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2010 Coaches & Teams

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:38:57 -0700

AA & A Group
Coach: Sally Maclaren-Meuer

B Group
Coach: Blair Stenner

Mini Vikings Group
Coach: Deb McMullin

STAR Apparel

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:49:47 -0700

If you would like to purchase STAR Apparel below is the order form.

Order Form (Click Here)

Team Try Outs

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:40:00 -0600

Stoughton Aqua Racers
(Stoughton�s youth competitive swimming team)
Team Try Outs

Try Outs - For swimmers who are interested in participating on the Stoughton Aqua Racers Swim Team. You must attend a try out session for admission to the team.

For Try Out Information (Click Here)

Registration and Information

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 07:08:42 -0700

STAR Registration Form   (Click Here)
STAR Tryout Form   (Click Here)
2010 USA Swimming Registration Application   (Click Here)
STAR Discipline Policy  (Click Here)

Registration is due by TBA
Please mail your completed form to:
Sally @SASD �Pool
600 Lincoln Avenue
Stoughton, WI 53589

If you want to wait to send your fees please mail them to:
Tom Hynek

Checks should be made payable to STAR
Fees are due by TBA

3 Mental Secrets

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 19:36:12 -0600

To swimming fast when it counts the most By Dr. Alan Goldberg With the Olympics having recently concluded, many people watching from home may have wondered, �How do the champions do it?� On the biggest stage of your life with the heat of competition cranked up high, what do you need to do to swim to your potential? Once you get to the big meet, your physical work and preparation are over. You�ve done everything to insure that your body has the physical capability to go fast. Now what you need is to keep your mind in a �gold medal place.� Swimming fast when it counts the most is all mental. The following three strategies will help you maximize your training and go fast: 1. Keep your race focus on process, not outcome 2. Try softer, not harder 3. Stay calm pre-race This is part of an article on page 11 of �SPLASH MAGAZINE�, September/ October 2008 issue. Check it out!

Meet Suits

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 07:29:05 -0600

If you would like to purchase a STAR Team Meet Suit please go to Simply Swimming and order directly from them. Below is an order form you can use when you go there. They will help you select the correct size for your Swimmer.

Order Form (Click Here)

Stoughton Aqua Racers Head Coach Sally MacLaren-Meuer

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 10:04:00 -0600

Coaching Philosophy: I consider myself a stroke technician as good stroke mechanics make swimmers become effective, efficient and strong in the water and will eliminate many of the typical swimmers injuries. My goal with STAR is to make sure the swimmers have correct strokes before they swim fast. I enjoy working with young swimmers and developing them into the swimmers they want to be. I love seeing progress, as it is a gift for me as well as the swimmer. I also would be thrilled to train any swimmer who has the goals to compete in the meets such as State, Speedo Championships or Nationals. My background includes a variety of aquatics related jobs including coaching. The following is a timeline of my experience: Aquatic Program Director � - Current Full time Aquatics Program Director in Stoughton since July 2003 - Previous Full time jobs at John Vanderzicht Memorial Pool in Oak Harbor, WA (1992 � 2003) - Morale, Welfare and Recreation Pool Director in Rota, Spain (1988 � 1991) These jobs included teaching and supervising swim lessons, Life Guarding and supervising lifeguards along with coordination all aspects of each facility. Coaching � - Head Coach for STAR since fall of 2007 - Assistant High School Coach � SHS Girls (2003, 2006 & 2006) - Assistant High School Coach � SHS Boys (2003/2004 SY) - Volunteer Coach on Friday evenings for STAR (2004/2005) - Head Coach / Assistant Coach for North Whidbey Aquatics Club in Oak Harbor, WA (1992 � 2003) - Volunteer Coach for Morale Welfare and Recreation in Rota, Spain (1988 � 1991) - Maple Bluff Summer Swim Team coach in Madison, WI (1979) Bachelors of Arts Degree from UW- Madison Current Certifications: - USA Coach Certified � current until 12/2010 - Lifeguard � current until 4 /2010 - CPR / AED for the Professional Rescuer � current until 11/2010 - Water Safety Instructor � current until 12/2010 - Lifeguard Instructor � current until 12/2010 - Water Safety Instructor Trainer � current until 12/2010 - Aquatic Facility Operator � current until 6/2012 - American Swim Coaches Association - Level 3 and Master certifications I�m a swimmer too; I swim 2 to 3 times per week and compete thru the Masters program. I swam competitively from age 4 thru college. My age group swimming was in several states as well as Wisconsin. More up to date info about me, I have 3 children; Drew who is married and lives in Spokane, WA and works for Second Harvest; Kyla who lives here is Stoughton at this time and works for Fiskars; Carly is a senior here at Stoughton High School and will be going to college in the fall of 2010. All my kids have swum competitively and at one time or another in their life been coached by me. Hopefully that is good!!

How to Eat if you are a STAR Swimmer

Thu, 24 May 2007 08:19:00 -0600

Nutrition Suggestions from the USA Web Site: (Click Here)

Swimmers need to work WITH their parents.

Swimmers MUST eat breakfast�it is the first �fueling� of your body for the day.

Swimmers need to eat a �quality� lunch�carbs, Fruit, protein, calories. If you pack it �you KNOW. It�s quality!!! Lunch is �refueling� time!

Swimmers need to drink regularly throughout the day. Water is best--But sports drinks and juices are great too. Avoid soda!!!

Swimmers should eat a good snack before practice�But not a full meal less than an hour before practice. This snack is pre-practice fueling!

Swimmers MUST BRING A WATER BOTTLE to practice. And have it at the end of your lane. Sports drinks are Good too.

Swimmers need to eat and drink something within 30 Minutes of the end of practice to start �refueling� that Empty tank.

Swimmers should eat at home more often, never letting The tank get totally empty!

Swimmers should NEVER show up at practice or a meet on an empty tank!!!!

Swimmers should always keep the tank fueled!!!

Star Swim Team

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 08:05:38 -0600

Star Swim Team is based out of St. Paul MN.

STAR Swim Team began operation in 1980, with the merger of the Roseville Swim Club and St. Paul Swim Club. The STAR Swim Team program structure offers training for competitive swimmers six (6) years of age and over. Each program is designed to benefit swimmers who are grouped together by age, ability, competitive experience level, ability and training commitment.

Star Aquatics

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 08:04:26 -0600

Star Aquatics is based out of Oak Ridge, NC.

Mission Statement:

Star Aquatics exists solely for the benefit of the swimmer. Our goal is to help individuals reach their full potential in life through swimming, sportsmanship, and team involvement. We strive to develop the person within the athlete.