November marks the start of USA Swimming’s coach appreciation month! All month long, we will celebrating our amazing coaches across the country.  

To begin #ThankYouCoach Month, USA Swimming wants to remind coaches about the numerous resources that are available. Explore these resources below. 

Education 
USA Swimming provides numerous resources for you to continue your education, whether you are a first-time coach or a veteran.  

• Coach Membership Requirements Checklist – New and renewing coaches can follow these easy steps to make sure they are up to date on their requirements.  
• American Development Model (ADM) – Use the ADM as a tool to create your team’s long-term athlete development plan, design the practice group structure and evaluate the overall development and progress of your swimmers.  
• Clinics and Workshops Website – Explore upcoming in-person and online opportunities.  
• Coach Education Resources Website – Stay up-to-date on coaching education resources available.  
• USA Swimming Safe Sport – Continue to educate yourself and your club on USA Swimming’s abuse prevention program, Safe Sport.  
• USA Swimming Diversity, Equity and Inclusion – Commit with USA Swimming to growing and celebrating diversity within our sport.   

Benefits 
USA Swimming has created strategic partnerships to further deliver additional benefits to our USA Swimming coach members.  

• Health Coverage for Coaches – Enroll in health coverage through USA Swimming’s partnership with USA Equestrian.  
• Finances with OneAmerica – Utilize no-cost connections to financial professionals.  

Programs 
Numerous programs are available for both coaches and clubs to implement, creating a better environment for all USA Swimming members.  

• Club Recognition – Follow the working blueprint designed by the USA Swimming National Club Development Committee for developing strong, stable, financially sound and athletically productive organizations.   
• Club Excellence – Learn how your club can be recognized for its commitment to performance excellence.  
• Safe Sport Club Recognition – Go above and beyond demonstrating your club’s commitment to creating a healthy and positive environment free from abuse for all its members.  

Tips 
Utilize these tips to help manage your professional and club success. USA Swimming staff members are always available to help in any way, so don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions! 

• Club Marketing Toolkit – Use this marketing toolkit to help promote your club. It includes both guidelines and templates to make personalizing easy! 
• Tips for Managing Teams – Read through these tips to help your club run smoothly and efficiently.  
• Team Services Contacts – Know who to reach out to if you have any questions.