* Swimmers are expected to report to the pool deck 15 minutes before the assigned training time.
Mission |
The mission of our Gold training group is to foster an environment that focuses on the development of top swimmers in their age-groups. These swimmers will work to achieve qualifying standards commensurate with their developmental levels. Swimmers will learn to have a stronger grasp of stroke mechanics and will be introduced to high level swim topics such as race strategy, heart rate training and meet best practices. |
Goals |
- On board an expert level of stroke technique, including all strokes, underwater applications, starts and transitions.
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Achieve MI State Qualifying Standards and consistently place in the top 16 at MI State meets.
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Additional Goal setting related to each athlete’s individualized path.
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Develop athletes who are wholly committed to their athletic life, inside and outside of the pool.
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Target Meets |
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Expectations |
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Required to attend ALL training sessions. Attendance below the minimal seasonal average of 75%, will be grounds reassignment at the Head Coach’s discretion.
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Swimmers are expected to take responsibility for their swimming; being on time and prepared with full equipment kit. Swimmers should communicate changes in their schedule directly with the Lead Group Coach.
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Participation in all scheduled competitions is required for continued membership in this group. Swimmers are expected to attend and compete in all events as chosen by the Lead Group Coach.
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Advancement Criteria |
In order to advance to the Gold group athletes must demonstrate the ability and desire to:
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At least 11 years of age at that season’s championship competition and not yet in High School.
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Attend 75% of the groups practices
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Has the ability to read, understand, and follow more complex intervals
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Can consistently complete a proper streamline until their hips are under the Backstroke flags
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Can consistently complete the following training sets
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PLEASE NOTE: The above listing should only serve as a rough criterion for selection to this group. Placement in this group is at the discretion of the Lead Group Coach and the Head Coach. |