Meet Our Team

All of our SKYHIGH Team are experienced and have been selected because they have been part of our program for years. 
Our Coaches  and Coaches in Training (CIT) Program helps develop our staff leadership, safety and skill development.

SKYHIGH Coaching Team

Staff group photo

Assistant Coaching Staff

John Slyer

John Slyer

Head Coach & Director

Kathy Slyer

Kathy Slyer

Head Coach & Registrar

*SKYHIGH Notice of Safe Operating Procedures and Practices

Although we are not a certified day camp regulated by the New York State Department of Health, we do maintain a high level of supervision that meets or exceeds the New York State Department of Health 7-2 requirements.

• We check the New York State Sex Offender Registry prior to hiring all staff. 
• All staff are trained in child abuse identification and reporting requirements.
• We are SafeSport Certified every 2 years with yearly refreshers uscenterforsafesport.org
• We comply with criminal background checks by NCSI every 2 years solutions.ncsisafe.com  
• Our minimum staff to child (athlete) ratio is 1:6 or better during activities.
• All staff are trained in safety management for each activity, emergency first aid, CPR and waterfront lifeguarding.
• All staff and athletes are supervised by an experienced Waterfront Lifeguard & Water Safety Instructor, Outdoor Emergency Care & CPR Instructor.
• Injuries and illnesses do occur infrequently and we immediately provide first aid and notify parents.  All injuries are reported to USA Triathlon, which is our sanctioning body and our insurance carrier.
  
  *Legal Notice Required by Sports Camps in New York State
  
  This camp is not regulated or inspected by the New York State Department of Health and is not required to obtain a Department of Health permit. 
  This sports camp is not required to follow Department of Health regulations, including, checking the state sex offender registry prior to hiring staff; maintaining minimum staff-to-child ratios; hiring medical personnel; or reporting injuries or illnesses to the Department of Health.
  
  If you have any questions about our credentials please contact us via email or phone at:
  [email protected]
  518-281-6480