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Age Standard:
9 and Up
Time Standard Requirement:
One 9-10 December invite time and one 9-10 blue time in two different strokes
Training Time per Week:
5-6 sessions/1-1 ¼ hrs each
Volume/Session:
3,000-5,000 yds
Yearly Training:
40-45 weeks
Training Objectives:
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Stroke Technique - All strokes
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Racing skills, starts, turns, moderate pacing
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Aerobic endurance
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Sculling drills
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Speed and acceleration at 50-100 yds
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Greater mix of training methods (aerobic training)
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Flexibility
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General body strength
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Movement coordination
Motor Learning Objectives:
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Improve stroke technique and learn race skills (i.e. using the clock, pacing, accelerating, and finishing strong)
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Consolidate stroke development
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Improve conditioning components of endurance and speed while maintaining stroke technique
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Develop simple race strategy and tactics
Knowledge and Attitudes:
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Enjoyment of pool practice
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Become part of the club and team culture
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Begin to function with less direct supervision
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Make positive decisions regarding training, i.e. eating habits, attendance etc.
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Maintain a daily notebook/log
Competition Objectives:
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Club ABC meets leading up to Age Group Invites
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Skill development and improvement
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Increase number of events to swim at meets
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Increase length of events to swim at meets
Swimmer assignment maybe subject to coaches discretion - Rev. 05/10
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