03 March 2011

Coach Rick and Coach Mike


By now you have probably heard the news- Coach Rick and Coach Mike are coming to Stonybrook Day Camp!!!! We know that many are very familiar with these fabulous coaches and thrilled they are joining us as the feedback has been extremely positive- but we also know there are some in our community who don’t know why this is such great news. We think they might want to know- why the hype? And many have been asking- what will they be doing?

Working in athletics for over 15 years, Rick Petrosine is Co-owner of Coaches on the Run and Sports Universe (Livingston facility). In this capacity, he coordinates and runs sports enrichment classes for schools and township recreation departments. He previously served as the Youth Sports Director for the West Essex YMCA for over 10 years, where he ran leagues, mini-camps and intensive programs.

Rick will be bringing his sports expertise to camp and he will be running clinics for our junior and upper level camps. We have seen him in action and where he goes the kids follow with bats, balls and smiles. He has an incredible way of making sports fun and manageable for kids of all ages and abilities. He focuses on good sportsmanship and skills and we are certain he will challenge our campers in a way that helps them grow and strengthens their athletic abilities. His expertise will only strengthen our already strong athletics program and allow our sports specialists to focus more on electives and hobbies.


Mike Rubinstein, Partners with Coach Rick in Coaches on the Run and Sports Universe (Livingston facility) have worked together for many years, and is also the owner of NJ Safety First Management Company, a full service aquatics safety company that trains (American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, CPR and First Aid) and supervises aquatics staff. The company handles all operations including pool maintenance, staffing and operations. He previously served as the Senior Program Director at the West Essex YMCA for 9 years and in this capacity he was responsible for supervising the Competitive Aquatic Director, the Teen Director and the Youth Director. He was in charge of the aquatic safety team and was responsible for all swim lessons, pool chemistry, facility safety checks, and all other aquatic related issues. He was responsible for additional aquatic facilities including the Memorial Town Pool in Livingston, the Maplewood Country Club, and the South Mountain YMCA at Columbia High School. At these sites he designed and implemented swim curriculum, among other tasks.

His pool management experience is extensive and this summer Coach Mike will be the Aquatics Director at Stonybrook where he will oversee our swim program and our swim facilities. Things have a way of coming full circle because many years ago Coach Mike was the person who trained Roger Black for his Lifeguard, CPR and First Aid certifications. According to Roger, Coach Mike is great and having him at camp will bring an already incredibly strong swim program to the next level.

Hope this helps explain our excitement!!!!!



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2 comments:

  1. We are all so excited for them to join Stonybrook, I know my girls will love them!

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