|
|
|
|
|
The
Missouri State Aquatics (MSA) offer a guided age-group swimming
program for children five years of age and up, and a masters
swimming program for adults 19 years of age and up. MSA is
a member of the United States Swimming (USAS) program, which
is America's largest program of guided fitness activity for
children. MSA teaches the value of sportsmanship and team
work while providing physical, emotional and intellectual skills
that will last a lifetime. |
|
Meet
the Coaches
|
Head Coach Dave Collins
Dave is the head coach
and Bears Coach for the Missouri State Aquatics and is the associate coach with the
Missouri State University men's and women's swimming and diving teams.
Before joining Missouri State
Aquatics, Dave was head coach of the Springfield Parkview High and
Ozark High swimming and diving programs. During his tenure, Dave
helped increase participation in the two programs by 45 percent and,
in 2007, coached state finalists on both the boy’s and girl’s side
while guiding the Ozark girls to their top finish ever at the state
meet.
Dave has
also served as manager of aquatic programs at Springfield’s Hickory
Hills Country Club since 2006, during which time he has coached over
60 children while directing the club’s swimming program. To contact Coach Collins, call 417-836-6479 or e-mail DavidCollins@MissouriState.edu |
|
Bruins Coach
Jessica Oatman
Jessica is a former MSU swimmmer and graduate.
She holds a BFA in
Graphic Design/ Illustration. During her college years as an
MSU
swimmer, she was named Freshman Swimmer of the Year, Most Valuable
Swimmmer in 1999, All Conference in 1999, 2000 and 2001,
and was the Women's team captain in 2001. Jessica worked for
the
Aquabears as a swim instructor in the fall of 2002. She is a
former
High School All American, Team Captain of her high school swim team
and Team Record holder in the 100 Backstroke, 200 IM and 100
Breaststroke.
Jessica has extensive experience as a lessons instructor and an age
group coach. Before joining MSA, she was age group coach for South
Eastern Virginia Aquatics and co-head coach for the Manta Rays
summer swim club. She was also an assistant swim coach at the
Jamestown High School Swim Team.
|
|
Bear and
Bruins
Coach Ryan Bullock
|
|
Pandas and Cubs Coach Alex Carney |
|
|
Back
To Top |
|
Practice
& Attendance Guidelines
The following guidelines are to inform
parents and swimmers of the coaches’ policies regarding
practices. These policies are designed to provide the best
possible practice environment for all.
- Swimmers are to enter the
building at the lobby doors on the south side of the
building or through the south pool door. If entering
through lobby, swimmers are to go directly to pool area.
A swimmer found in any other part of the building could
damage our relationship with the University.
- Each training group has specific
attendance requirements appropriate for the objectives
of that group. As a general rule, the least possible
interruption in the training schedule will produce the
greatest amount of success. The club does, however,
encourage swimmers to participate in other activities in
addition to swimming.
- Swimmers should be on time for
practice and stay for entire session. During practice
sessions, swimmers are never to leave the pool area
without the coach’s permission.
- Please notify coach if arriving
late or leaving early for practice.
- Please inform coach regarding any
injury or illness a swimmer may have.
- Please give head coach and
coaching staff advance notice if your swimmer will be
absent for an extended period due to reasons other than
illness or injury.
- You will be notified of any
practice change or cancellation.
- MSA has an obligation to act as
guests while in the University (both swimmers and
parents). Every member of the club needs to do
everything possible to respect this privilege. Any
damages to school property may result in financial
liability of the swimmer or their parents. Any damage
may results in the swimmer being asked to leave the team
permanently.
Back
To Top |
|
Where
to Find Information
Bulletin Board - All practice
schedules, meet information and fees, and any up-coming
functions are listed here.
Family Mailbox
Team Website -
http://www.msaquatics.org
Yahoo! Groups -
Missouri_State_Aquatics. Our club maintains a Yahoo! Group
for reminder e-mails and communication among members.
Team Directory - Team directory
is distributed to members annually.
Back
To Top |
|
Team
Uniform
The team colors are maroon, black and white. Swimmers are
strongly encouraged to wear MSA team suit and cap at all
meets. Team T-shirts, sweats, swim bags, and parkas can also
be ordered through apparel committee or online (check club
website for detail).
Back
To Top
Team
Trips
A
few times a year, MSA designates a meet as a team meet. This
helps to increase the team spirit and give the swimmers a
chance to make lasting relationships with their fellow
teammates. Information varies with each meet and will be
provided to families in advance. Families are required to
sign a release form for each participating swimmer.
Back
To Top |
|
|
