Tom Himes – The Dryside of Age Group Coaching 

Tom Himes, a veteran coach, discussed the North Baltimore Aquatic Club's (NBAC) coaching philosophy, emphasizing the importance of physical, mental, and emotional maturity in classifying age group swimmers. He detailed NBAC's practice group structure, parent-coach-swimmer communication, and the need for coaches to be involved in club leadership and LSC activities. Himes highlighted the importance of homogeneous practice groups and continuous learning in coaching.