Information Practice Groups (Scroll paragraph for specific times)
INFORMATION ABOUT US
**JCSC does our best to provide our swimmers with the highest level of training possible. We try to schedule our practices so that they are convenient for all swim families. Below are a list of our practices that we offer during the summer season along with the explanations and requirements for each. If you have any questions about any practice, please feel free to ask a coach! Off Season(September-May) Practice GroupsTo better serve the swimmers; JCSC has created swim practice groups. Each group has been created with the swimmer in mind. Our goal is to provide the swimmers with comfortable lane/pool space, more individualized instruction, and well rounded training groups. Scroll down to see appointed times for each group.Red Group Beginner SwimmersWhite Group 5th grade and belowBlue Group Middle School Gold Group-High School Swimmers**A test set is available for those swimmers who are in the white group that wish to practice with the blue and gold/senior group. Please talk to a coach for more information regarding the test set.MondaysGold and Blue Group-5:30-7:00pmWhite Group-6:30-7:30pmTuesdaysGold and Blue Group-5:30-7:00pmWhite Group-6:30-7:30pmWednesdaysGold and Blue Group-5:30-7:00pmWhite Group-6:30-7:30pmThursdaysNo Practice for SeptemberFridaysGold and Blue Group-5:30-7:00pmWhite Group-6:30-7:30pmRed Group-6:30-7:15SaturdaysGold and Blue Group-8:00-10:00amWhite Group-8:00-9:00am_________________________________Summer Season(June and July)Morning PracticesTime: 6-8am Monday-FridayLocation: Carson Newman College PoolGroup: The Core 11 and Up- Others must have permission from coach(Younger age groups may attend this practice if they meet the requirements.)**This year, we are calling the 6-8am practice The Core. We think that this is a great way to describe this practice for many reasons. Our goal is to create a practice that pushes swimmers to a new level of training. We will be swimming large amounts of yardage, leading intense dry land training (including multiple mile runs, abs, stretch cords, etc.), requiring 75% attendance per week(4 out of 5 practices), and expecting 110% effort from each swimmer. This practice is designed for the older swimmers( 13 and up), but if there is a younger(12 and under) swimmer who is interested in attending then they will be given a test set that will mirror what a normal set will be at the 6am practice. There will be no tolerance of lateness or absence unless there is a justified cause. Swimmers will also be required to keep a swimmer log that tracks their yardage, sets, and dry land along with coach feedback and swimmer reflections.Time: 8:15am-9:30amLocation: Carson Newman College PoolGroup: 10 and Under**This practice is designed for the 10 and under swimmers. Our focus for this practice is to continue to teach our swimmers all four strokes and how to swim them in a race. We will focus on techniques to help them improve their previous knowledge of strokes. We will also teach dives, starts, and individual medley turns.Time: 8:30am-10:00amLocation: Jefferson City Outdoor PoolGroup: 11 and up**Our focus of this practice is to work on improving swimmer endurance, teaching more detailed stroke technique, and making each stroke more efficient. We will focus on starts, turns, and finishes as well.Summer Afternoon PracticesDry landTime: 4:30-5:00PMLocation: Outdoor PoolGroup:11 and Ups** During dry land, we will be doing stretching, abs, calisthenics, running, and other forms of dry land training.SwimTime: 5:00-6:30PMLocation: Outdoor PoolGroup: 11 and Ups**Our focus of this practice is to work on improving swimmer endurance, teaching more detailed stroke technique, and making each stroke more efficient. We will focus on starts, turns, and finishes as well.Time: 6:30 to 7:30 Location: Jefferson City Outdoor PoolGroup: 10 and Under**This practice is designed for the 10 and under swimmers. Our focus for this practice is to continue to teach our swimmers all four strokes and how to swim them in a race. We will focus on techniques to help them improve their previous knowledge of strokes. We will also teach dives, starts, and individual medley turns.
Important Documents
JCSC 2011.doc
Picture Form
Costs / Make a Payment
Yearly Swimmer Registration ($35 one time yearly fee)Summer Competitive Session Fees 1st Swimmer $1652 Swimmers $3303 Swimmers $4504 + Swimmers $570 Non-Competitive Month September-May ($40 per month)Swim Lessons Dates vary ($70 per swimmer) see Lessons pagePayments may be made on our Make a Payment Link located on our Home page or via check made out to SWIM JCSC.
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Coaches The water is your friend.....you don't have to fight with water, just share the same spirit as the water, and it will help you move. - Aleksandr Popov [RUS]
David Cooper Head Coach
David Cooper is approaching his third season as the head coach and fourth season as a coach of the Jefferson City Swim Club.PRIOR TO JCSC Coach David has a lot of experience coaching swimming in the East Tennessee area. He was the assistant coach at the Morristown Country Club from 2000 to 2001 before becoming the head coach from 2002 to 2006. Coach David was also the assistant coach for the Morristown West and East high school swim teams from 2004 to 2006. David is currently the head coach for the Jefferson County high school swim team, as well.BACKGROUNDDavid started swimming at the age of 6. Swimming is a family tradition. After the passing of Title IV both his Aunt and Mother were the first in the state of Michigan to swim and score points for the Grand Ledge Boys High School Varsity Swim Team. It wasnt until two years later the High School offered a girls swim team. His uncle swam for Eastern MI University. Coach David swam on the Morristown Boys and Girls Club team for two years before joining JCSC. David and his sister, Kim were members of JCSC for 6 years. When David entered high school, he decided to take his swimming career one step further and joined Pilot Aquatic Club of Knoxville. At PACK, David had the privilege of swimming under Head Coach Gardner Howland for four years. He also had the opportunity to be a part of a team that trained 2000 Olympic gold medalist Julia Stowers and 2004 Olympic Trial finalist, Davis Tarwater. During college, David was on the University of Tennessees Mens Water polo team.FUN FACTSFavorite Stroke/s: Individual Medley Favorite Swim Memory: Breaking the Smoky Mountain Record for 13-14 50 back under Head Coach Andra HutchinsFavorite Food: HibachiFavorite Song: ACDC-TNTPERSONAL MISSION STATEMENTFirst and foremost, I LOVE COACHING. I want to pass down my love of the sport to others. It is something that, not only my family participated in together while I was young, but it is also something my parents did growing up. When a swimmer of mine runs up to their parents and asks, "Did I beat your times, Mom/Dad?", it reminds me exactly of myself, and I know that is something everyone will remember for a life time. I do it for the masochistic side of the sport- the early mornings that are harder than anything else you have ever done. When you get older you dont know how you did all of it, but it makes everything you do from there on out easier. I coach for the smiles, frustration, anger, and for the feeling of everything paying off in the end. I do it because it is more than just swimming. It is a life changing experience.
Ben Young Assistant Coach
Benjamin YoungBackground:Coach Ben has been a part of the JCSC program for the past 14 years. His accomplishments as a swimmer include swimming USA with Sevier Aquatic Club, being a Junior National Qualifer, breaking the GKAISA 50 Freestyle record in 2009, and being an All American. Coach Ben swam for Indian River State College in Fort Pierce, Florida where he and his team won the Junior National title as well as gaining All American consideration for a 2nd time.Benjamin is glad to be back in the East Tennessee area where he enjoys coaching the Barracudas.
Jill Walters Jill Walters is in her first season coaching for the Barracudas.
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Marlee Dennis Marlee Dennis is in her second season coaching for the Barracudas.
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Sarah McFalls Assistant Coach
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Maggie Hidgon Maggie Higdon is in her first season coaching for the Barracudas.
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Board of Directors - Contact Info All aspects of the Jefferson City Swim Club operation are overseen by the Board of Directors. The Board consists of parents of swimmers who give of their time and talents to coordinate all swim team activities. If you have any questions about JCSC, its programs, or would like to volunteer for any position on our club, please feel free to contact any of the following Board members:
President-
Vice President-Debbie Young 423.231.4765 rayday_charter.net
Registrar-Loretta Bryant 423.587.9883 lbryant_utvol.net
Secretary-Jennifer Bradley 865.475.9722 jenntoddzeke_aol.com
Treasurer-Thomas Bass 423.581.6410 tbass_charter.net
Member-Tammy & Stacy Hickle 865.475.7587 hickle4_charter.net
Member-Dawn Rines 423.736.0257 dawn.rines_gmail.com
Member-Tom Schumann 865.806.2150 tomschumann_aol.com
Member-Keith Godwin 865-437-7772 godwin.wx_bellsouth.net
Member-Shannon Mincey 423-426-1705 smincey_cn.edu
Member-Iris Trent 865- 475-3875 itrent_k12tn.net
Member-Leslie Vines 865.475.6104 jvines6_charter.nett
Coach David Cooper 423-312-8801 ffcooper_yahoo.com
Coach Sarah Young 423-231-2319 smaeyoung_gmail.com
- David Cooper
- Ben Young
- Jill Walters
- Marlee Dennis
- Sarah McFalls
- Maggie Hidgon
Swim Meets "Do not let what you cannot do, interfere with what you can do." John Wooden
Summer Swim Meets Assistant Head Coach
Why do we have Swim Meets?
Competitive swim meets help to teach the SWIMMERS good sportsmanship and discipline while helping to develop their athleticism and competitiveness. These characteristics combined together result in TEAM SPIRIT; working together for a common goal. Parental support through active participation in the Barracuda's meets and events helps to reinforce those life skills that the swimmmers are learning.
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DATE EVENT LOCATION CHECK-IN TIME WARM-UP TIME MEET TIME
June 9 Jefferson City Pool 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.
June 14 Jefferson Citry Pool 4:45 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.
June 21 Springbrook Pool 5:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m.
June 23 Individual and Team Pictures Jefferson City Pool 5:00 p.m. individual pictures 6:00 p.m. team pictures
June 27 Jefferson City Pool 4:45 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.
June 30 Jefferson City Pool 4:45 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.
July 9/10 Springbrook Pool SEE SMOKY TAB on LEFT FOR DETAILS
July 12 Jefferson City Pool 4:45 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m.
July 22-24 University of Tennessee SEE CITY MEET TAB on LEFT FOR DETAILS
August 7 Carson-Newman 2:00 p.m. CLICK ON THE BANQUET BUTTON to SIGN UP !
Time Trials
Bennington-Farrington
Maryville Alcoa
Crestwood Hills
Concord Hills
SMOKY MEET
Holston Hills
City Meet
BANQUET Maps and Directions TO: Jefferson City Indoor Pool
From I-40 exit 394
I-40E to exit 394, turn left on Asheville Hwy/TN-9/US-11E/US-25W/US-70 (6.0 mi)
Slight left at Andrew Johnson Hwy/TN-34/US-11E (15.5 mi)
- continue on 11E north
Turn left George Ave/TN-92 (0.4 mi)
- traffic light #5
Turn right at E College St (0.1 mi)
Turn right at Branner Ave
- parking available behind CNC MSAC
From I-40 exit 417
I-40E to exit 417, sharp left at Hwy-92 S/TN-92 (6.5 mi)
Turn right at George Ave (0.7 mi)
- Jefferson City Community Center is on your left
- straight through traffic light #5
Turn right at E College St (0.1 mi)
Turn right at Branner Ave
- parking available behind CNC MSAC
TO: Jefferson City Outdoor Pool (JC outdoor pool)
From I-40 exit 394
I-40E to exit 394, turn left on Asheville Hwy/TN-9/US-11E/US-25W/US-70 (6.0 mi)
Slight left at Andrew Johnson Hwy/TN-34/US-11E (15.2 mi)
- continue on 11E north
Turn left at Maple Ave (0.1 mi)
- traffic light #7
Turn right at W Jefferson St (0.1 mi)
From I-40 exit 417
I-40E to exit 417, sharp left at Hwy-92 S/TN-92 (7.0 mi)
Continue on Maple Ave (0.1 mi)
- straight through traffic light #7
Turn right at W Jefferson St (0.1 mi)
(MAFD) (Springbrook Pool) Alcoa
Go South on Alcoa Highway 129. Go past the Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport. Exit RIGHT at Hunt Road exit. Turn RIGHT at the stop sign onto E. Hunt Rd. and travel on the overpass over Hwy 129. At the first red light, turn RIGHT onto N. Wright Road. Go past the Alcoa First Baptist Church on the right. Turn RIGHT on Vose Road. Springbrook Pool parking lot will be on the left past Alcoa Elementary School.
UT Aquatic Center
Directions coming soon.
Need Directions Google Can Help!
Google Map Team Locator Link Click on the Google Link to direct you to all GKAISA Events
Weather Policy Winter Weather Policy
Scheduling/Cancellations/Inclement Weather
We will run on the Hamblen County snow schedule for the FIRST day of snow. For subsequent days, please check this website and/or with the Head Coach. Whenever you are in doubt about a practice, please check the team website. Schedule changes will be posted here whenever possible to get them up in a timely manner. If a swimmer does not have internet access, they may call the Head Coach.
Summer Weather Policy
Summer thunderstorms always stop swimming. Be Aware! Be Safe!
The rules we follow are these:
1. When thunder is first heard or lightning is first seen, the pool, deck and fences are cleared of all swimmers.
2. Swimmers and others in the pool area must stand under the pavilion, in the JCSC shed, or in other buildings.
3. Swimmers may re-enter the water 30 minutes after the last thunder is heard.
Because summer storms may be widely scattered, strict policies about work-out cancellations cannot be established. If you think that there is a possibility that a work-out may be cancelled check this website's homepage. If possible, a cancellation will be posted. If the cancellation is called too late, there will be no way to post it. Swimmers and parents need to take responsibility for checking when weather conditions are questionable. Cancellations are posted ASAP on the homepage whenever possible to get them up in a timely manner. If a swimmer does not have internet access, they may call the Head Coach. On stormy days, parents should be aware that their swimmers may have to picked up early. Please be prepared to do that.
For swim meets- we always attempt to host/attend the meet. The weather may change or be different for meets that are away. If there are any questions please refer to the website or call the Head Coach. Please do not leave a swim meet until the head coach directs you to do so!
If there is any debate assume that there is no practice. We do not want anybody getting hurt on the way to or from swim practice. Inexperienced high school drivers are at an extreme risk. Any swimmer or parent can call the Head Coach with questions or for information. We are not able to call each swimmer when there are changes in the schedule due to weather. Swimmers without internet access will need to call the Head Coach if they have any doubt that the weather could cause a scheduled workout to be cancelled.
Smokey Meet Smoky Meet
Assistant Coach
Important Smoky Meet Information
For Saturday, July 9th (11 and Up swimmers)
Check-in 7:45am
Team Meeting-8:00am
Warm-ups-8:20am
Meet Start-8:45am
For Sunday, July 10th(10 and Under swimmers)
Check-in 7:30am
Team Meeting-7:45am
Warm-Ups-8:05am
Meet Start-8:45am
Please make sure that you provide yourself with enough time to park, settle under the tent, and prepare for the meet before the times given above. We have to be on time for this meet, and the team meeting as well as stretching and warm-ups are crucial to swimmer success during this meet.
Our tent location is should be beside the baby pool located near the big slide. We will not know for sure where it is until Friday after it is set up. I will make sure that we send an email out letting you know where to find JCSC!
Every swimmer is required to come talk to the coaches under the coach tent(located on the pool deck) after every race. The coaches stay in one location during this meet. We have special forms and feedback that we give to our swimmers so it is important that they come visit us.
City Meet City Meet
July 22nd - 24th
Friday-11 and Up Swimmers
Saturday-10 and Under Swimmers
Sunday- Finals Day
All Swimmers need to report under our tent(location still TBA but should be near clerk of course..same as last year).
Check-in _ 7:40am
Team Meeting _ 8:00am
Warm-Ups _ 8:20am
Meet starts _ 9:00am
GKAISA has assigned our team jobs of timers and clerk of course for City meet this year. Sign ups are available on under the swim meet tab or you can contact Tammy Hickle. Please remember that if we do not fill the positions assigned to us that our team will be penalized financially and with a point deduction. If you did NOT work at Smoky, we would like you to work at City.
We will NOT be having team parents either day. Our tent will be in the same vincinity which is very close to the clerk of course tent where the swimmers will be seated before swimming and near the door the swimmers will exit after their events. Families will be expected to get their swimmer to the seating area.
GKAISA Greater Knoxville Area Interclub Swimming Association (GKAISA)
Each team has its own page with current results. Look up meet rules, City Meet results, pool lengths, record times, scoring rules, etc.
Scoring at a dual meet:
Individual Relay
1st place 5 points 7 points
2nd place 3 points 3 points
3rd place 2 points 0 point
4th place 1 point
5th place 0 point
6th place 0 point
In individual events, only two swimmers per team may score. For example: If three swimmers from our team finish in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places, the 3rd place swimmer would be moved to the 5th scoring place so that the opposing team would earn points for the 3rd and 4th finishes. Similarly only one relay per team may score in each event. Place ribbons are awarded based on the actual order of finish with the swimmers times recorded on them.
In a dual meet, no swimmer may swim in more than 4 events for points. A swimmer may swim in more than 4 events if the additional events are designated as "exhibition".
Expand Down Click on the GKAISA link to view information
Order of Events:
Individual Medley
Freestyle
Medley Relay
Back Stroke
Breast Stroke
Butterfly Stroke
Freestyle Relay
The age group in which a swimmer competes is determined by his/her age as of midnight, May 31. Swimmers will compete against other swimmers within their appropriate age group during meets.
8 and under girls and boys
9-10 girls and boys
11-12 girls and boys
13-14 girls and boys
15-18 girls and boys
Volunteer Responsibilities Another Coach
Swim meets are staffed and run by the team volunteers, and WE NEED YOU! Approximatley 30 workers are required for an away swim meet and nearly 60 workers are needed for a home meet. We need each family to sign up to work at least FOUR MEETS during the regular season in addition to working at the Smoky and City meets. The meet director will coordinate workers for each swim meet. Online signups are availale on the Summer Swim Meets tab. You may also sign up by contacting the meet director via email, phone or at practices and meets. Job shadowing will be availabe at Time Trials and other meets as necessary.
Nutrition Tips 
What is Swimmer's Ear?
Swimmer's Ear (External Otitis)
An inflammation of the skin lining the outer ear canal. It occurs most often after swimming or bathing when water becomes trapped in the ear, providing an excellent environment for bacteria growth. Within hours, symptoms of itching, pain, and discharge may occur. The skin thickens making the ear canal narrower. The human ear needs wax (cerumen) to protect against Swimmer's Ear. Ear wax is nature's way of protecting the skin by waterproofing and providing an acid pH mantle to inhibit growth of microorganisms.
How do I prevent it?
Ear Drop Recipe
Mix equal portions of white vinegar and rubbing alcohol. (Vinegar contains acetic acid, which kills bacteria and fungi. Isopropyl Alcohol absorbs the water, helps dry out the ear, and may even kill the bacteria and fungi that cause swimmer's ear). Put 3-4 drops in each ear immediately after leaving the water every time you swim. (These drops help prevent swimmer's ear. If, even after using these drops after every practice, you contract swimmer's ear, see your doctor immediately to obtain the proper drops to cure the condition).
What should I eat the day before a meet?
*Lots of carbohydrate loaded foods such as pasta and bread.
* Drinks lots of water and gatorade/powerade.
What should I eat on the day of a meet?
* You should stay out of the sun, stay AWAY from carbonated beverages, and continue to load up on carbs, gatorade, and water.
What should parents or swimmers pack for half day meets and all day events?
*Chairs
*Food
*Books/Games
*Change of clothes
*Camera
*Sunscreen
*Extra Towels
*Extra swim suits, caps and goggels(just in case! )
Food tips and nutrition information to keep swimmers and other athletes fueled for top performance. What swimmers can eat and drink and when swimmers should eat and drink for before, during, and after a swim practice or swim meet.
- Summer Swim Meets
- Maps and Directions
- Weather Policy
- Smokey Meet
- City Meet
- GKAISA
- Volunteer Responsibilities
- Nutrition Tips
