East Lansing
Jr. Trojans
Swimming & Diving2015-16
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About East Lansing Aquatics
Legacy of ChampionsCoaching StaffVision & Philosophy
Athlete ExperienceParent Experience
CommunicationsVolunteeringRegistration & PaymentMiscellaneousQuestions
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Three sports: Swim, Dive, Polo
Middle School Swim & Dive
November-February Middle School Water Polo
March-May Summer options for all three
sports. Partnership with Spartan Diving &
Spartan Water Polo Year-round swim team at Hannah
Center (all ages)
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Middle school programs are for
both new and experienced
athletes Swimming is a life-long sport
Swimming skills and stamina are
vital for water polo success
Lega
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GIRLS 1973, 1974, 1975 State Open Class
Swimming Champions1976, 1977, 1978 State Class A
Swimming & Diving Champions
1980, 1981 State Class A Third Place
1982 State Class A Swimming & Diving
Runners-UpDozens of Conference Championships
Dozens of Individual State Champions
and Record HoldersOne U.S. National Team member
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BOYS1959 State Open Class Swimming
Runners-Up1987 State Class A Swimming &
Diving Champions1986 State Class A Third Place Team
Dozens of Conference Championships
Dozens of Individual State Champions
and Record Holders1968 & 1997 Individual State Diving
Champions
Vis
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& P
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Build East Lansing Aquatics back to
the prominence it had in the 1980’s
Build supportive Trojan Aquatics
family Goal is to finish in top-3 at HS
conference championships
Allow athletes in grades 5-8 to learn
and compete in a fun, supportive,
team environment Focus on progressive skill
development Prepare for high school teams and
more rigorous training
Mee
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Coa
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Ron MarshBrian PostLaura LeDucTylor FickCody BristorMaranda BrunnerAmber JohnstonKatie KirkpatrickLucy SchroederEmma SmithHS Mentor Coaches
Ron
Mar
sh Director of Coaching for
Trojan Aquatics ELHS Head Girls Swim Coach
ELHS Head Boys & Girls Water
Polo Coach ELHS Asst. Boys Coach
Bria
n P
ost
ELHS Head Boys Swim Coach
ELHS Asst. Girls Swim Coach
Retired ELPS physical
education teacher
(Red Cedar, Glencairn)
Laur
a Le
Duc
Middle School Head Coach
(3 rd year) Associate Dean at WMU-
Cooley Former 3-sport athlete at
Emory Univ. (GA) Former college swim &
soccer coach
Tylo
r F
ick Middle school Diving Coach
(3rd year) Head Coach of Spartan Diving
Head Diving Coach for Dewitt
and St. Johns HS Former Michigan HS Diver of
the Year
Mar
anda
Bru
nner Jr. Trojans Assistant Coach
(3rd year) MMS Science Teacher Seasoned club swim coach
Dewitt HS alumna, all-conference swimmer
Cod
y B
risto
r Trojan Aquatics Asst. Coach
(3rd year) ELHS Class of 2011 Former ELHS Swim Team
captain Junior at MSU Experienced club swim coach
Am
ber
John
ston Trojan Aquatics Asst. Coach
(1st year) MSU Freshman Marine City HS (MI) Varsity swimming
Kat
ie K
irkpa
tric
k Trojan Aquatics Asst. Coach
(1st year) MSU Junior Blue Valley Southwest HS
(KS) Varsity swimming
Lucy
Sch
roed
er Trojan Aquatics Asst. Coach
(2nd year) MSU Sophomore Bradley Bourbonnais HS
(IL) Varsity swim & water polo
Em
ma
Sm
ith Trojan Aquatics Asst. Coach
(1st year) MSU Freshman East Grand Rapids HS
Varsity swim & water polo
Hig
h S
choo
l M
ento
rs Current ELHS swimmers
Improving their swimming by
learning to coach Encouraging younger athletes
as role models
Athlete
Experience2015-2016
Ath
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Exp
erie
nce
Fun way to get introduced to
sport and low-stress competition
Make new friends Mentoring by older athletes
Help develop good time
management skills Work off those growing pains…
and grow muscles Part of a great team family
Be your own best Successes and failures are
learning opportunities Winning & losing with grace
Par
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ptio
ns Grades 5-8 Choose from Swim only, Dive only,
or Swim & Dive combo
Pra
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Season Nov 16-Feb. 25 2 practice groups, by ability
Practice time depends on group
Many weeks practices available
Monday-Friday Divers will practice Mon & Wed Nov
16-Feb 5 6:30-7:30 Practices during winter break, times
TBA Occasional Tu/Th practices will be at
Hannah Center Refer to calendar! Banquet tentative date 2/26/16
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Determined by evaluations during
first week of practice Divided by ability White Group will practice
5:30-6:30 M-Fr Blue Group will practice
6:15-7:30 Tu/Th/Fr or 5:45-7:00
M/W Athletes may change groups during
season Some swimmers may be in both
groups
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White Group practices 5:30-6:30
Emphasis on learning the four
competitive strokes, starts, &
turns with proper technique
Stroke development techniques
will also improve swim strength
and stamina Goal is legal strokes
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Blue Group practices 5:45-7:00 or
6:15-7:30 On days practice goes to 7:30, Blue
Group will begin with dryland
conditioning, video, mental training,
or other on-deck work. Emphasis on improving stroke
proficiency and technique
Improve starts and turns
Increase strength and stamina
Introduce goal-setting, training
levels, leadership, and race tactics
Prepare for high school teams
Sw
im P
ract
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Exp
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tions
The more practices you attend,
the quicker you will improve
Minimum to make satisfactory
progress is 2 per week All swimmer must be properly
equipped: suit, cap, goggles,
towel On deck 10 minutes before start
of practice, ready to get in water
Use restroom before practice
Be ready to listen and learn!
Sw
im M
eets
Types: dual/tri, invitational,
championship Dual/Tri meets Dec.4, Dec.19, Jan.9,
Jan.22, for ALL ATHLETES
EL will attend Kick-Off Invitational
Meet on Dec.12 for GRADES 6-8
ONLY CAAC Championships: Jan 29 (dive)
Jan 30 (swim) MISCAA Championships: Feb. 5 (dive)
Feb. 6 (swim) for GRADES 7-8 ONLY,
qualifying score or time required
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Meets = progress benchmarks
Attendance at all meets is expected, let coaches
know well in advance if you will not make a meet.
To be entered, swimmer & parent must complete
online entry process for each meet.
Swimmers that do not complete this process for
each meet WILL NOT BE ENTERED
Events will be determined by coaches, with input
from swimmers via online web tool
On deck 15 minutes prior to scheduled warm-up
Wearing team gear Bring a water bottle and healthy snack
Emphasis on personal improvement and team
spirit--cheer for teammates!
Stay on deck until meet is over
SWIM MEET 101 document on new website
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Shorter versions of high school
events No score is kept at dual/tri or Kick-Off
meets Events are MIXED boys and girls,
except at CAAC & MISCAA
50, 100, 200 freestyle 100 backstroke, 100 breaststroke, 50
butterfly 100 Individual Medley 200 Medley Relay 200, 400 Freestyle Relays
1-meter diving
CA
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Tea
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CharlotteDeWitt
East LansingGrand LedgeHaslettHolt
JacksonOkemos
St. JohnsWaverlyWilliamston
Parent
Experience2015-2016
Topi
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Trojan AquaticsCommunicationsVolunteeringRegistration, Fees, & Payment
MiscellaneousQuestions
Our
Aqu
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s F
amily
Trojan Aquatics is umbrella non-
profit for aquatics programming
Separate parent booster
organization East Lansing Aquatics
Parent Organization (EL-APO)
501(c)3 status, with a Board
Promote EL Aquatics program at all
school levels Realize efficiencies and enable
teams to help each other
Provides assistance with meet
staffing, fundraisers or concessions
Com
mun
icat
ions
NEW WEBSITE! https://
trojanaquatics.swimtopia.com
Primary information source
Online registration & forms, including
payment options Communications Meet entries Volunteer sign-up
Member login Old Team web site: trojanswimming.weebly.com
Weekly email to families during season
Contact:Coach Laura LeDuc
Twitter: @SwimCoachLaura
Facebook: JrTrojansSwimDive
Still need a volunteers to assist me!
Mee
ts
Locations listed in on website Bring cash, you may need to
pay entrance fee Own transport or Carpool
Address and phone list to be
made available Must complete online entry
process for each meet Contact Carpool Coordinator
if your child needs a ride
Vol
unte
erin
g
• This is a volunteer-run
organization• We need parent help and expect
all families to volunteer• Wide variety of options
• We will train you• Your volunteer preferences will
be collected at registration
See your student up close at
meets Learn about the aquatics
community around you Meet new families
Vol
unte
er R
oles
• Banquet Coordinator• Carpool Coordinator
• Communications Coordinator
• Registration Coordinator
• Volunteer Coordinator• Team Apparel Coordinator
• Meet Admissions/Gate• Meet Announcer
• Meet Timing System Operator
• Meet Computer Operator
• Meet Concessions/Hospitality
• Meet Head Timer• Meet Lane Timer
• Meet Photographer• Meet Videographer
Sup
port
you
r Ath
lete
Life-long sport “I love to watch you . . .”
Best years of growth and
development Be involved Communicate with athlete
Communicate with coach
Team apparel store Team swimsuits
Team
Fee
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15-1
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Reduced fees from last year
SWIM ONLY or SWIM/DIVE COMBO:
$190 for single child $171 for each additional child in
same family (10% discount)
DIVE ONLY: $100 per child DIVERS: +$12 USA Diving
membership (required for insurance
purposes) Athletes with free or reduced lunch
through ELPS may qualify for
reduced team fees
For
ms
& P
aym
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NEW online registration &
forms Concussion Forms Online credit card payment
option or pay by check $12 USA Diving membership
paid through USA Diving
website. Choose Spartan
Diving as the club.
Out
fittin
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1 Free team t-shirt 1 Free team swim cap Team swimsuit orders Online Team Store Practice needs Quality Goggles Practice Swim Suit SwimOutlet.com
Tha
nk y
ou!
Questions?
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