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Coach Duffy Dillon / The Pool Trainers

LEARN FROM AN OLYMPIC COACH!!

Coach Dillon is one of the most prolific Aquatics instructors on the planet!

DUFFY DILLON – BIO

Swimming, coaching, and clinics have taken Coach Dillon to:

6 continents
35 countries
And 49 of the 50 U.S. states

Coach Dillon’s vast experience allows him to bring a broad world view while adapting to a very local experience for maximum impact. Most recently, he has been one of the most prolific aquatics lecturers and instructors in the world conducting:

100s of clinics, trainings, and courses
In more than 12 countries
To thousands of coaches, athletes, pool administrators, and athletes
Representing more than 40 countries

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Duffy thoroughly enjoys the opportunity to meet, work with, and influence so many coaches, athletes, and pool personnel all over the world. "The aquatics community around the world has more similarities than it does differences. By and large, aquatics people are hardworking and friendly; with an intense desire to get better. I am extremely proud and thankful for the chances to work with so many great people and make friends for life."

Dillon’s knowledgebase and experience makes him one of the world’s foremost authorities across the broadest range of topics, on every aspect affecting swimming and aquatics, including:

Master of Science, Recreation & Park Management, Frostburg State University (MD) - 2024
Master of Business Administration, Marketing, San Jose State University (CA)
Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting, Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance, University of Florida

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Academic All-America
University of Florida President’s Award

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Academic All-America
University of Florida President’s Award

MEET / GAME ANNOUNCING – COLLEGE, CLUB, HIGH SCHOOL, INTERNATIONAL
SAMPLE PRE & RACE CALL – 2023 International Swim Coaches Association Open
https://www.facebook.com/508641646/videos/1047688449688946/

SAMPLE PRE-RACE CALL – 2018 SCAC Conference Champs
https://www.facebook.com/CoachDuffyDillon/videos/1254707444629288

SAMPLE RACE CALL – 2108 SCAC Conference Champs
https://www.facebook.com/CoachDuffyDillon/videos/1254706447962721

SWIMMING & DIVING EVENTS ANNOUNCED:
- International Swim Coaches Association (ISCA) Open, 2023
- United States Air Force Academy vs University of Denver dual meet, 2023
- Special Olympics Southeastern Classic, 2023, 2019, 2018
- Colorado High School (CHSAA) State Champs, 2021
- Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Champs, 2019
- Florida Sectional Championships, 2015-2019
- FLA International Cup, 2014-2019
- Southern Collegiate Athletic Association Champs, 2018
- Warrior Games, 2018
- Florida Gold Coast Senior Champs, 2015-2018
- Florida Gold Coast Junior Olympics, 2017
- University of Florida vs University of Tennessee dual / Senior Day, 2017
- Florida High School State Champs NFHS webcast, 2016-217
OTHER SPORTING EVENTS ANNOUNCED:
- United States Air Force Academy Senior Salute Luncheon Emcee, 2023
- Fountain-Fort Carson High School FFCHS Boys Football, 2022-2021-2020
- FFCHS Girls Volleyball, 2022
- CHSAA Boys Football Playoffs, 2021-2020
- Pikes Peak League High School Track and Field Champs, 2022
- Pikes Peak Middle School League Track and Field Champs, 2021
- CHSAA Boys and Girls Basketball State Playoffs, 2019
- FFCHS Trojans Softball Invitational, 2018
RED CROSS SAFETY CERTIFICATION COURSES ON DEMAND

LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION

National Shortage - Lifeguards Needed Everywhere
Great Summer (and Year-Round) Work - Career Enhancement

$10 from every registration goes to the charity of your choice!
PLEASE SHARE - We pay $10 referral bonuses to you OR the charity of your choice!

This is a Blended Learning Course:
- 9 Hours Online
- 18 Hours in Person

Fee: $375/student
Each class needs a minimum of 6 participants & max class size is limited.

ONLY 4 Steps to Certification
LG Candidates must be at least 15 years old by their last class testing date.

Please, review the Pre-Test requirements (Step 3) and be prepared. Students who cannot pass the Pre-Test will be deferred to a future class.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW STEPS
CLINICS, SEMINARS, & TRAINING – for Coaches, Athletes, and Parents
Training of:
- Elite swimmers
- Age group swimmers
- Masters (adult) swimming & Open water / Triathlon
- Learn to swim / Swimming Lessons
- Dryland training & Sports Psychology
- Water polo
COACHING HISTORY - Honors and Team Achievements
- Olympic and Pan Am Games Head Coach, Panama, 1999-2000
- Coached 1st Pan Am Games Silver Medal winner in country’s history
- 2 gold / 1silver medal at South American Champs
- USA Swimming 5K Open Water National Champions, Women 2011
- Team USA Coach, Junior Pan Pacific Championships, 2010; 2 gold and 1 silver medals
- Several USA National Championships finalists & USA Junior Champions
- Several top 20 team finishes at the USA Junior and Senior National Championships
- Over 40 High School State champions and over 100 High School All-Americans
- 5 high school valedictorians
- Multiple Sectional / Regional / Local Association Championships
- USA Swimming Club Excellence Program Silver Medal Club 4 years in a row
- United States Masters Swimming National Champions Overall 2010; Women 2011
- Youngest Coach in history to achieve ASCA Level 5 Age Group certification
- Broward County Girls High School Water Polo Coach of the Year – 2017
- Proven success in taking over or starting up 4 clubs (in 4 different states) for high level competitive success; as well as financial and operational efficiency and effectiveness
30+ years coaching in Colorado, Florida, Missouri, and California.
- Fountain-Fort Carson High School & Colorado Dolphins, Colorado
- FLA Aquatics and Camp FLA (and Fort Lauderdale Swim Team), Florida
- Cardinal Gibbons High School; swimming and water polo
- Parkway Swim Club, St. Louis, Missouri
- Fresno Dolphins Swim Team, California
- Santa Clara Swim Club, California
- San Jose Aquatics, California
PERSONAL ATHLETIC HONORS
- Broward County Sports Hall of Fame Inductee
- American Record Holder
- NCAA National Champion
- USA National Champion
- Pan Pacific Games Gold Medalist
- World University Games Gold and Silver Medalist
- Pan-American Games Bronze Medalist
- Thirteen-time NCAA All-American
COUNSULTING FOR FACILITY DESIGN, MANAGEMENT, & OPERATIONS / EXPERT LEGAL WITNESS
Pool Manager, El Paso County School District 8, CO
- Oversee all aspects of daily operations of the school district’s aquatic facility
- Supervised daily operations of two summer phases of $2M facility renovation
CEO, FLA Aquatics, FL
- Competitive Pool Design Consultant for Broward County Public Schools rebuild of 6 high school aquatic centers
- Facilities operations management for private school in Palm Beach County
- Member of initial design consulting team for renovation of Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Complex
Manager of Aquatics, Parkway School District, MO
- Oversaw operations, training and staffing for the district’s 4 aquatic centers
CERTIFICATIONS
- National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) Certified Parks and Recreation Executive (CPRE)
- National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) Certified Parks and Recreation Professional (CPRP)
- Pool & Hot Tub Alliance / PHTA (formerly NSPF) Instructor
- PHTA Certified Advanced Service Technician (AST)
- PHTA Certified Pool Operator (CPO)
- PHTA Certified Pool Inspector (CPI)
- American Red Cross Lifeguarding / CPR / First Aid Instructor
- American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA) Level 5 Certified; USA Swimming & Age Group
- USA Swimming Coach
- USA Swimming Official - Stroke & Turn Judge
- USA Swimming Official – Administrative Official
- National Federation of High Schools (NFHS) Certified Interscholastic Coach
- NFHS Certified Swimming Coach
- NFHS Certified Diving Coach
- NFHS Certified Swimming & Diving Official
- AAU and Positive Coaching Alliance Double-Goal Coach III
- Certified Aquatic Administrator (CAA) / Certified Aquatic Manager (CAM)
CONSULTING- MANAGEMENT, GOVERNANCE, AND OPERATIONS OF CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Sports Management and Governance

Club management, business, marketing, & growth
- Coach-owned
- Not-for-profit
- Institutionally owned
Local / regional / national governance
Time Standard Development for Meet Management and Motivation
- Hosted National Championships, Sectionals, Zones
- Hosted Open Water National Championships.
- Hosted Masters National Championships.
- Hosted the YMCA and YMCA Masters Nationals Championships.
- Hosted the Florida High School State Championships, as well as Regional, District, and County Champs
- Hosts the FLA International Cup – running 20+ years and one of the most diverse and largest age group and senior meets in the world
- Hosts the local Colorado League High School Champs and one of the largest High School invites in the State.
Extremely proficient with all TeamUnify and Hy-Tek software products.

Very proficient with many Daktronics and Colorado electronic timing systems.

United States Swimming, Board of Directors, 2003-2007

Also served on Audit Committee, Membership Marketing Task Force, Open Water Swimming Task Force, Diving Safety Task Force, and National Board of Review Appeal Committee

Florida Gold Coast Swimming, Chairman, 2003-2007

Also served as Safety Chair, Diversity Chair, Vice Chair, Senior Chair from 1999-2017.

Served additional Local Swimming Committee roles in California and Missouri from 1990-1998.