PERFORMANCE 1

Squad Lead Coach: Seb Leather (Head Coach)

Email: headcoach@elmbridgephoenix.com

Squad Schedule

*Tuesday Split 

1st + 3rd Tuesday of the month: SWIM 6-7:30pm, LAND 7:45-8:45pm

2nd + 4th Tuesday of the month: LAND 6:15-7:15pm, SWIM 7:30-9pm

If there is a 5th Tuesday this is a repeat of the 4th Tuesday.

Squad Details:

• Up to 14h swimming per week + 2h land work
• Up to 8 swim sessions per week + 2 land training sessions
• Competing at L1-4 meets
• High level of commitment and attendance required
• Targeting County, Regional and National competitions
• Minimum target attendance of 75%

General considerations for entry into the squad:

1. Desire to swim at the next level.
2. Good training etiquette.
3. Strong technique across all 4 strokes.
4. Ability to perform base training set expectations.
5. County Qualification in at least 5 events AND 4 regional consideration times AND 1 Regional Auto time.
6. Achieve at least minimum attendance.
7. All characteristics within the People, Athlete and Performer phases of the Optimal Athlete Development Framework.
8. Clear short, medium and long term goals.
9. Growth Mindset.
10. Age (end of year) 13+.

Training set expectations for entry: 

--- 30x100@1:30
--- 1500m under 22min
--- 8x150 Kick @3:00
--- 20x50 Fly @1:05 with required technique
--- 8x200 Back @3:15
--- 10x100 Br @2:00 with required technique 

Competitions Expectations: 

1. Attendance at the National Arena Swimming League if selected.
2. Counties, Regionals and Nationals if qualified.
3. Target meets L1-4, at least one L1 and one L3.
4. Attendance at Club Champs.
5. Support for younger swimmers at junior meets/leagues.
6. Raced 800m/1500m in Competition.

Attributes and values to consider entry: 

1. Positive attitude.
2. Show up early and enter water on time.
3. Excellent work ethic.
4. Helping teammates and younger swimmers.
5. Clear and ambitious goals, short, medium and long term.
6. Inspires others around them.
7. Leadership.
8. Accountability for one’s own training outcome.

Required Equipment:

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

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.