Development 4

Squad Lead Coach: Seb Stearn-Reid

Email:  coach.seb@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 Counties and open meets
• Minimum target attendance of 90%

General considerations for entry into the squad:

1. Ability to perform base training set expectations.
2. Be able to push and glide in a strong streamline shape with fly kicking.
3. All start variations and competitive turns with good technique.
4. Basic understanding of the pace clock and following a set.
5. Achieve minimum average attendance.
6. Age 8-10

Base Training Set Expectations for entry:

--- Able to complete a set of 800m (8x100m)
--- Swim 800m Free continuously
--- 200m Freestyle, Backstroke and IM with good technique
--- 75m Breaststroke and Fly with legal technique

Competition expectations:

1. Attendance at National Arena League AND Junior League if selected.
2. Attendance of at least 1 open meet a term, L1-L4. 
3. Club Champs.
4. Targeting 100m/200m events.

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.