Welcome to the

LMYA Dolphins Swim Team

Annual Parent Meeting

March 18, 2026

LMYA Parent Meeting 2026

• Welcome
• Team Philosophy
• Coaching Staff
• Meet & Practice Schedules
• Gutter Guppy Program
• Leadership Team
• “County” - our primary fundraiser
• Parent & Job Responsibilities
• Team Suits & Spirit Wear

(Short Break)

• Swim Team Basics - What you need to know
• Questions

LMYA Team Philosophy

• LMYA is a recreational competitive swim team

celebrating 60+ years!

• Commitment and success are what you make it.
• All athletes have the opportunity to participate and learn the fundamentals of swimming – the only requirement is that they can swim.
• No specific practice or meet attendance requirement. We encourage swimmers to attend as many workouts as possible to get the most out of the program.
• Swimmers are encouraged to communicate with their coaches.
• Coaches choose individual strokes for meets with input from Swimmers; Coaches also select relays and IMs.

LMYA Coaching Staff

Head Coach: Scott McMillan

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Senior Assistant Coach: Claudia Dumais

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Assistant Coaches:

Giulia Dumais Lucy Maguire

Mason Mak Avery Yasukochi

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Junior Coaches:

Past and present LMYA swim team members.

2026 Meet Schedule

All on website under the 2026 Swim Season Tab

2026 Practice Schedule

All on website under the 2026 Swim Season Tab

May 4 to May 7 - Mon - Thu (first week only)

6 and under 4:30 - 5:00 PM

7/8 5:00 - 5:45 PM

9-12 5:30 - 6:30 PM

13 and up 5:30 - 6:30 PM

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May 10 to May 28 - Mon - Thu

6 and under 5:15 - 5:45 PM

7/8 5:45 - 6:30 PM

9-12 6:30 - 7:30 PM

13 and up 7:00 - 8:00 PM

2026 Practice Schedule

All on website under the 2026 Swim Season Tab

June 2 to July 25 - Mon - Fri

Mornings (Mon to Fri):

6 and under 10:45 - 11:15 AM

7/8 10:00 - 10:45 AM

9-12 9:00 - 10:00 AM

13 and up 8:15 - 9:45 AM

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Evenings (only Mon, Tues & Thurs):

10 and under 6:30 - 7:30 PM

11 and up 6:30 - 7:30 PM

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Option to swim morning or evening practices, but not both.

• The goal is to have our guppies confidently swimming by the end of the summer. Most years we have numerous kids "graduate" to the team after a few weeks of the program, others need the whole length of the program, and some return to the program for a multitude of reasons.
• Guppy-to-coach ratio & how to pair coach with guppy.
• Level progression: beginner, intermediate, advanced.
• Content is relatively the same (freestyle progression), just with less assistance as they level up.
• Bubble jumps, kickboard, streamline, superman, superman catch up - into freestyle with starfish breath, & seated dives (half way & back).
• Advanced group introduces side breathing - test out with one FULL lap (wall to wall) unassisted without grabbing side wall or lane line.

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2026 Gutter Guppy Program

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2026 Gutter Guppy Program

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• Key points to coaching guppies:
• #1 is to respect the parents’ wishes (specifically when the child is unsure about the water… example Murphy vs. Penny & Gus).
• Challenging the swimmer to get out of their comfort zone, while also being comforted at the same time; reassurance, encouragement, “positivity sandwich” and have FUN!
• The child will progress at their own rate. Factors to consider - muscle mass/endurance, ability to be brave AND trust not only themselves, but their coaches as well.
• Weekly emailed progress updates:
• Last year vs. this year.
• Weekly check ins with junior coaches for optimal coaching support.

LMYA Leadership Team

Team Directors: Kat McCall & Stu Wong

Treasurer: Dennis Heinke

Parent Jobs: Milly Fan (+1 to help with Personnel)

Meet Directors: Heather Fivey and Neeraj Baheti

Stroke & Turn: Jana Pastor

Set-up / Take Down Head: Jamie Punjabi

Starter: Chris Curtis

Spirit / Social: Christina Iglesia and Sarah Gardner

Achievement: Sausha Nguyen

Graphic Arts: Andrew Lin

Timing Systems/Desk: Shannon Crossley

Head Shepard: OPEN

Starter: OPEN

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“County” �Contra Costa County Swim Championships�60+ years and counting… LMYA Swim’s primary fundraiser

LMYA County Meet Team

County Meet Director - Jeff Miller

Assistant Meet Director - Kate Scharf

Awards - Alexis Gough

Hospitality - Jessica Sultan

Fundraising and Vendors - Elly Amiri

Program - Andrew Lin

Parent Responsibilities: �Safety, Facilities & Sportsmanship

• Kids MUST be able to swim 25 yards in deep water without assistance.
• On-deck safety: no “wheels”, no running/pushing, children must be supervised and not left alone, etc.
• No pets & No alcohol per our agreement with AUHSD and your signed agreement at registration – the district has the facility under video surveillance.
• Respect the on-deck equipment: No playing with water polo balls, showers, lane ropes, ladders, disability devices, etc.
• Set a positive example and show positive encouragement.

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Parent Job Participation

• Our team is run on PARENT POWER – it takes a VILLAGE!
• Parent Participation Requirement:
• 5-8 regular meet jobs + 1 Conference job + 2 County job
• We may ask for additional help throughout season!

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• Buyout Options (may not be available to all who request)
• Regular season and conference (not County): $1,300
• County Meet only (August 3rd and 4th): $700
• Both: $2,000

Parent Job Sign-ups

• ALL PARENT JOB SIGN-UPS will open April 14th at 11:00 am and close Sunday, April 28th at 11:00am.

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• Plan ahead: Look at the meet schedule and type of jobs you might be interested in…
• Sign into your account, choose the event dates you want to work, select job and complete the signup process.
• Do NOT sign up for specialty (restricted) roles.
• Available roles include timers, set-up/take down, check-in, shepherd.
• We will send step by step procedures on how to sign up for jobs.
• After the job signup deadline passes, families who have not signed up for jobs will not be allowed to attend practices or meets until all jobs are scheduled.

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• Open specialty team jobs (Front Row Seat Action):
• Stroke & Turn – Training will be provided in person. This training is mandatory. We need 4-5 more people.
• Desk – Training will be provided. Only work home meets and County. We 1-2 people.

Team Suits

Team Spirit Wear

T-shirts, hats, sweatshirts, parkas and more

Special this year: Lululemon full zip scuba hoodies and Kuiu Base Camp jackets

Look for our LMYA Merch Store - coming in May!

Recommended Training Equipment

"The coaches have requested that these training equipment items be brought to practice daily.

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It is NOT mandatory, but HIGHLY recommended.

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The more you put in, the more you get out! Thank you!"

BREAK

• Please stay if you are new to the LMYA swim team or need a refresher!
• Swim Team 101 to follow…

Swim Team 101: Meets!

• Meets are held Wednesdays and most weekends in June - July
• Types of Meets:
• Time Trials (LMYA only, initial seed times/practice meet).
• Dual/Tri Meets (either home or away with 1 or 2 other teams).
• Invitational Meets (may require entry fee, longer duration: 1-2 days).
• Conference Championship Meet (7/25-7/26: ALL participate).
• Contra Costa County Meet (8/1-8/2: Qualifiers participate).
• Meet sign-ups are done through SportsEngine (Team Unify)
• Select the meet/event, “declare” your participation.
• Coaches will select swimmer/event and relay entries.
• Watch for emails and event information about Entry deadlines. We cannot accommodate late entries.

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Swim Team 101: Day of the Meet!

• Print meet program at home before meet.
• Arrive on time; set-up in LMYA designated area.
• MARK your swimmers hand BEFORE meet.
• RELAYS, RELAYS, RELAYS!! – SHOW UP.
• Listen for the cowbell for 8 and unders.
• Bring caps, goggles, MANY towels, swim parka / sweatshirts / jackets, chairs, games, tent, healthy snacks, sharpie, highlighter.

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Swim Team 101: Communication!

• All communication done via email. Please read the emails.
• We work to only send emails relevant to you. If you are registered for a meet you will not receive a reminder to register.

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THANK YOU FOR COMING!

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teamdirector@lmyaswim.com – Kat McCall and Stu Wong

parentjobs@lmyaswim.com – Milly Fan

coaches@lmyaswim.com – All coaches

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