USA Swimming Women's Leadership Clinic

Coach Competencies - Focusing on Leadership Development

 

The Women's Leadership Clinic focuses on leadership development, by striving to support female coaches with varying levels of experience build their comfort and expertise in leadership skills on and off the deck. The clinic provides immersive educational sessions and interactive connection opportunities with fellow members of the USA Swimming community.

The Women's Leadership Clinic will be held November 20-22, 2026.

Important Information

What is the focus of the clinic?

Theme- Coaching with Intention: How to Become a Solution-Oriented Coach

 

  • Determining your core values
  • Assessing your strengths and weaknesses
  • Identifying areas of growth and obstacles that get in the way
  • Collaborating with others to seek solutions
General Information

Location: La Foret Conference & Retreat Center in Black Forest, Colorado

 

Dates: 

  • October 27, 2026  (Zoom)
  • November 10, 2026  (Zoom)
  • November 20-22, 2026 (In-person)
  • December 8, 2026 (Zoom)

 

Setting: La Foret is a beautiful retreat center tucked amid the trees in Black Forest in northeast Colorado Springs. It has rustic charm and modern amenities. All coaches will stay in the lodge, and sessions and meals will be hosted on-site. As weather allows, coaches will be able to enjoy the natural beauty of this special setting. The rooms in the lodge accommodate three coaches per room. If you prefer to have your own room, you may arrange your own accommodations off site. Staying off site does not reduce the cost of the Coach Development Academy. Meals will still be provided on site.

 

What to bring: USA Swimming will provide you with a full itinerary and packing list when your registration is confirmed, but beyond that, participants must arrive with a strong desire to learn, grow, and build connections with both the facilitators and other attendees.

Who is invited?

All coaches who meet the following criteria are encouraged to apply: 

  • Female USA Swimming coach member in good standing;
  • Passion to participate in a community of leaders;
  • Willing to be vulnerable and open to receiving and giving kind, specific and helpful feedback;
  • Comfortable participating in outdoor activities in a natural mountain setting;
  • Coaches with a minimum of 3 years coaching experience;
  • Must be 18 to attend

 

 
Cost

Cost to Attend:  $300. 

 

Attendees are responsible for the cost of the academy and the cost of their flight to and from the Colorado Springs Airport. Those driving to the academy will be responsible for any gas and tolls costs.

 

USA Swimming will cover the costs of all meals, lodging at La Foret, and ground transportation that will take you to and from the Colorado Springs Airport.

 


PLEASE NOTE: If you fly into the Denver Airport, you will be responsible for your own transportation to get to La Foret for the academy.

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