Development 1

Squad Coaches: Genevievre Monroe / Seb Leather

Email: Genevievre  assistantheadcoach@elmbridgephoenix.com                                       

Squad Schedule

Squad Details:

• Up to 1h swimming per week
• Up to 1 swim session per week
• Very good level of commitment and attendance recommended
• Minimum target attendance of 90%

General considerations for entry into the squad:

1. Understanding of all 4 strokes.
2. Basic understanding of skills, turns, starts.
3. Legal breaststroke kick.
4. Understanding of streamline shape.
5. Receptive to feedback and willingness to learn.
6. Age 6-8

Base Training Set Expectations for entry:

--- 100m Free and Back

--- 25m Breaststroke and Fly (within normal training sessions)

Attributes and values to consider entry:

1. Great attitude to training.
2. Be coachable.
3. Be respectful to coach and peers.
4. Show up early.
5. Ask questions.
6. Great effort.

Kit:

--- 2x Training Suit
--- 2x Bottle,  2x Goggles
--- 2x Club Hat
--- Kickboard
--- Pull buoy (3 stripes)
--- Fins

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.