The following talk was presented by Gregg Troy & Larry Shofe at the 1995 World Clinic in New Orleans.

Gregg Troy was the Head Coach and Larry Shofe was the Senior Coach of the Bolles School Sharks in Jacksonville, Florida. 

At the time of this talk, the Bolles School had produced 20+ Olympians, 22 Florida State Championship Teams, 3 National Prep Championship Teams, 7 Junior National Championship Teams, and winners of the overall combined 1995 USA Swimming National Championships. 

This talk provides an overview of the qualities and characteristics of a successful assistant coach, as well as advice on how to evaluate a potential assistant coaching position. Plus, advice on how to hire and manage assistant coaches in a swim program.  

Key takeaways from Coach Larry Shofe: 

1. Unselfishness is an important attribute of an assistant coach. 

2. It is important to evaluate the job security, responsibilities, and location of a potential assistant coaching position. 

3. A successful assistant coach should have a good relationship with the head coach, gain their trust and respect, and be willing to put in the same hours as the head coach.

Key takeaways from Coach Gregg Troy:

1. Understand the goals of assistant coaches and give them opportunities to achieve them. "Let them work."

2. Make sure to be clear about expectations and responsibilities. 

3. Look for loyalty, dependability, a caring attitude, and a willingness to learn in assistant coaches.

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