PERFORMANCE 2

Squad Lead Coach: Genevievre Monroe (Assistant Head Coach)

Email: assistantheadcoach@elmbridgephoenix.com

Squad Schedule:

*Tuesday Split 

1st + 3rd Tuesday of the month: LAND 6:15-7:15pm, SWIM 7:30-9pm

2nd + 4th Tuesday of the month: SWIM 6-7:30pm, LAND 7:45-8:45pm

If there is a 5th Tuesday this is a repeat of the 4th Tuesday.

Squad Details:

• Up to 14h swimming per week + 2h land training.
• Up to 8 swim sessions per week + 2 land training.
• Competing at L1-4 meets.
• High level of commitment and attendance required.
• Targeting County, Regional and National competitions.
• Minimum target attendance of 75%.

Squad Criteria:

1.  Desire to swim at the next level.
2. Good training etiquette.
3. Strong technique across all 4 strokes.
4. Ability to perform base training set expectations.
5. County Qualification in at least 3 events with 100m+ event AND 2 Regional consideration time.
6. Achieve at least minimum attendance.
7. All characteristics within the People, and Athlete phases of the Optimal Athlete Development Framework.
8. Clear goals for the current and next season.
9. Growth Mindset.
10. Age 12-15.

Training Set Expectations for entry:

--- 12x200@3:15
--- 8x100 Kick @2:05
--- 400m IM with strong technique
--- 800m under 12min
--- 200m legal Fly 

Competitions expectations:

1. Attendance at the National Arena Swimming League AND Junior Arena League if selected.
2. Counties, Regionals and Nationals if qualified.
3. Target meets L1-4, at least one L1 and one L3.
4. Attendance at Club Champs.
5. Support for younger swimmers at junior meets/leagues.
6. Raced 800m/1500m and at least 3x 200m Form events in competition.

Attributes and values to consider entry:

1. Positive attitude.
2. Show up early and enter water on time.
3. Excellent work ethic.
4. Clear goals for the season.
5. Inspires others around them.
6. Leadership.
7. Accountability for one’s own training outcome.
8. Asking their coach questions.

Required Equipment:

--- 2x Training Suit
--- Racing Suit
--- 2x Bottle
--- 2x Goggles
--- 2x Club Hat
--- Kickboard
--- Pull buoy
--- Fins
--- Snorkel
--- Hand Paddles
--- Band 

The movement criteria should be seen as a guide, where meeting certain criteria points is positively acknowledged by coaches and for swimmers to work towards. Movements may happen with the majority of criteria points being achieved but will always fall under the discretion of the coaching team, in the best interest of the swimmer's development. Assesment for movement generally falls under the following: Technique, Attitude, Attendance, Age, Effort, Training & Competitive Ability.