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P2

 

Training Year

 

Sept-Nov

 Transition & build macro cycle

 Training with competition

 Emphasis on training & competition-low/medium intensity

 High volume with no specific competition preparation

Nov-Feb

Preparation macro cycle

Skill development camp (when groups established)

Feb-May

1st competition macro cycle - main focus NW age & youth competition

May-Aug

2nd competition macro cycle - main focus ASA age & youth championships

 

 *Team meetings will be held approximately every 5-6 weeks on a Saturday after training. Squad coaches will keep you updated

Core Curriculum

•Development of stroke drills

•Introduction to test sets and recording information

•Ability to complete & keep records of training and competition results

•Quality pull & kick sets

•Development of speed/endurance capabilities

•Development of basic speed

•Ability to swim for long periods at steady state (100m Pb +20sec pace)

•Training based on pace, HR, perceived exhaustion & swimmer is aware of training intensities required

•Swimmers responsible for their own equipment

•Goal setting is a process done by coach and swimmer

•Varied standard of competitions and show development of race strategies at major meets

•Stretching & mobilization exercises are becoming more complex & showing good technique

•Positive & mature attitude showed towards training & competition

•Show progression in training sets over agreed training periods

•Knowledge of nutrition & mental strategies gained through information delivered by coach & program

 

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