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Description Course Description An Open Water Coaching Certification Program Virtual Clinic led by Fernando Possenti, 6-time World Aquatics Coaching Achievement Award Winner and coach of Ana Marcela Cunha, five-time World Champion, and Olympic Gold medalist. Recorded Sessions Elevate your open water coaching skills under the guidance of Fernando Possenti, the mastermind behind Ana Marcela Cunha’s triumphant journey to becoming a five-time World Champion and Olympic Gold medalist in the 10k Marathon swim at the Tokyo Olympic Games. Possenti, the official coach of Open Water for the Brazilian Olympic Committee with 20 years of experience coaching elite athletes, has earned 14 medals in World Championship competitions, including six gold, two silver, and six bronze, across multiple years, solidifying his reputation as one of the world’s premier open water coaches. This exclusive coaching certification program provides the essential tools and knowledge to become a highly successful open water coach at the club, collegiate, or masters level. Program Highlights: Engage in a comprehensive online course at your own pace, tailored to your schedule. Join weekly webinars and discussions led by Fernando Possenti, a legend in the field of open water coaching. Coaches who pass the program will receive WOWSA’s Open Water Coaching Certification. ASCA members will receive 12 continuing education credits for ASCA level 3-5 certification. An Overview Certification Levels Level 1 – a score of 75% correct answers on the WOWSA test . Level 2 – a score of 80% and coach 1 athlete who has completed a 5 KM swim in open water. Level 3 – A score of 85% and one athlete who has completed a 10KM Swim in open water. Level 4 – A score of 90% and coaching of one athlete who has completed a 25 KM swim, or competed in a national championship event. Level 5 – A score of 95% and coaching 1 athlete who has competed in the Olympic Games or an international championship event or completed a channel crossing. Clinic with coach Fernando Possenti Fernando Possenti will delve into topics closely aligned with the online curriculum, drawing from his 20 years of coaching elite athletes and 14 medals in World Championship competitions. With his wealth of experience, he will provide invaluable insights into the art of competitive open water swimming. Gain In-Depth Knowledge Session #1: Developing Talent in Open Water How to identify age group pool swimmers with open water potential How to cultivate enthusiasm for open water swimming in a mostly pool program How pool and open water can complement each other Session #2: Optimizing a Training Schedule for Open Water Training differently for 1500, 5k, 10k, 25k Developing the training & competition schedule How much open water training a swimmer needs vs pool Benefits of altitude training The personal sacrifice of a coach Session #3: Building an Adjustable Racing Strategy How to avoid being predictable Factors for changing race strategy including the size of the pack, water temperature, salt vs fresh water, tides, current and chop How to study the competition Optimal feeding & hydration Session #4: How to Develop Mental Toughness How to establish a baseline of self-confidence Cultivating resilience from disappointment Visualization — how to win the day before the race Sessions Recorded All sessions will be recorded for anyone unable to attend live. The virtual webinar session usually lasts 1 hour, with a Q&A session that may extend up to an additional 30 minutes. Fernando Possenti Fernando Possenti as an open water coach has attained the highest levels of success, guiding his athletes to Olympic Gold and securing the prestigious World Aquatics Coaching Achievement Award repeatedly from 2014 to 2021. Possenti coaches Ana Marcel Cunha, whose remarkable achievements include securing five World Champion titles and an Olympic Gold medal in the 10k Marathon swim at the Tokyo Olympics. With over 20 years of coaching experience, he serves as the official coach of Open Water for the Brazilian Olympic Committee, where he has nurtured elite athletes, including those representing Brazil in the Olympics. In the realm of World Championship competitions, Possenti’s athletes have consistently excelled, accumulating a total of 14 medals, including six gold, two silver, and six bronze, across various years, including 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2022, and 2023. Possenti’s impact on Brazilian sports was officially recognized when elected as the best coach in Brazil across all sports disciplines in both 2018 and 2021. Before transitioning to coaching, Possenti had a successful career as a swimmer, achieving titles as the Brazilian and South American champion in the 200m Individual Medley and butterfly disciplines, and holding Brazilian national records.
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