Meet the Dedicated Coaches of BWTD - JCC Bridgewater Tide
Discover the talented coaching team at JCC Bridgewater Tide for the 2024-2025 season, led by Head Coach David White and supported by a group of skilled assistant and substitute coaches. Learn about their commitment to excellence and dedication to helping swimmers achieve their full potential.
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JCC Bridgewater Tide Back to Pool Night 2024-2025 Season
2023-2024 Highlights 160 Swimmers Ten Sunkissed Qualifiers Our first Sunkissed Champion in ten years One individual record breaker and three relay records broken Raised over $7500 from Swim-A-Thon 2024 One coach named to NJ All-Star Team Staff (Coach Ana)
Welcome to Swimming! Swimming is a delayed-gratification sport in an instant- gratification world. ~Gregg Troy, former Head Coach for University of Florida Swimming is not about swimming, it s about the lessons learned from it The role of a swim parent to support your kids and the team!
Who is BWTD? We are the TIDE, and we are Rising. RISE Respect, Integrity, Strength, Endurance (Coach Sarah came up with this) We are a place where ANYONE and EVERYONE has the same opportunity to realize their potential. We believe that proper technique is VITAL to long-term success in the sport. We believe in being better today than we were yesterday.
Full Time Coaching Staff and Other Important People David White Head Coach (Primary Coach for National, Senior, Gold) Billy Keene - Head Age Group Coach (Primary Coach for Junior, Silver, Bronze, Tidal Waves, Pre-Competitive) Stephanie Johnson - Aquatics Director Paige Silberfein - Chief Operations Officer
Assistant Coaches Dominic Lawas - Gold, Pre-Comp *NEW* Nina DiMarco - Senior, Bronze, Tidal Waves Malachi Melli - National, Senior, Gold, Junior, Silver Kim Demaio - Gold Tatiana Garcia - Silver Amari Smith - Gold, Junior, Silver *NEW* Jessica Steele - Tidal Waves, Bronze Elisa Bowser - Dryland Coach Ana White - Private Lessons Coach
Substitute Coaches Julia Rigatti Adi Bothra Lorna Morehead Malhar Lakshman (college) Sanjana Gupta (college) Marina Cialdella (college) Anne Wang (college) Sydney Lehrer (college) *NEW* Darshan Hariharan (college)
Coaches List A list of coaches with bio & headshots will be provided to families over the next couple weeks
Brief Description of Practice Groups Pre-Competitive: 8&Unders, novice, just learning the basics No Meets Tidal Waves: 10&Unders, novice, building on previous experience, learning to enjoy the sport Bronze: 8-12, improving all strokes, starts, turns, still technique focused Silver: 8-14, combination of technique and building aerobic base Gold 1&2: 10-14, focus shifts towards building aerobic base for long-term performance success Junior: 13&O, focus is on technique and preparing swimmers for Senior/National Senior 1: 14&O, focus is on aerobic work while mixing in technique and race strategy Senior 2 & National: 14&O, highest performance group, not as much focus on technique, preparing swimmers to compete at high levels. National has higher commitment than Senior 2.
Current Group Chain National Senior 2 Gold 2 Senior 1 Gold 1 Tidal Waves Bronze Silver Junior Pre- Comp
Attendance Policy National Group: 80% Attendance to keep spot in group Senior 2: 65% Attendance to keep spot in group Senior 1, Gold 1&2: 55% Attendance to keep spot in group All groups: 40% Attendance to keep spot on team for following season Try and communicate all absences
Important Dates Always check the schedule changes page on our website for monthly schedule changes September 3rd: Start of Competitive Season September 13th: Ultimate Swim Shop 5-7pm September 16th: Start of Pre-Competitive Season February 2nd: Swim-A-Thon 2025 February 20th: End of Pre-Competitive Season March 26th: Last day of practice for Competitive Groups April 2nd: End of Season Banquet More events such as time trials, socials, and clinics will be added throughout the season!
Required Equipment All groups WATER BOTTLES, plus extra goggles and caps Pre-Competitive & Tidal Waves - Kickboards and fins Bronze - Kickboards, fins, and snorkels Silver, Gold, Junior Kickboards, Fins, Pull Buoys, Paddles, Snorkels, Socks Senior, National - Kickboards, Fins, Pull Buoys, Paddles, Snorkels, Socks, Buckets
Accessing Team Information https://www.teamunify.com/team/njbjcct/page/home Team Website (make sure you log in first) Coach David s Email dwhite@ssbjcc.org Coach David s Phone # - 9084439007 Stephanie s Email - sjohnson@ssbjcc.org Stephanie's Phone # - 9084439020 Paige s Email - psilberfein@ssbjcc.org Paige s Phone # - 9084439002
Volunteering There is a volunteer requirement for all competitive groups Every volunteer job has Work Bond Points Practice group of highest-level swimmer determines Work Bond requirement Link to Work Bond Policy on Team Website: https://www.gomotionapp.com/njbjcct/UserFiles/Image/Quick Upload/work-bond-policy-updated-oct-2022_027239.pdf
Parent Committee Co-Chairs: Jessica & Chairoj Raviwong Officials Chair: Nicole Imwalle At-Large Members: Leslieann Hobayan, Mita Martino, Jackie Polyakov, Katy Tobin, Gigi Ksiazak, Becky Metzger, Marianne & Derek Adler, Stefanie Petit
Officials! Why become an Official? Free food at meets On deck with all the action Acquire a deeper knowledge of swimming Build a reputation for our team Prepare our team to host a meet in the future Contact Nicole Imwalle for more info (nimwalle@gmail.com)
Reminders Swim Practice Etiquette Practice Rules: https://www.gomotionapp.com/njbjcct/UserFiles/Image/QuickUpload/b wtd-practice-rules_093278.pdf Stop Watch Rule Five Minute Rule Water Bottles at Swim Practice Sneakers at Dryland/Weight Room
Reminders Meet RSVPs Helpful Tips: https://www.gomotionapp.com/team/njbjcct/page/parent- info/meet-rsvpjob-signup-info No RSVP = Auto-Accepted Always read the entry report!
Reminders Weather Cancellations/Changes Will be communicated through email, emergency text, and team website We will try and communicate weather related changes at least one hour before practices start If you don t receive an email, assume practice is still happening Swim Meet Etiquette SHOW UP FIFTEEN MINUTES EARLY Bring the right snacks and drinks (a liter cola is not appropriate) Mitigate the use of electronics - bring books/decks of cards instead!
Thank you!! Any Questions?
