AUGUST 16, 2008

As most of you know, Matt Kav, our asst. coach, has taken a position as
asst. coach with Union College. When I was planning for the 2008-09
short course season, I knew the possibility of Matt finding a full time
job was very good and I was prepared in case this happened. I haven't
finalized what change will be made, but I have a pretty good idea of what
I want to do. We have 3 weeks before we start and I will let all of you
know what will take place well in advance. Most likely I will coach
Groups 3-5 to start out and see what happens. I have a couple of
coaching prospects but will not subject Group 3 to another coaching
change at this time.

Most of our families have only been with Dolfins for two or three years
and have experienced a nice stretch of stability. However, all age group
clubs go through coaching changes on a regular basis. Part of Matt's job
at Union will be as an asst. coach with the Schenectady Sharks, who were
looking for someone and were lucky enough to hook up with Union. Since
I've been coaching Dolfins, Connie Miller was a main asst. coach for us
for a good 4 years. Dave Burns and Erica Sottosanti held those kinds of
positions for about the same length of time. At the beginning of each
season when I attend the first meet, I see many new faces on deck
coaching for the other clubs in Adirondack. Heck, my old team, the Glens
Falls Y Gators, are on their 3rd head coach since I've been with Dolfins!
What's happening to us at this point is far from being the end of the
world and we will work through this change and end up in good shape.
Just enjoy the end of your summer and leave the worrying to me!