Ep 68 - Mike Murray (Program Director and CEO of Victor Swim Club)
In this week's episode of The Your Sports Resource Podcast, Coach Mike Murray from the Victor Swim Club discusses how he balances his responsibilities, builds relationships with the board, develops coaching staff, communicates with parents, and time management and many other aspects of leading a Swim Club.
He emphasizes the importance of collaboration and continuous learning in the coaching profession. Coach Murray also shares his strategies for managing a busy schedule and finding a balance between personal and professional life. He concludes by discussing the upcoming plans for his swim club.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Building strong relationships with the board is crucial for the success of a club team.
- Coaches should actively participate in the selection of new board members to ensure they have the necessary skills and commitment.
- Professional development is essential for both coaches and their staff to stay updated and improve their skills.
- Effective communication with parents is key to managing conflicts and fostering collaboration.
- Balancing personal and professional life requires careful planning and the ability to say no when necessary.
- Time management is crucial for managing multiple responsibilities as a coach.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:25 Balancing Responsibilities
03:27 Building Relationships with the Board
06:15 Involving Coaches in Board Selection
09:01 Developing Coaching Staff
10:28 Professional Development for Coaches
13:26 Communicating with Parents
16:20 Balancing Personal and Professional Life
22:16 Looking Ahead
24:26 Conclusion
ABOUT THE GUEST:
Head Coach Mike Murray rejoined Victor Swim Club as the Program Director and CEO in September 2019 after heading Islanders Aquatics for 2 seasons as the Head Coach.
Throughout the 2020-2021 Coach Murray was instrumental in helping guide Victor Swim Club, and assist many other teams in navigating the global Coronavirus Pandemic; Victor consistently participated in both competitions, as well as practice. Throughout the 2022 & 2023 seasons, Victor Swim Club continued to reach new success, at both the regional & national levels, culminating in a Niagara LSC Long Course Team Championship, and placing several athletes in the top 25 at Zones, Sectionals, Futures, Junior Nationals, TYR Pro Series, and Open Water National Championship events.
Coach Murray travels worldwide to help coaches and teams grow the sport of swimming, and to help coaches professionally organize and develop their teams.
CONNECT WITH THE GUEST:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-murray-2647a672/
Email: coachmurray3m@gmail.com
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