
William Sterner - Program Director/Coach
Education:
South Western High School (1961)
Slippery Rock State College, Bachelor of Science in Health & Physical Education (1967)
Western Maryland College, Master of Education (1976)
15 additional graduate credits including Coaching of Sport & Sport Psychology
American Coaching Effectiveness Certification
Water Safety Instructor Certification
Safety Training for Coaches
First Aid and CPR Certification
Occupation:
Physical Education and Aquatics Instructor - 36 years (1967-2003)
Head Boys & Girls Swim Coach at South Western High School - 36 years (1973 -2009
Assistant Swim Coach at York Suburban High School - 5 years (1967-1972)
Competitive Experience:
Member of South Western Basketball and Baseball Teams (1959-1961)
Member of Slippery Rock State College Soccer Team (1964-1967)
Contributions to Competitive Swimming:
Founder and Meet Director of South Western Relays (1979-2009)
Program Director and Co-Head Coach of Seahorse Swim Team (1987 - 2009)
YAIAA League Record Keeper (1978-2009
YAIAA League All-Star Team Coordinator (1987-2009)
YAIAA Top Twenty-five Performance List (1994-2009)
President Pennsylvania High School Swim Coaches Association (1991-1993)
Awards Chairman for All-State, All-State Honorable Mention, and NISCA Top Twelve Awards at PIAA State Swim Meet (1989-2009)
President of Interstate Swim League (1997-2009)
Meet Director of First Capital Swim League Championship Meet (1995- 2009)
Professional Organizations:
Pennsylvania High School Swim Coaches Association
National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association
American Swim Coaches Association
United States Swimming
National Education Association
Pennsylvania State Education Association
South Western Education Association