Red Squad

Red Squad | Ages 11 - 13 (11 as of December 1st of current training season)

Red is for swimmers 11-13 years old who have a solid technique base in all four strokes. This squad continues to build from the foundation established in White Squad and continues to emphasize stroke technique and kicking while beginning to implement aerobic training through increased yardage and test sets. Swimmers build on endurance based freestyle and train for the longer events of each stroke and venture to compete in all strokes and distances as appropriate for their age group. They continue to improve their championship mindset by building confidence and further developing coping skills concurrent with perceived disappointment as swimmers mature in the sport. Red offers five practices each week.

Standards of Training and Performance for swimmers on Red Squad:

  • Red Squad offers 5 practices per week and swimmers are encouraged to attend at least 3 practices per week for the full duration of practice. 
  • Swimmers should have an IMR Score or have achieved two (2) 10 & Under MV Champs Time Standards.
  • Swimmers are expected to be able to consistently complete 75 minute practice sessions as instructed, by swimming the entire set in the prescribed manner without stopping, walking on the bottom or getting out. 
  • Swimmers are expected to give a consistent and focused effort throughout practice while demonstrating the ability to:
  • Accurately counts and computes distances 
  • Ability to use the pace clock 
  • Leave on time during sets
  • Performing all turns legally
  • Starting from and finishing to the wall
  • Swimmers are encouraged to attend at least two WSC hosted swim meets and one away meet per season and aim to achieve an IMX Score each season. Swimmers eligible for Championship meets are highly encouraged to attend.
  • Swimmers will show personal initiative by being on-time and prepared for practice, demonstrating the ability to communicate directly with their coach and listen to and/or apply recommendations, and personifies sportsmanship and leadership by showing respect for the Coaching staff, fellow teammates, volunteers and WSC facility at all times.

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Coaching Staff

Lead Coach: Jason Heppler

Coaches Assisting: Jack Quah, Chloe Thome, Sydney Turner, Sam Knapp

 

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