About Me

Hi there! My name is Larry D. Jukes and I am a swimming coach with 13 years of experience in the sport. I have a passion for teaching and helping swimmers of all ages and skill levels reach their full potential. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the basics or an experienced swimmer looking to improve your technique and reach new personal bests, I am here to support and guide you on your journey. I look forward to working with you and helping you achieve your goals in the pool!

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Accomplishments

Specialization Course

• Illinois High School State finalists
• Multiple FLAG event champions and a high-point champion
• Coached 2019 Florida Swimming Southern Zone team
• Coached 2017 Central Zone event Champion
• Qualified a swimmer for 2012 World Championships in Istanbul, Turkey
• Coached multi event Gold Medalist in the Central American Games
• Multiple YMCA National Championships finalists.
• Numerous YMCA National Qualifiers, State Champions, and Regional Champions
• Coach training received from an Olympic Coach

Certifications & Skills

ASCA Level 3

American Red Cross

Lifeguard Instructor, Lifeguard, CPR Professional Rescuer

Education

Juris Doctorate

1999 Thomas Cooley Law School, Lansing, MI

BS Accounting

1996 University of Evansville, Evansville, IN

Professional Experience

Head Swim Coach

August 2020– present Sylvania Tsunami Swim Club, Sylvania, Ohio

• Head Coach of all levels from ages 4-21; developed practices for all groups; created technical and mental training program; devised dryland training; created stroke technique plan for all levels
• Performed meet scheduling, entries and care of team records; handle communication with parents; administer team website
• Training and supervision of staff

Head Age Group Coach

October 2017 – March 2020 SouthWest Aquatics, Winter Garden, Florida

• Head Coach of all levels from ages 6-12; developed practices for multiple groups; created technical and mental training program; devised dryland training for multiple groups
• Developed stroke clinic curriculum and led stroke clinics
• Trained and supervised age group coaches

Head Swim Coach

May 2007– August 2017 Centralia Recreation Complex, Centralia, Illinois

• Head Coach of all levels from ages 4-21; developed practices for all groups; created technical and mental training program; devised dryland training
• Illinois certified high school coach – trained swimmers and coached them through state series
• Performed meet scheduling, entries and care of team records; handle communication with parents; administer team website
• Developed stroke clinic curriculum and lead annual stroke clinic
• Recruitment of swimmers; organize fundraising efforts; training and supervision of staff

Aquatics Supervisor

September 2009– August 2017 Centralia Recreation Complex, Centralia, Illinois

• Managed two pools; trained lifeguard staff; created swim lesson curriculum; oversee learn to swim program; handled scheduling of staff; backwash and chemical maintenance of pools.

Lead Coach

June 2009– Present Peak Performance Swim Camp, Winter Park, Florida

• Lead coach-Gold Level- at swim camps and clinics held throughout the United States and throughout the world; conduct private lessons; take underwater stroke video and offer stroke analysis • Developed curriculum that is used at multiple camps

Get in Touch

3660 North McCord Road Toledo, OH 43617
coachlarry74@gmail.com
618-315-1475

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