can be identified, explained and reinforced more effectively on deck.

Completed Sep 30, 2023 · No expiration

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Dale Porter - Teaching Fast Finishes

American Swimming Coaches Association education focused on Dale Porter - Teaching Fast Finishes. The presentation develops a coach’s technical eye and practical teaching vocabulary so stroke mechanics, drills, turns or race-skill details can be identified, explained and reinforced more effectively on deck.

Completed Oct 17, 2023 · No expiration

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Dave Durden: Coaching Backstrokers Ryan Murphy & Bryce Mefford (Napa 2022)

American Swimming Coaches Association education focused on Dave Durden: Coaching Backstrokers Ryan Murphy & Bryce Mefford (Napa 2022). The presentation develops a coach’s technical eye and practical teaching vocabulary so stroke mechanics, drills, turns or race-skill details can be identified, explained and reinforced more effectively on deck.

Completed Oct 17, 2023 · No expiration

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Dave Durden: Freestyle Drills and Key Stroke Corrections (Napa 2022)

American Swimming Coaches Association education focused on Dave Durden: Freestyle Drills and Key Stroke Corrections (Napa 2022). The presentation develops a coach’s technical eye and practical teaching vocabulary so stroke mechanics, drills, turns or race-skill details can be identified, explained and reinforced more effectively on deck.

Completed Oct 17, 2023 · No expiration

Training Design & Performance

15 courses
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ASCA Level 3: Physiology School (2022 Edition): Full Seminar

ASCA Level 3, Physiology School (2022 Edition), is advanced coach education centered on physiology as it relates to swim training and athlete development. Marc Stanley completed the Full Seminar on August 12, 2026; the certificate documents 24 ASCA Continuing Education (ACE) credits. The record represents the third level in his documented ASCA progression.

Completed Aug 12, 2026 · No expiration

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ASCA Live with Russell Mark: Constructing the best 1500

American Swimming Coaches Association professional education focused on ASCA Live with Russell Mark: Constructing the best 1500. The course adds perspective on how training sets, seasonal planning, dryland, event demands and performance preparation can be organized around the needs of competitive swimmers.

Completed Oct 17, 2023 · No expiration

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Bill Rose - Distance Training (Part 1)

American Swimming Coaches Association professional education focused on Bill Rose - Distance Training (Part 1). The course adds perspective on how training sets, seasonal planning, dryland, event demands and performance preparation can be organized around the needs of competitive swimmers.

Completed Oct 4, 2023 · No expiration

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Bryan Karkoska: Dryland School for High School and Senior Swimmers

American Swimming Coaches Association professional education focused on Bryan Karkoska: Dryland School for High School and Senior Swimmers. The course adds perspective on how training sets, seasonal planning, dryland, event demands and performance preparation can be organized around the needs of competitive swimmers.

Completed Oct 17, 2023 · No expiration

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Charlie Hoolihan: Peaking for Strength and Power for Championship Meets (Napa 2022)

American Swimming Coaches Association professional education focused on Charlie Hoolihan: Peaking for Strength and Power for Championship Meets (Napa 2022). The course adds perspective on how training sets, seasonal planning, dryland, event demands and performance preparation can be organized around the needs of competitive swimmers.

Completed Oct 17, 2023 · No expiration

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Chris Plumb: Best Age Group Dryland Program in the USA

American Swimming Coaches Association professional education focused on Chris Plumb: Best Age Group Dryland Program in the USA. The course adds perspective on how training sets, seasonal planning, dryland, event demands and performance preparation can be organized around the needs of competitive swimmers.

Completed Oct 2, 2023 · No expiration

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Dale Porter -Designing Practices

American Swimming Coaches Association professional education focused on Dale Porter -Designing Practices. The course adds perspective on how training sets, seasonal planning, dryland, event demands and performance preparation can be organized around the needs of competitive swimmers.

Completed Oct 7, 2023 · No expiration

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Dave Krotiak: Development of Kevin Cordes

American Swimming Coaches Association professional education focused on Dave Krotiak: Development of Kevin Cordes. The course adds perspective on how training sets, seasonal planning, dryland, event demands and performance preparation can be organized around the needs of competitive swimmers.

Completed Oct 17, 2023 · No expiration

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Dryland Training

American Swimming Coaches Association professional education focused on Dryland Training. The course adds perspective on how training sets, seasonal planning, dryland, event demands and performance preparation can be organized around the needs of competitive swimmers.

Completed Oct 17, 2023 · No expiration

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Jack Fabian: Distance Training in a Division III Season

American Swimming Coaches Association professional education focused on Jack Fabian: Distance Training in a Division III Season. The course adds perspective on how training sets, seasonal planning, dryland, event demands and performance preparation can be organized around the needs of competitive swimmers.

Completed Oct 15, 2023 · No expiration

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Jamil Higley: Emotional Strength & Widdy Up Presentation (Napa 2022)

American Swimming Coaches Association professional education focused on Jamil Higley: Emotional Strength & Widdy Up Presentation (Napa 2022). The course adds perspective on how training sets, seasonal planning, dryland, event demands and performance preparation can be organized around the needs of competitive swimmers.

Completed Oct 17, 2023 · No expiration

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Kirk Grand -What are the Limiting Factors for Superior Performance

American Swimming Coaches Association professional education focused on Kirk Grand -What are the Limiting Factors for Superior Performance. The course adds perspective on how training sets, seasonal planning, dryland, event demands and performance preparation can be organized around the needs of competitive swimmers.

Completed Oct 17, 2023 · No expiration

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Sam Freas - Sprint Training

American Swimming Coaches Association professional education focused on Sam Freas - Sprint Training. The course adds perspective on how training sets, seasonal planning, dryland, event demands and performance preparation can be organized around the needs of competitive swimmers.

Completed Oct 4, 2023 · No expiration

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Sam Freas - Sprint Training Pt 2

American Swimming Coaches Association professional education focused on Sam Freas - Sprint Training Pt 2. The course adds perspective on how training sets, seasonal planning, dryland, event demands and performance preparation can be organized around the needs of competitive swimmers.

Completed Oct 5, 2023 · No expiration

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Sam Freas - Sprint Training Pt 3

American Swimming Coaches Association professional education focused on Sam Freas - Sprint Training Pt 3. The course adds perspective on how training sets, seasonal planning, dryland, event demands and performance preparation can be organized around the needs of competitive swimmers.

Completed Oct 5, 2023 · No expiration

Age-Group Development & Teaching

5 courses
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Arvel McElroy -Working with a Team of Varied Abilities

American Swimming Coaches Association education centered on Arvel McElroy -Working with a Team of Varied Abilities. It examines how coaches can teach, motivate and progress developing swimmers while adapting instruction to age, ability, engagement and the transition toward more demanding competitive training.

Completed Oct 17, 2023 · No expiration

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DOC Talk - Coach Mike Anzano: Making Practice More Engaging

American Swimming Coaches Association education centered on DOC Talk - Coach Mike Anzano: Making Practice More Engaging. It examines how coaches can teach, motivate and progress developing swimmers while adapting instruction to age, ability, engagement and the transition toward more demanding competitive training.

Completed Sep 30, 2023 · No expiration

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DOC Talk: SingNIWang Mukanda: Summer Swimming and Transitioning to Competitive Year Round Swimming

American Swimming Coaches Association education centered on DOC Talk: SingNIWang Mukanda: Summer Swimming and Transitioning to Competitive Year Round Swimming. It examines how coaches can teach, motivate and progress developing swimmers while adapting instruction to age, ability, engagement and the transition toward more demanding competitive training.

Completed Oct 17, 2023 · No expiration

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Mike Parratto: Age Group Topic (Napa 2022)

American Swimming Coaches Association education centered on Mike Parratto: Age Group Topic (Napa 2022). It examines how coaches can teach, motivate and progress developing swimmers while adapting instruction to age, ability, engagement and the transition toward more demanding competitive training.

Completed Oct 17, 2023 · No expiration

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Steve Haufler -Coaching 11 & 12-s: Teaching, Training and Making It Fun!

American Swimming Coaches Association education centered on Steve Haufler -Coaching 11 & 12-s: Teaching, Training and Making It Fun!. It examines how coaches can teach, motivate and progress developing swimmers while adapting instruction to age, ability, engagement and the transition toward more demanding competitive training.

Completed Oct 2, 2023 · No expiration

Leadership, Culture & Team Building

8 courses
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ASCA Level 4: Leadership School: Full Seminar

ASCA Level 4, Leadership School, documents advanced professional education in the leadership side of coaching and team direction. Marc Stanley completed the Full Seminar on August 12, 2026; the certificate documents 28 ASCA Continuing Education (ACE) credits. The record represents the fourth level in his documented ASCA progression.

Completed Aug 12, 2026 · No expiration

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Arvel McElroy -Beyond the Pool: What High School Coaches Need to Know

American Swimming Coaches Association professional development focused on Arvel McElroy -Beyond the Pool: What High School Coaches Need to Know. The session explores the leadership and relationship side of coaching—how culture, communication, staff development, shared purpose and community support influence the quality and durability of a program.

Completed Oct 17, 2023 · No expiration

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Bill Wadley: Culture Shaping and Friend Raising

American Swimming Coaches Association professional development focused on Bill Wadley: Culture Shaping and Friend Raising. The session explores the leadership and relationship side of coaching—how culture, communication, staff development, shared purpose and community support influence the quality and durability of a program.

Completed Oct 17, 2023 · No expiration

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Mark Schubert: Developing a Great Team Culture (Napa 2022)

American Swimming Coaches Association professional development focused on Mark Schubert: Developing a Great Team Culture (Napa 2022). The session explores the leadership and relationship side of coaching—how culture, communication, staff development, shared purpose and community support influence the quality and durability of a program.

Completed Oct 17, 2023 · No expiration

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Mark Schubert: The Magic of Thinking Big (Napa 2022)

American Swimming Coaches Association professional development focused on Mark Schubert: The Magic of Thinking Big (Napa 2022). The session explores the leadership and relationship side of coaching—how culture, communication, staff development, shared purpose and community support influence the quality and durability of a program.

Completed Oct 17, 2023 · No expiration

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Matt Kredich, Bill Boomer, George Kennedy: Collaboration for Success

American Swimming Coaches Association professional development focused on Matt Kredich, Bill Boomer, George Kennedy: Collaboration for Success. The session explores the leadership and relationship side of coaching—how culture, communication, staff development, shared purpose and community support influence the quality and durability of a program.

Completed Oct 17, 2023 · No expiration

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Paul Yetter -Dynamics of Culture Change

American Swimming Coaches Association professional development focused on Paul Yetter -Dynamics of Culture Change. The session explores the leadership and relationship side of coaching—how culture, communication, staff development, shared purpose and community support influence the quality and durability of a program.

Completed Oct 17, 2023 · No expiration

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Steve Haufler -Training Assistant Coaches

American Swimming Coaches Association professional development focused on Steve Haufler -Training Assistant Coaches. The session explores the leadership and relationship side of coaching—how culture, communication, staff development, shared purpose and community support influence the quality and durability of a program.

Completed Oct 2, 2023 · No expiration

Coaching Foundations, Inclusion & Professional Growth

8 courses
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ASCA Level 1: Principles for Success: Full Seminar

ASCA Level 1, Principles for Success, is foundational coach education addressing the fundamentals of coaching, development of a personal coaching philosophy and productive relationships with athletes, parents, volunteers and the broader community. It establishes a professional base for continued coach education.

Completed Oct 17, 2023 · No expiration

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ASCA Live Talks

American Swimming Coaches Association professional education focused on ASCA Live Talks. It broadens the coach’s professional perspective through foundational principles, peer experience, inclusion, leadership reflection or practical discussion of how coaches adapt and continue learning.

Completed Oct 17, 2023 · No expiration

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ASCA Live with Paul Murphy : Multicultural Swimming

American Swimming Coaches Association professional education focused on ASCA Live with Paul Murphy : Multicultural Swimming. It broadens the coach’s professional perspective through foundational principles, peer experience, inclusion, leadership reflection or practical discussion of how coaches adapt and continue learning.

Completed Oct 17, 2023 · No expiration

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Dave Salo Interviews Jon Urbanchek

American Swimming Coaches Association professional education focused on Dave Salo Interviews Jon Urbanchek. It broadens the coach’s professional perspective through foundational principles, peer experience, inclusion, leadership reflection or practical discussion of how coaches adapt and continue learning.

Completed Oct 17, 2023 · No expiration

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DOC Talk: Coach Ja'Von Waters interviews Coach Sean Peters

American Swimming Coaches Association professional education focused on DOC Talk: Coach Ja'Von Waters interviews Coach Sean Peters. It broadens the coach’s professional perspective through foundational principles, peer experience, inclusion, leadership reflection or practical discussion of how coaches adapt and continue learning.

Completed Oct 17, 2023 · No expiration

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DOC Talks

American Swimming Coaches Association professional education focused on DOC Talks. It broadens the coach’s professional perspective through foundational principles, peer experience, inclusion, leadership reflection or practical discussion of how coaches adapt and continue learning.

Completed Sep 30, 2023 · No expiration

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Emily Melina: Being Flexible and Innovative in Times of Uncertainty

American Swimming Coaches Association professional education focused on Emily Melina: Being Flexible and Innovative in Times of Uncertainty. It broadens the coach’s professional perspective through foundational principles, peer experience, inclusion, leadership reflection or practical discussion of how coaches adapt and continue learning.

Completed Oct 1, 2023 · No expiration

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Mike Parratto: Question and Answer with Audience Participation (Napa 2022)

American Swimming Coaches Association professional education focused on Mike Parratto: Question and Answer with Audience Participation (Napa 2022). It broadens the coach’s professional perspective through foundational principles, peer experience, inclusion, leadership reflection or practical discussion of how coaches adapt and continue learning.

Completed Oct 17, 2023 · No expiration

CDC

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

1 current record

Concussion Recognition & Response

1 course
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Concussion Protocol Training (CPT)

CDC HEADS UP concussion education helps coaches recognize possible concussion signs and symptoms, respond appropriately when a concussion is suspected and support a cautious return-to-activity process under appropriate medical guidance.

Completed Nov 15, 2022 · No expiration

NCAA

NCAA

2 current records

NCAA Rules & Competition Administration

2 courses
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NCAA Supplemental Swimming and Diving Rules (Swimming )

NCAA swimming and diving rules education focused on understanding and applying the collegiate competition rules. It gives a coach or official additional context for how college meets are administered, how rules differ by governing body and how competition decisions are made.

Completed Sep 26, 2023 · Expires Sep 26, 2025

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NCAA Swimming and Diving Rules test (NCAA Offi)

NCAA swimming and diving rules education focused on understanding and applying the collegiate competition rules. It gives a coach or official additional context for how college meets are administered, how rules differ by governing body and how competition decisions are made.

Completed Sep 20, 2023 · Expires Sep 20, 2025

USADA

U.S. Anti-Doping Agency

1 current record

Anti-Doping & Athlete Integrity

1 course
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Coach's Advantage Tutorial by USADA (CAT)

U.S. Anti-Doping Agency coach education focused on the coach’s role in clean sport. It reinforces anti-doping responsibilities, athlete guidance, prohibited-substance awareness and the importance of creating a culture in which performance and integrity are pursued together.

Completed Aug 3, 2026 · Expires Aug 3, 2027

USAS

USA Swimming

46 current records

Coach Foundations & Athlete Development

15 courses
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Welcome to USA Swimming (WUS)

USA Swimming introductory professional education orienting coaches to the organization, expectations, resources and responsibilities that come with participation in the national governing body’s coaching community.

Completed Jun 1, 2023 · No expiration

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ADM Age Group Certification - Full Course

USA Swimming American Development Model education connecting long-term athlete development with coaching decisions. The ADM framework emphasizes competence, character, confidence and connection, helping coaches think intentionally about age-appropriate progression, practice-group structure and the swimmer’s development over time.

Completed Sep 26, 2023 · No expiration

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ADM Module 1: The ADM Coach (ADM1)

USA Swimming American Development Model education connecting long-term athlete development with coaching decisions. The ADM framework emphasizes competence, character, confidence and connection, helping coaches think intentionally about age-appropriate progression, practice-group structure and the swimmer’s development over time.

Completed Sep 26, 2023 · No expiration

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ADM Module 2: Progressions in the ADM (ADM2)

USA Swimming American Development Model education connecting long-term athlete development with coaching decisions. The ADM framework emphasizes competence, character, confidence and connection, helping coaches think intentionally about age-appropriate progression, practice-group structure and the swimmer’s development over time.

Completed Sep 26, 2023 · No expiration

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ADM Module 3: Age Group (ADM3AG)

USA Swimming American Development Model education connecting long-term athlete development with coaching decisions. The ADM framework emphasizes competence, character, confidence and connection, helping coaches think intentionally about age-appropriate progression, practice-group structure and the swimmer’s development over time.

Completed Sep 26, 2023 · No expiration

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ADM Module 3: Senior (ADM3S)

USA Swimming American Development Model education connecting long-term athlete development with coaching decisions. The ADM framework emphasizes competence, character, confidence and connection, helping coaches think intentionally about age-appropriate progression, practice-group structure and the swimmer’s development over time.

Completed Sep 26, 2023 · No expiration

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ADM Senior Certification - Full Course

USA Swimming American Development Model education connecting long-term athlete development with coaching decisions. The ADM framework emphasizes competence, character, confidence and connection, helping coaches think intentionally about age-appropriate progression, practice-group structure and the swimmer’s development over time.

Completed Sep 26, 2023 · No expiration

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Background Check (BGC)

USA Swimming professional education supporting the knowledge, judgment and continuing development expected of a swim coach. The course is retained in the coach’s education history as part of the broader USA Swimming learning pathway.

Completed Apr 29, 2026 · Expires Apr 30, 2028

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Core Certification - Full Course

USA Swimming Core coach education addressing the foundations of effective coaching and athlete development. Across the Core pathway, the emphasis includes coaching qualities, development principles, season evaluation and the coach’s continuing professional journey.

Completed Sep 28, 2023 · No expiration

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Core Module 1: The Qualities of an Effective Coach (CORE1)

USA Swimming Core coach education addressing the foundations of effective coaching and athlete development. Across the Core pathway, the emphasis includes coaching qualities, development principles, season evaluation and the coach’s continuing professional journey.

Completed Sep 27, 2023 · No expiration

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Core Module 2: Foundations for Developing Athletes (CORE2)

USA Swimming Core coach education addressing the foundations of effective coaching and athlete development. Across the Core pathway, the emphasis includes coaching qualities, development principles, season evaluation and the coach’s continuing professional journey.

Completed Sep 28, 2023 · No expiration

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Core Module 3: Furthering Athlete Development (CORE3)

USA Swimming Core coach education addressing the foundations of effective coaching and athlete development. Across the Core pathway, the emphasis includes coaching qualities, development principles, season evaluation and the coach’s continuing professional journey.

Completed Sep 28, 2023 · No expiration

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Core Module 4: Evaluating your Season (CORE4)

USA Swimming Core coach education addressing the foundations of effective coaching and athlete development. Across the Core pathway, the emphasis includes coaching qualities, development principles, season evaluation and the coach’s continuing professional journey.

Completed Sep 28, 2023 · No expiration

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Core Module 5: Your Professional Journey (CORE5)

USA Swimming Core coach education addressing the foundations of effective coaching and athlete development. Across the Core pathway, the emphasis includes coaching qualities, development principles, season evaluation and the coach’s continuing professional journey.

Completed Sep 28, 2023 · No expiration

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Foundations of Coaching Original/Grandfathered (FOCO)

USA Swimming professional education supporting the knowledge, judgment and continuing development expected of a swim coach. The course is retained in the coach’s education history as part of the broader USA Swimming learning pathway.

Completed Aug 6, 2022 · No expiration

Technique & Practice Design

16 courses
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10 & Under Network: Educating and Engaging Swim Parents (10&U_EESP)

USA Swimming continuing education for coaches focused on educating and Engaging Swim Parents (10&U_EESP). It translates age-group coaching ideas into practical teaching, practice design and athlete-development choices that can be used on deck while keeping instruction appropriate to the swimmer’s developmental stage.

Completed May 10, 2026 · No expiration

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10 & Under Network: Games and Creative Sets (10&U_GCS)

USA Swimming continuing education for coaches focused on games and Creative Sets (10&U_GCS). It translates age-group coaching ideas into practical teaching, practice design and athlete-development choices that can be used on deck while keeping instruction appropriate to the swimmer’s developmental stage.

Completed May 8, 2026 · No expiration

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10 & Under Network: Keeping Practice Fun (10&UKPF)

USA Swimming continuing education for coaches focused on keeping Practice Fun (10&UKPF). It translates age-group coaching ideas into practical teaching, practice design and athlete-development choices that can be used on deck while keeping instruction appropriate to the swimmer’s developmental stage.

Completed May 20, 2026 · No expiration

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10 & Under Network: Key Points of Freestyle (10&U_Frees)

USA Swimming continuing education for coaches focused on key Points of Freestyle (10&U_Frees). It translates age-group coaching ideas into practical teaching, practice design and athlete-development choices that can be used on deck while keeping instruction appropriate to the swimmer’s developmental stage.

Completed May 10, 2026 · No expiration

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10 & Under Network: Leadership Development (10U_LD)

USA Swimming continuing education for coaches focused on leadership Development (10U_LD). It translates age-group coaching ideas into practical teaching, practice design and athlete-development choices that can be used on deck while keeping instruction appropriate to the swimmer’s developmental stage.

Completed May 11, 2026 · No expiration

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10 & Under Network: Managing Coaching Challenges (10&U_MCC)

USA Swimming continuing education for coaches focused on managing Coaching Challenges (10&U_MCC). It translates age-group coaching ideas into practical teaching, practice design and athlete-development choices that can be used on deck while keeping instruction appropriate to the swimmer’s developmental stage.

Completed May 11, 2026 · No expiration

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10 & Under Network: Pop-Up Clinic: Backstroke Drills (10&U_PUC)

USA Swimming continuing education for coaches focused on pop-Up Clinic: Backstroke Drills (10&U_PUC). It translates age-group coaching ideas into practical teaching, practice design and athlete-development choices that can be used on deck while keeping instruction appropriate to the swimmer’s developmental stage.

Completed May 11, 2026 · No expiration

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10 & Under Network: Teaching Breaststroke Kick (10&U_BK)

USA Swimming continuing education for coaches focused on teaching Breaststroke Kick (10&U_BK). It translates age-group coaching ideas into practical teaching, practice design and athlete-development choices that can be used on deck while keeping instruction appropriate to the swimmer’s developmental stage.

Completed May 19, 2026 · No expiration

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10 & Under Network: Teaching Butterfly (10&U_TB)

USA Swimming continuing education for coaches focused on teaching Butterfly (10&U_TB). It translates age-group coaching ideas into practical teaching, practice design and athlete-development choices that can be used on deck while keeping instruction appropriate to the swimmer’s developmental stage.

Completed Apr 29, 2026 · No expiration

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11-14 Network: Building a Team Culture (11-14_BATC)

USA Swimming continuing education for coaches focused on building a Team Culture (11-14_BATC). It translates age-group coaching ideas into practical teaching, practice design and athlete-development choices that can be used on deck while keeping instruction appropriate to the swimmer’s developmental stage.

Completed May 19, 2026 · No expiration

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11-14 Network: Cultivating Independence for Long-Term Athletic Success (11-14_CI)

USA Swimming continuing education for coaches focused on cultivating Independence for Long-Term Athletic Success (11-14_CI). It translates age-group coaching ideas into practical teaching, practice design and athlete-development choices that can be used on deck while keeping instruction appropriate to the swimmer’s developmental stage.

Completed May 19, 2026 · No expiration

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11-14 Network: Deliberate Practice (11-14_DP)

USA Swimming continuing education for coaches focused on deliberate Practice (11-14_DP). It translates age-group coaching ideas into practical teaching, practice design and athlete-development choices that can be used on deck while keeping instruction appropriate to the swimmer’s developmental stage.

Completed May 20, 2026 · No expiration

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11-14 Network: Gamification in the Sport of Swimming (11-14_GSS)

USA Swimming continuing education for coaches focused on gamification in the Sport of Swimming (11-14_GSS). It translates age-group coaching ideas into practical teaching, practice design and athlete-development choices that can be used on deck while keeping instruction appropriate to the swimmer’s developmental stage.

Completed May 27, 2026 · No expiration

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11-14 Network: Goal Setting: Swim Big, Dream Bigger (11-14_GS)

USA Swimming continuing education for coaches focused on goal Setting: Swim Big, Dream Bigger (11-14_GS). It translates age-group coaching ideas into practical teaching, practice design and athlete-development choices that can be used on deck while keeping instruction appropriate to the swimmer’s developmental stage.

Completed May 26, 2026 · No expiration

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11-14 Network: Teaching the Crossover Turn (11-14_TCT)

USA Swimming continuing education for coaches focused on teaching the Crossover Turn (11-14_TCT). It translates age-group coaching ideas into practical teaching, practice design and athlete-development choices that can be used on deck while keeping instruction appropriate to the swimmer’s developmental stage.

Completed May 28, 2026 · No expiration

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11-14 Network: USA Swimming University (11-14_USAS)

USA Swimming continuing education for coaches focused on uSA Swimming University (11-14_USAS). It translates age-group coaching ideas into practical teaching, practice design and athlete-development choices that can be used on deck while keeping instruction appropriate to the swimmer’s developmental stage.

Completed May 29, 2026 · No expiration

Leadership, Culture & Parent Partnership

3 courses
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Building Your Brand (GP-BYB)

USA Swimming professional education focused on the human and organizational side of coaching: leadership, team culture, communication, parent partnership and sustainable program development. The course broadens coaching beyond workout design by examining how relationships and organizational choices shape athlete experience.

Completed Sep 27, 2023 · No expiration

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Building Your Team (GP-BYT)

USA Swimming professional education focused on the human and organizational side of coaching: leadership, team culture, communication, parent partnership and sustainable program development. The course broadens coaching beyond workout design by examining how relationships and organizational choices shape athlete experience.

Completed Sep 27, 2023 · No expiration

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Club Leadership and Business Management School 101 - Privately Owned Clubs (CLBPO)

USA Swimming professional education focused on the human and organizational side of coaching: leadership, team culture, communication, parent partnership and sustainable program development. The course broadens coaching beyond workout design by examining how relationships and organizational choices shape athlete experience.

Completed Apr 19, 2025 · No expiration

Safety & Athlete Protection

3 courses
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(CANRA) Mandatory Reporting: Understanding Your Responsibility (CSSMR)

USA Swimming child-safety education addressing mandated-reporting responsibilities, recognition of concerning situations and the obligation to respond through the appropriate reporting channels. The course reinforces that athlete welfare and legal reporting duties are part of responsible coaching and leadership.

Completed Dec 9, 2022 · No expiration

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Athlete Protection Training (APT)

USA Swimming Athlete Protection Training covering athlete welfare, appropriate boundaries, prohibited conduct, reporting responsibilities and the behaviors expected of adult members working around swimmers. It is a core part of maintaining a safe and accountable sport environment.

Completed Aug 3, 2026 · Expires Aug 3, 2027

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SafeSport for Kids (SSFK)

USA Swimming Safe Sport education designed around age-appropriate athlete protection concepts, boundaries, speaking up and recognizing safe versus unsafe situations. It supports a culture in which young athletes understand that their safety and voice matter.

Completed Nov 3, 2025 · Expires May 3, 2027

Officiating & Meet Administration

9 courses
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Administrative Referee Certification (ARC)

USA Swimming officiating education focused on the administrative side of a meet: entries, timing-system information, results, corrections, records and rule-based resolution of administrative issues. It supports accurate, auditable meet operations.

Completed Sep 25, 2023 · No expiration

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Clerk of Course Certification (COCC)

USA Swimming meet-administration education addressing athlete check-in, event organization, heat or lane movement and the orderly flow of swimmers through the competition. It develops the operational knowledge needed to keep meet participation organized and documented.

Completed Sep 21, 2023 · No expiration

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Open Water Judge Certification Exam (OWJC)

USA Swimming open-water officiating education focused on observing competition on the course, applying open-water rules and reporting what is seen so race decisions can be made consistently and fairly.

Completed Sep 20, 2023 · No expiration

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Open Water Referee Certification Exam (OWRC)

USA Swimming open-water officiating education for the referee role, including overall application of open-water rules, coordination of officials and responsibility for fair, safe and orderly competition.

Completed Sep 20, 2023 · No expiration

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Referee Certification Exam (RC)

USA Swimming referee education focused on rule knowledge, deck leadership, coordination of the officiating team and consistent decision-making throughout a meet. It develops the broad oversight expected of a referee responsible for fair competition.

Completed Sep 25, 2023 · No expiration

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Starter Certification (SC)

USA Swimming officiating education focused on the start of each race: athlete readiness, fair starting procedures, commands, positioning and coordination with the referee. It develops the judgment and consistency required to create an equitable start for every heat.

Completed Sep 19, 2023 · No expiration

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Stroke and Turn Certification (SATTC)

USA Swimming officiating education focused on observing strokes, turns, starts and finishes and applying the technical rules consistently and fairly. It supports deck officials who must recognize legal swimming, identify potential infractions and communicate calls through the meet officiating structure.

Completed Sep 19, 2023 · No expiration

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Timer Certification (TC)

USA Swimming meet-operations education covering manual timing responsibilities, accurate watch operation, lane procedures and the collection of backup times. It emphasizes reliable race data and consistent coordination with the timing and administrative team.

Completed Sep 19, 2023 · No expiration

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Timing Judge Recertification (TJR)

USA Swimming officiating education focused on resolving timing information and determining the official time when multiple timing systems or backup times must be reconciled. The course connects timing rules with accurate meet-result administration.

Completed Sep 26, 2023 · No expiration

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