Northern Swimming & Diving

YORK SUBURBAN SWIM TEAM

‘A CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE’

2017-2018

Team Handbook

(Subject to Change – Updated 11/13/2017)

YORK SUBURBAN SWIM TEAMPROGRAM STAFF

Head Coach, Craig Brennan

Assistant Swimming Coach, Dick Guyer

Assistant Swimming Coach, Hope Kowalewski

Assistant Swimming Coach, Evaristo Gonzalez

IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION

HEAD COACH – CRAIG BRENNAN

Cell Phone #: 717-968-5633

Email:

ASSISTANT COACH - HOPE KOWALEWSKI

Cell Phone #: 717-515-8085

Email:

ASSISTANT COACH - DICK GUYER

Cell Phone #: 717-659-7390

Email:

ASSISTANT COACH – EVARISTO GONZALEZ

Cell Phone #: 717-495-4890

Email:

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR – MATT MARSHALL

School #: 717-885-1270 (Ext. 8011)

Email:

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL CHRIS ADAMS

School #: 717-885-1270 (Ext. 8006)

Cell #: 717-487-7768

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SECRETARY TO ATHLETIC DIRECTOR – SHELBY MARKS

School #: 717-885-1270 (ext. 8002)

Email:

ATHLETIC TRAINER – JOE KONCEWICZ

School #: 717-885-1279 (ext. 8248)

Cell #: 717-676-8014

Email:

GIRLS BOOSTER CLUB REP – NIKKI HUNT

Cell Phone #: 717-487-0315

Email:

BOYS BOOSTER CLUB REP – VICKI FRYAR

Cell Phone #:

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SWIM TEAM WEBSITE:

YSHS WEBSITE:

Program Staff

Head Coach, Craig Brennan

9th year as Head Coach of York Suburban Boys & Girls Swim Team, 15th year Coaching overall (overlapped 3 yrs at WY & YY, 2 yrs NYAC/WSY)
2013 PHSSCA AA Girls Coach of the Year
Swam for 15 years (TAC, 4 yr Varsity YSHS (1994-1998), YY & Penn State University
Member of 3 York Suburban HS District Winning Swim Teams (1996-1998), 7 District Gold Medals, 1 State Runner-up, 1 State Gold Medal, YS School Record 200 Freestyle Relay
Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Engineering from Penn State University, Product Development Minor
Currently resides in York Suburban w/girlfriend, Sarah Spaulding.
Works for Sentinel Connector Systems as a Key Account Manager.
Loves to play golf in free time

Assistant Coach, Hope Kowalewski

Aquatics Teacher, Northeastern School District (1989-present)
Member York Suburban Varsity Swim Team (1979-1983, Part of 104 straight dual meet wins)
Member Gettysburg College Swim Team (1983-1987, captain 1986-1987, 1650 Conference Champion, 1985)
Middle Atlantic Conference Team Champions (1985, 1986, 1987)
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Psychology from Gettysburg College
Instructional II PA Teaching Certification K-6 El Ed
Assistant Coach, York Suburban Swim Team (1987-1990, 2000-2013; 2014-present)
Coach, TAC (1987-1990, 2008-2014)
Head Coach, Northeastern HS Swim Team (1990-1997, 1994 York Dispatch Coach of the Year)
Currently resides in York Suburban with husband, Tony. Has 2 children, Hannah & Carter, and one dog, Pixie

Assistant Coach, Richard Guyer

Head Coach, York Suburban 1968-2009 (Boys Record: 445-82-1, Girls Record: 387-84-0; combined 832-166-1)
Assistant Coach, York Suburban 2015-present
Physical Education teacher, YSHS, 1968-2003
Coached 3 State Champion teams, 3 State Runner-up Teams, 101 District 3 Champions, 22 State Champions, 170 First-team All State Swimmers, 69 First Team All American Swimmers
Co-founder of Swiminar Coaching Clinics (1977), co-author 4 nationally published books on 4 competitive strokes (1981), Co-Author & Publisher of first National HS & Collegiate Swimming Score Book (1983), Publisher of 2 coaching books, “Organizing your Practices: A New Coaching Manual” and “Putting Words in your Mouth” by Charles E. Skip Bird
Numerous Swim Camp Founder/Director/Coach around the USA
Aquatic Coordinator for YSSD, 1988-2004
Community Service: Spring Garden Township Commissioner, 2004-2012 & Special Olympics Volunteer
Awards/Recognitions: Outstanding Alumni Achievement, Lock Haven University, 1985
Induction in the Pennsylvania Swimming Hall of Fame, 1987, York Sports Hall of Fame, 2000
YAIAA Girls Coach of the Year: 1989-1990, 1992-1993, 1998-1999, 2008-2009
YAIAA Boys Coach of the Year: 1990-1991, 1991-1992, 1998-1996, 1996-1997, 1997-1998, 2005-2006, 2006-2007, 2007-2008, 2008-2009
Currently resides in York Suburban with Wife, Marilyn. 3 Children (Christopher, Adam, Allison (deceased)). 5 Grandchildren (Sophia, Olivia, Ian, Austin, Gabriel), 3 Step-Grandchildren (Andrew, William Daniels)
Avid Golfer and fan of Penn State & Pittsburgh Steeler Football

Assistant Coach, Evaristo Gonzalez

Former Naval Submarine Officer
Bachelor of Engineering, Naval Architecture 1987, United States Naval Academy
Masters of Business 1992, Bellevue University

High School and Age Group Swim official 2009 – 2011
Age Group Assistant Swim Coach 2011 – 2015, Dallastown Swim Club
Private Swim Coach 2016-Present, Jewish Community Center, York, PA
Currently resides in York, PA with his wife Karen and two children Ever J and Mikaelie
Competitivetriathlete and not so competitivegolfer
More information regarding all coaches will be found on Team website,

Program Philosophy & Vision for York Suburban Swimming: ‘A Culture of Excellence’

You can’t know where you are going unless you know where you have been. York Suburban Swimming began in the late 1950’s and has built into a pillar for Academic and Competitive Swimming excellence ever since. While it has created Individual & Team Accolades over the years, the Biggest ‘Tradition’ of York Suburban Swimming is preparing its Swimmers for the next chapters of his/her life. Whether that’s College, Military, Workforce, etc, York Suburban Swimming Shapes Young Minds to better prepare for his/her roles as an Adult.

Being a York Suburban Swimmer means:

Continuing the Tradition of Excellence in the Classroom and in the Pool
Being a Role Model for Teamwork, Sportsmanship & Character
Setting Team & Individual Goals that are challenging yet rewarding to Achieve
Doing what others believe cannot be done
Accepting the Awesome Responsibility to be the BEST!

Competitive Varsity Swimming is not an easy Sport. It requires Dedication, Commitment and Resilience during the entirety of the season to find Success. Trying to take on Swimming alone is helpful as a trap door in a life boat. Luckily, there are Teammates, Coaches, Parents, Brothers, Sisters, Aunts, Uncles, Grandparents & Friends who are there to help…turning what might turn what appears on the surface to be a brutal sport into something Fun and Exciting. No swimmer is alone in the sport/on the TEAM!

Each Swimmer (regardless of ability) is equal part Owner of the Team. Which means…

Each swimmer shares in the Success of the Team
Each swimmer shares in the Failure of the Team
Being Successful requires TEAM EFFORT

Each Swimmer must learn Proper Time Management Skills to be Successful in Both Classroom & Pool. While Coaches can control the amount of training each swimmer does, it is the Responsibility of the Swimmer to pay attention to Nutrition & Sleep Habits. Poor Nutrition or Poor Sleep Habits will lead to Less Energy & Worse Performance in the Classroom & Pool.

Program Objectives(How to reach a ‘Culture of Excellence’–

Excellence in Academics
- Students MUST pass 4.0 credits weekly to be eligible for the following week’s meets. This is a YSHS rule.

- Student-athletes should be seek to stay on top of Academics through studying and preparing for quizzes in their free time after school.

- Make all possible efforts to take care of Academic needs while not missing practice.

- All students will have AT LEAST one out of three weeks free after school to meet with teachers, go to Trojan Learning Center, do homework, etc. Please take advantage of this.

T.E.A.M. (Together Everyone Achieves More)

- “If you want good Teammates, you have to be one first.” – Coach Guyer

- Swimmers swim

- Coaches coach

- Parents parent

Excellence in Athletics
- Coaches will teach swimmers technique, skill in all facets of the sport of Competitive Varsity Swimming; including Strength & Conditioning for Power & Endurance

- Coaches will teach Sportsmanship & PIAA rules governing HS Swimming

- Coaches will challenge Swim Team to set challenging, yet realistic TEAM goals for during and end of season.

- Coaches will challenge Swim Team to Develop, Raise and Protect YS Swim Team’s ‘Culture of Excellence’.

Excellence in Character
- Attitude is Everything! Coaches will remind swimmers that, “A poor attitude is like a flat tire. You can’t go anywhere until you change it.”
- “What happens in life is only 10%. How you react to Life is 90%. You are in control of you”
- “When we leave meets, we want our competitors to say, “That Team showed great sportsmanship.”
- “Character is what you do when no one is watching.” Also, “Talent is a gift, but Character is a choice.”

York Suburban High School Paperwork for Extra-curricular Activities

By now, most paperwork is turned in. Please go to under Athletics tab if your son/daughter needs to turn anything in by Friday, 11/17!!! (bottom of page)

To Front office:

-Contract for Participation (see page 5&6 – note: if turned in, you do not need to turn in again)

- Student Activity Fee (or Waiver Request)

- Proof of Insurance

To Trainer

-Physical (if swimmer did not compete in a fall sport)

- Re-cert (if a swimmer already submitted a physical for fall sport)

- Cannot participate on the team without this paperwork handed in BY 11/17/17 BEFORE practice

YORK SUBURBAN SCHOOL DISTRICT

CONTRACT FOR PARTICIPATION IN CO-CURRICULAR AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Philosophy

Participation in co-curricular and extracurricular activities is a privilege. Students who choose to participate in a co-curricular or extracurricular activity are accepting the privileges and benefits of participating in a school-sponsored activity as well as the responsibility and commitment to that organization. There is a high standard of behavioral expectations both in school and in the community. Students who wish to represent York Suburban School District in co-curricular and extracurricular activities must meet this standard in order to participate.

The use of controlled substances seriously threatens the health, safety, and welfare of adolescents and it fails to uphold the standards of behavior set forth by the district. Because of the harmful effects of such substances and the poor reflection on the organization(s) represented by the student, it is incumbent upon the school to respond to any confirmed possession or use. Students who possess or engage in the use of controlled substances will lose the privilege of participating in co-curricular and extracurricular activities for a designated period of time.

The intent of this policy is to provide for the students a clear standard of expectations as well as to provide students with a significant reason to avoid these harmful behaviors.

Definitions

Controlled substance – All controlled substances prohibited by federal and state law, look-alike drugs, alcoholic beverages, anabolic steroids, drug paraphernalia, any volatile solvents or inhalants, such as but not limited to glue and aerosol products, prescription or patented drugs except those for which permission for use in school has been granted pursuant to Board policy. (YSSD Board Policy No. 227) Tobacco is a substance that is controlled by federal and state law with specific age parameters, and therefore falls under the auspices of this contract. Tobacco shall include lighted or unlighted cigarette, cigar, pipe, other lighted smoking product, and smokeless tobacco in any form. (YSSD Board Policy No. 222)

Confirmed Possession or Use – The possession or use of a controlled substance can be confirmed by a member of the administration, teaching staff, coaching staff, an advisor, or a law enforcement agent.

Student Assistance Program (SAP) – Offered at the middle school and the high school, this program is used to identify and support students in need of assistance with controlled substances and/or mental health issues. (This may include such concerns as response to peer pressure and decision-making.)

Co-curricular Activities – All programs in which students are required to participate in extracurricular functions as a part of a graded class (e.g. band)

Extracurricular Activities – All programs and activities that function outside of the academic program of the school including athletic teams, clubs, and organizations that typically meet outside of the school day

Violations

Violations are cumulative from 7th grade through graduation.

Violations that occur while a student is not participating in co-curricular and extracurricular activities will be applied should the student join an activity within one calendar year of the violation.

Category 1 - Controlled Substance abuse violations which occur in school, on school property, or at school sponsored events will be reported to the principal and the Student Assistance Team. School discipline will be enforced as per the Code of Conduct. Students who are externally suspended from school cannot participate in co-curricular and extracurricular activities during the time of their suspension. Upon return to school the consequences described below will apply.

Category 2 - Confirmed Controlled Substance abuse violations that occur outside of school will be reported to the principal. Consequences for violations are listed below.

Category 3 -In the event there is confirmation of student attendance at an event or function in which peers engaged in the possession or use of a controlled substance, the student will be referred to the Student Assistance Team. The student may continue to participate in co-curricular and extracurricular activities so long as s/he wholly participates in the process and adheres to the recommendations resulting from the intake meeting. Failure to cooperate with this process will result in suspension from all co-curricular and extracurricular participation for one calendar year.

Consequences

A first offense in category 1 and 2 violations will result in suspension from all co-curricular and extracurricular participation for a period of 30 calendar days, including participation in meetings, practices, events, and competitions. The Principal or designee will define for the student the extent to which s/he may attend (but not participate in) any school functions. At no time may a suspended student wear a school uniform. The student must wholly participate in an intake with the Student Assistance Program (SAP) and follow up with any and all recommendations resulting from the intake. Failure to abide by the terms in this paragraph will result in suspension from all co-curricular and extracurricular activities for one calendar year.

A second offense in category 1 and 2 violations will result in suspension from all co-curricular and extracurricular participation for a period of 90 calendar days. The Principal or designee will define for the student the extent to which s/he may attend (but not participate in) such functions. At no time may a suspended student wear a school uniform. The student must wholly participate in an intake with the Student Assistance Program and follow up with any and all recommendations resulting from the intake. The student must also serve 10 hours of service to the school or community, pre-approved by the Principal. Failure to abide by the terms in this paragraph will result in suspension from all co-curricular and extracurricular activities for one calendar year.

A third offense in category 1 and 2 violationswill result in suspension from all co-curricular and extracurricular activities for one calendar year. The student will be permitted to attend only those activities open to the general student body on a case-by-case basis and with principal approval The student must wholly participate in an intake with the Student Assistance Program and follow up with any and all recommendations resulting from the intake. In order to be permitted to participate in any co-curricular and extracurricular activities following the suspension period, the student must submit a letter of request to the Principal who will then convene a meeting with two additional staff members comprised of the athletic director, coach(es), or advisor(s) of the organization(s) with which the student wishes to affiliate. If the student is prepared to accept the responsibility of the privilege, the principal and additional staff members will develop an action plan for reinstatement.

Co-curricular Suspension - If a student is suspended from a co-curricular activity for any length of time, alternate assignments will be provided to the student.

For all suspensions -

A student may not join an activity after the start of the activity to circumvent a CFP consequence.
A student must be academically eligible at the conclusion of the suspension in order to start/return to the activity.

I agree to these conditions for participation in co-curricular and extracurricular activities in the York Suburban School District.

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Parent Signature Date Student Signature Date

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Print Name Print Name

(You do not have to sign this – just keep for your records)

We hope that the swimmers of the York Suburban Swim Team make SMART decisions when out and about. They truly do represent the following:

Himself/Herself

His/Her Parents/Family

His/Her Team

His/Her School

SWIMMER GENERAL BEHAVIORSTANDARDS FOR A YS ‘CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE’

Beyond what the YSHS requires regarding behavior, each YS swimmer will be expected to adhere to the following behavior standards at all times:

Treat all athletes, coaches, officials, opponents, administrators and fans with respect at all times.
Arrive at all practices on time and with proper attire/equipment (ON TIME MEANS ON POOL DECK OR IN WEIGHT ROOM 5 MINUTES BEFORE PRACTICE STARTS….AND LOCKER ROOM BEFORE THAT)
No touching or hazing of teammates or managers will be tolerated. This includes public displays of affection.
Demonstrate a positive, cooperative attitude.
Always give your best effort.
Demonstrate self-discipline before, during and after practices and competitions.
Enthusiastically support your teammates in a positive manner.
Choosing to not participate in any harmful, or dangerous activities (in locker room, on bus or off premises).
Do not use profanity (in locker room, on bus or off premises).
Make good choices regarding your behavior, particularly as it relates to the use of any controlled substances prohibited by law (alcoholic beverages, anabolic steroids, drugs, drug paraphernalia, etc.) and tobacco products.
Abide by the provisions of the Team Handbook, Codes of Conduct and Social Media Guidelines.

Note: If a swimmer does not adhere to these standards or their actions do not align with the message of a ‘Culture of Excellence’,their opportunities to compete in meets may be reduced and/or they may be permanently dismissed from the York Suburban Swim Team.

SWIMMING PRACTICE – EXPECTATIONS FOR A YS ‘CULTURE OF EXCELLENCE’

It is expected that each swimmer gives his/her best at practice.

Sitting out is NOT AN OPTION.

There is a difference between sore and injured. Soreness occurs when muscle groups are used irregularly or sporadically. Many swimmers are ‘sore’ in pre-season and early regular season because they haven’t trained like how we train for a while. Sore swimmers can continue to train.