About HAST
HAST places emphasis on teaching proper technique while maintaining a fun, yet challenging, environment. HAST seeks to provide facilities, training, and encouragement for increased proficiency in competitive amateur swimming, in addition to furthering the interest and education of children and parents in the sport. HAST also focuses on encouraging and developing good sportsmanship, individual integrity, and team play.
HAST Coaching Staff
Adam Reitz
Head Coach
swimmer0628@gmail.com
Meghan Reitz
Head Coach
meghannreitz@gmail.com
Meghan began coaching with HAST at the beginning of 2023, after spending more than a decade with the team as a swimmer. She swam with HAST from age 10 through 22, and went on to compete at the Division III level for SUNY Geneseo. One of her favorite parts of coaching has been seeing several of HAST’s senior swimmers continue their swim careers at Geneseo as well (Go Blue Wave!).
She started out coaching the Intermediates group but found her stride with the Senior Prep swimmers and has loved working with them ever since. Outside the pool, Meghan works in marketing at Buckingham Properties in downtown Rochester. She’s a proud cat mom and continues to stay active in the sport—often hopping in to swim alongside her athletes and racing in triathlons and open water swims during the summer.
Coaching Code of Conduct
The purpose of this code of conduct for coaches is to establish common expectations for all members of the coaching staff of the club. It is to be used as a guide to promote a positive team environment and good sportsmanship.
- At all times, adhere to USA Swimming’s rules and code of conduct
- Set a good example of respect and sportsmanship for participants and fans to follow
- Act and dress with professionalism and dignity in a manner suitable to his/her profession
- Respect officials and their judgment and abide by the rules of the event
- Treat opposing coaches, participants, and spectators with respect
- Instruct participants in sportsmanship and demand that they display good sportsmanship
- Coach in a positive manner and do not use derogatory comments or abusive language
- Win with humility and lose with dignity
- Treat every athlete fairly, justly, impartially, intelligently, and with sensitivity
- Always place the well-being, health, and safety of swimmers above all other considerations, including developing performance
- Continue to seek and maintain their own professional development in all areas in relation to coaching and teaching children
- Always maintain a professional separation between coach and athlete
Any complaints of a coach violating this code of conduct will be brought to the attention of his/her supervisor and/or the club’s board of directors.