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
© 2021 Blackpool Aquatics ASC