PhoenixAzul: Masters Swim Coach.

In the Master's that I used to attend the swim coach was in her early 20's.

She really earned everyone's respect because she knows what she's talking about as far as technique.  She swam with us a few nights...we had 2 coaches...and wow,  can she swim.

The only problem was she is not a triathlete, so she didn't understand when the season became close most of us wanted to do longer stuff... no more sprints.

She is now getting ready to do her first tri this summer.

You will be just fine and good luck!

I like a lot of correction, but don't be surprised if most people don't. I can't believe all the people in my club who take it personally when they get corrected. They say something like, "Oh I usually do that, but my calf hurts, or whatever." The corrections are what I am there for, but some people are just there to swim and don't really care about improving. I can respect that I guess, it's just the childish responses that get me. Anyway, moving on.

It's always fun to do some relays maybe for the last 10 minutes of practice as it gives you practice going off the blocks and meet teammates from lanes that you don't usually get to socialize with.

I wouldn't worry about your age. I'm sure you'll be fine. I've had some coaches in their early 20s. You only have to be 18 to join the masters club here, so there's been lots of younger swimmers as well.

Have fun.

Cool to see you're excited about what you'll be doing - this is great!

From your description, though, it sounds like you're going to tell them everything they need to know, everything you want to do, etc., etc.  While *EVERYTHING* you want to do or say might be valid, allow some dialog to develop.  IOW, give the recipients of your fountain of enthusiasm/knowledge the opportunity to tell you what they would like help with?  Ask them "What do you think about" questions related to what you described in your OP.  What we think relative to what your group thinks might be completely different.  Don't try to anticipate their every need - you'll come to know this through the process of simple discourse.  Try to find out where people "are" and meet them there; learn about their hopes/dreams/desires and help bring them there.

To my point, we had a young fellow speak at our last tri club meeting who is very knowledgeable about the subject of orthotics.  He came to speak about how proper orthotics can make or break a person with regards to their athletic endeavors, especially if they're dealing with injuries and the like.  Instead of sharing with us his background and a bit of the work he did and then *engaging* the group in a discussion, he just continued to drone on and on...he pretty much lost everybody (oh, we didn't just get up and leave) and I seriously doubt he'll get too much in the way of further inquiries because he turned everybody off...

All the best in this endeavor and kudos to you for taking it on and for your great attitude!!