Athlete Protection

2017-2018

The Team Manager and Coaches of the Shark Tank Racing Squad are committed to the happiness, health, success and, most importantly, the safety of our swimmers. In addition to policies in place for their safety at practices and swim meets we have policies for our staff that exceed the guidelines put in place by USA Swimming as it relates to Coach/Swimmer interaction.

Our coaches are prohibited from having contact with our swimmers through social networking sites, whether the coach’s or the swimmer’s. Any telephone or electronic communication is limited to swim team information or to deliver news of successes in school or other activities, when applicable. The conduct of our staff is expected to transcend swim, like our swimmers’ conduct, and applicants will be fully researched and chosen with this in mind. The Team Manager is always available to meet and communicate with the swimmers and families.

Our team was built out of love for the swimmers and the friendships of the staff. We do not intend to change the family atmosphere of the Shark Tank nor do we intend to temper the amount of love that we have for our swimmers, but we strongly agree that every precaution should be taken to protect the children who are entrusted to us.

Again, our priorities include their happiness and their safety and we will work tirelessly to assure both.