The coaches’ job is to supervise the entire competitive swim program. The Duanesburg Area Community Center coaching staff is dedicated to providing a program for youngsters that will enable them to learn the value of striving to improve oneself – “to be the best you can be.” Therefore, the coaches must be in total control in matters affecting training and competition.

1. The coaches are responsible for placing swimmers in practice groups based on age and ability level.

2. Sole responsibility for stroke instruction and the training regimen rests with he Duanesburg Swim Club coaching staff. Each group’s practices are based on sound principles and are geared to the specific goals of that group.

3. The coaching staff decides which events a swimmer is entered into at meets and competitions.

4. At meets, the coaching staff will conduct and supervise warm-up procedures or the team. After each race, the coaches will offer constructive criticism regarding the swimmers' performance. (It is the parents' job to offer love and understanding regardless of their youngster’s performance).

 5. The building of a relay team is the sole responsibility of the coaching staff. The coaching staff is constantly updating and improving the Duanesburg Swim Club program. It is the swimmers' and parents’ responsibility to make the most out of the excellent opportunity this program provides for success in swimming.