Development 2

Squad Coaches: Fabio Gohar / Matt Baird

Email: Genevievre  assistantheadcoach@elmbridgephoenix.com                                       

Squad Schedule

Squad Details:

• Up to 2h swimming per week
• Up to 2 swim sessions per week
• Very good level of commitment and attendance recommended
• Minimum target attendance of 90%

General considerations for entry into the squad:

1. Ability to perform base training set expectations.
2. Ability to swim all 4 strokes.
3. Development of skills with streamline positions.
4. Basic understanding of underwater fly kick.
5. Performing main competitive turns during session.
6. Competent start.
7. Receptive to feedback and willingness to learn.
8. Age 6-9

Base Training Set Expectations for entry:

--- Able to complete a set of 400m (8x50m)
--- Swim 400m continuously in training
--- 50m Breaststroke and Fly with legal technique

Competition expectations:

Potential to attend some Level 4 meets.

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

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.