HISTORY AND PURPOSE OF THE DST BOOSTER ORGANIZATION

 

 

Motivation for inception

•Improved swim program as a result of more focused coaching & program leadership

•Improved and more effective communications

•More positive swim meet experience for our swimmers

•Improved opportunities for scholarships and other economic benefits

•Increased opportunities for more social interaction

•Mentoring for swimmer & parents as they move through the swimming program

 

Purpose

An active booster organization dedicated to the growth and success of the Delaware Swim Team

 

Success looks like:

•Strong involvement in a premier program to attract & develop swimmers in the region

•Many people engaged in a swimming organization involved with the all-around development of the child and the surrounding community

•Effectively learning & growing from the knowledge and success of swim families in various stages of the swimming experience

 

Relationship to the Swim Program

DST focuses on developing the swimmers

–Coaches focus on training and developing swimmers

–DST determines swim program structure, coaching assignments, etc.

 

Booster organization focuses on developing the supporting environment

–Support and enable the team to accomplish its goals