PERFORMANCE SQUAD

Lead Coach: Paul Ritchie (Head Coach)

Support Coaches: James Clarke, Michelle Pike

Total hrs per week: 13

Target Age Range: 14 yrs +

Minimum expected attendance: 83%

Minimum competitions (p.a.): 7

Training Standard: 20 x 100m on 1:25

Current Squad Capacity: 12 swimmers

Training Fees: £125 per month

Information

Swimmers in this squad will have a positive attitude, strong work and team ethic and the desire and potential to perform at National level.  This squad will consist of qualifying swimmers who fit the criteria outlined above. If the number of swimmers reaching the required entry standards for this squad exceeds capacity, professional judgement will be applied by the lead coach.

To remain in this squad swimmers are expected to:

• Have the technical skills and ability
• Have the correct training approach and ethos, be prepared to accept and maintain a lifestyle change.
• Be able to accept accountability, responsibility and independence for results in competition and start to take ownership of their training program and swimming.
• To respect ALL coaching staff, have a willingness to learn and keep good lane discipline.
• Support all aspects of Street and District SC from the coaching staff, teammates in training and competition and follow the competitive and social programme.
• Act as a positive role model for other swimmers in the club.

Training Schedule

Targets

Achieve Regional and National times, look to develop athletic performance.