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Sharks Swim Camp
August 10-14, 2009
For boys and girls ages 9-17.
This technique-oriented day camp will focus on learning and fine-tuning stroke mechanics, as well as race preparation in all four strokes. Goal-setting, nutrition, leadership and effective team building will be highlighted on a daily basis.Camp Director - Mindy Williams
Coach Williams joined the Simmons coaching staff in July of 2008 after four years as Head Swim Coach at Regis College (Weston, MA). Williams, a native of Vermont, received her undergraduate degree in 2003 from Colby College, where she competed at the varsity level for four years and was an NCAA qualifier in 2000 and 2003. She won All-NESCAC honors in the 1650, 500 and 200 freestyle relay and served as team captain her senior year. Coach Williams started her career as the assistant coach of both swimming and water polo at Macalester College (St. Paul, MN). Coach Williams, formerly a Senior Coach at the University of Washington Nike Swim Camp, is eager to work with young, developing swimmers at the Sharks Swim Camp. Williams will be joined by a number of current and former collegiate athletes to make up the coaching staff this summer.
Cost:
Simmons Alumni/Employee $275
Non-Affiliate $325
*To secure enrollment please submit a completed application,
health form and $100 non-refundable deposit by July 1, 2009 to:
Mindy Williams
Simmons Athletics
300 The Fenway
Boston, MA 02115
Daily Schedule
8:00am Check-in
8:30am Team Stretch & Core Work
9:00am Swim Session #1: Stroke Technique & Video Work
• Monday: Freestyle Focus
• Tuesday: Backstroke Focus
• Wednesday: Breaststroke Focus
• Thursday: Butterfly Focus
• Friday: Turns, Starts & Relay Focus
11:30am Lunch
12:30pm Classroom (topics & workshops include:)
• Goal Setting
• Sports Nutrition & Hydration
• Incorporating Dryland Training & Strength Training
• Team Building & Leadership Seminar
• Preparing for Competition
2:00pm Swim Session #2: Improving Speed & Endurance
4:00pm Video Analysis & Team Activity
5:00pm Pick-up
Information for Parents:
Board of Health Advisory - Measles
Board of Health Advisory - Meningitis
Board of Health Advisory - Mumps
Board of Health Advisory - Swine Flu
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Questions? Contact Head Swimming & Diving Coach Mindy Williams at 617-521-1032 or melinda.williams@simmons.edu.
This camp complies with the regulations of The Massachusetts Department of Public Health and is licensed
by the local Board of Health.
All campers must have a completed medical form and physical with in 3 months of the start of camp, signed by a
physician, on file prior to the beginning of camp in order to attend. A registered nurse or licensed athletic
trainer is on duty at all times. A physician is on call for consultation.
Parents have the right to review the camp's background check, health care and discipline policies, and
grievance procedures upon request.
