Competitive 2

Squad Lead Coach: Beau Doran

Email: beau@elmbridgephoenix.com

Squad Schedule

Squad Details:

• Up to 8h swimming per week
• Up to 5 swim sessions per week
• Competing at L1-4 meets
• Very good  level of commitment and attendance recommended
• Targeting Counties and open meets
• Minimum target attendance of 70%

Considerations for entry into the squad:

1. Actively competing and willingness to improve.
2. Understand the requirements of moving to the next level.
3. Good ability to do all 4 strokes.
4. Competent in all 7 turns and all starts.
5. Be coachable and accept feedback openly.
6. Be respectful to your coach and peers.
7. Minimum of 1 Open Meet a term.
8. Working towards County qualification.
9. Age (end of year) 13+

Training Set Expectations for entry:

--- 10x200@3:20
--- 8x100 Kick @2:15
--- 200m IM with required technique
--- 100m all 4 strokes with required technique
--- 3x 200m strokes with required technique

Competition Expectations:

1. Attendance at the National Arena Swimming League if selected.
2. Counties and Regionals if qualified.
3. Target meets L1-4, at least one Open Meet a term.
4. Attendance at Club Champs.
5. Support for younger swimmers at junior meets/leagues.

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. Accountability for one’s own training outcome.
7. Leadership.
8. Asking their coach questions.

Kit:

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

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.