Development 3

Squad Coaches: Gino Rosato / Seb Leather 

Email: Seb: headcoach@elmbridgephoenix.com                                    

Squad Schedule

Squad Details:

• Up to 3h swimming per week
• Up to 3 swim sessions per week
• Competing at Level 3/4 Meets
• Very good level of commitment and attendance recommended
• Targeting open meets
• Minimum target attendance of 90%

General considerations for entry into the squad:

1. Ability to perform base training set expectations.
2. Consistently able to use streamline position on starts and push off's.
3. Understanding of all 7 competitive turns and ability to do these every turn in training.
4. Awareness of the pace clock.
5. Competent start.
6. Receptive to feedback and willingness to learn.
7. Age 8-9

Base Training Set Expectations for entry:

--- Able to complete a set of 600m (8x75m)
--- Swim 600m Free continuously
--- 100m Free Kick
--- 50m Breaststroke and Fly with good technique

Competition expectations:

1. Club Champs.
2. Level 4 meets.
3. Level 3 Open Meets, at least 1 per term.
4. Targeting 50m/100m events in all strokes.

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.