DRD Coaches

Tim Skowronski Head Coach & Senior Coach Tim's Bio
Ted Davis Assistant Head Coach & Juniors Coach Ted's Bio
Julie Earle Assistant Coach Julie's Bio
Chelsey Snyder Assistant Coach Chelsea's Bio

Communication

Communication is key in so many facets of life, including sports. Communicating often and not simply when a problem exists can prevent most of the tension between coaches and parents. Getting information firsthand and taking into account the coach and the parent don’t always fully understand the other’s situation should lead to discussion and an understanding instead of both parties partaking in a shouting contest. Below are the team’s various ways of communicating information to both parents and swimmers:
• Parent meetings – On the 3rd Tuesday at the beginning of each session executive board members and coaches conduct a 45-minute meeting for all parents. Important “start-up” information is delivered and discussed.
• Website – Our team Website www.swimdrd.org displays our practice and meet schedules, schedule changes and dates practice cannot be held. Please refer to the Website for the most in-depth up-to-date information and forthcoming events.
• Mailbox - We have a “mailbox” at each pool with each swimmer’s name on a folder tab. These folders are in alphabetical order and are designated by group. These folders along with hanging notices, the Website and the hotline are how we most often communicate information to the club. We also use the folders to put awards in after dual meets or USS meets. It is important to check your folder everyday your child attends practice.
• Hotline – The team hotline is updated weekly and whenever unexpected schedule changes arise. Each message begins with the date and time so anyone calling will know how current the information is. Group practice schedules and other pertinent information gets broadcast on the hotline. The phone number is (313) 943 – 3304.
• Swimmer recognition – DRD holds an annual awards banquet the first Sunday in May. It is a dressy affair where every Dolphin who has participated during the previous year and attends the banquet receives a paper plate award. Members of our executive board give a State of the Team style address and coaches speak as well as present appropriate awards to recognize various swimming accomplishments.
• Open door policy – If questions or problems arise, the lines of communication between parents and coaches are always open. Make sure to express concerns or ask about your child’s progress with the coach instead of your child. Never complain about a coach to a child. The last dilemma your child needs is to be caught in the middle between two adult authority figures. Furthermore if you have a problem or concern please do not head to other parents to complain. Nothing destroys a program faster, and sends good (even great) coaches running for the door, than a group of parents comparing notes about the things they don’t like. For swimming related concerns first contact your child’s primary coach. If the issue remains unresolved, contact the head site coach. If resolution is still not achieved contact the team President.