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Heather Barna

Boston,MA

Summary

Head Swim Coach at LANES, Boston's only masters swim team for New England's LGBTQT community and their frends. Track record of demonstrating exceptional leadership and fostering a culture of team unity and inclusiveness.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Swim Coach

LANES
06.2014 - Current
  • Increase team success by cultivating a positive and supportive environment for athletes to grow and excel whether a lap fitness swimmer, former Division 1 swimmer or a newbie looking for a new outlet.
  • Tailor workouts to individual needs with rotating workout themes including distance, sprint and IM. Varied emphasis on drills, interval work and active recovery sets to keep workouts engaging
  • Active board member partaking in monthly board meetings and decisions around meet and open water focused activities
  • Organize weekly coaching schedule for practices and communicate information out to team.

Masters Swim Coach

Simpkins Family Swim Center
06.2007 - 08.2009
  • Demonstrated all swimming strokes and observed athletes carefully to correct technique and form.
  • Developed strong relationships with swimmers creating open communication channels for feedback and goal setting.
  • Provided individualized attention during practice sessions to ensure progress towards personal goals for each swimmer.


Masters Swim Coach

YMCA Boston
06.1999 - 12.2006
  • Established a positive environment during practice sessions, nurturing a culture of respect, hard work, and dedication among swimmers.
  • Collaborated with other coaches to develop effective team training strategies and practice schedules.
  • Provided individualized attention during practice sessions to ensure progress towards personal goals for each swimmer.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Photography

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY
05.1993

Skills

Strong leadership abilities

Swim Meet Management

Adaptive Coaching Style

Certified as USMS Level III Coach

Motivational Techniques

Team building expertise

Expert Swim Technique

Active USMS swimmer

Timeline

Head Swim Coach

LANES
06.2014 - Current

Masters Swim Coach

Simpkins Family Swim Center
06.2007 - 08.2009

Masters Swim Coach

YMCA Boston
06.1999 - 12.2006

Bachelor of Arts - Photography

Rochester Institute of Technology

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