10&U Development Group
This group is comprised of novice swimmers. Emphasis is placed on developing the fundamentals of all four competitive strokes, starts and turns. Swimmers will learn body balance, under water streamlining, and kick outs. They will learn how to control their body. This enhances coordination to help improve their mechanics. The practices are geared to creating a fun and enjoyable atmosphere for learning.
Practice Limits – 10&U Dev. may train 3 – 4 practices out of the 4 offered per week.
10&U Advanced Group
Swimmers in the 10&U Adv. group will work on refining the basics of the four competitive strokes while focusing on technique through stroke-specific drills and kicking sets. An emphasis will also be placed on aerobic development, and racing techniques will be introduced. Swimmers must demonstrate readiness for this group through listening to coaches, understanding and applying instructions, and being a great teammate. Within our age groups we understand that athletes may be at different points in their development. Coaches will work to organize swimmers in each group with lane assignments and intervals.
Practice Limits – 10&U Adv. are allowed to train 4 practices out of the 5 offered per week.
11/12 Groups:
11-12 swimmers will focus on refining their strokes through stroke-specific technique drills, while increasing their aerobic endurance and anaerobic capacity through challenging swim and kick sets designed to prepare them for the next level. More advanced training and racing strategies will be introduced with the goal of preparing swimmers for more advanced races. Swimmers will be expected to add distances of 200 yards/meters and higher in multiple strokes (or IM) to their swim meet event lists. Within our age groups, we understand that athletes may be at different points in their development. Coaches will work to organize each group with lane assignments and intervals to fit specific skills.
Practice Limits – 11-12’s are allowed to train 5 practices out of the 6 offered per week. This swim group will be limited to 60-65 swimmers.
13-14 Group
This group is designed to meet the needs of the 13 -14 swimmer who has been in the program and has achieved a designated level of success based on effort, practice consistency, meet participation, and time standard achievement. This group will allow a much smoother and more prepared transition to the Senior & National groups. This group will be specifically working towards seasonal goals which include developing a good work ethic, continued stroke and technique development, goal setting for meets, and a love of racing! Within our age groups, we understand that athletes may be at different points in their development. Coaches will work to organize each group with lane assignments and intervals to fit specific lane. If you are 14 years old and in high school, you have the option to swim with the senior group. If you qualify for summer Speedo Sectional times standards you have the option to swim with the National Group with Coach Dave’s approval.
Senior Group
Swimmers in this group are introduced to more advanced mental and physical training concepts and learn how to maximize these skills. Goal setting and race strategies also continue to be developed. Workouts are designed to improve endurance, speed, and stroke technique. Another main goal within this group is to be a gateway to the National Team. Still at this level, we understand that athletes swim for both performance and social reasons.
National Group
This group is comprised of swimmers at the highest ability level. The national group focuses on maximizing mental, physical and team building skills. Goal setting and race strategy are always being further developed. Endurance, speed, and a level of stroke technique perfection is worked on at the highest level. Total commitment to all aspects of training and competition is expected from this group.
Requirements for the National group: USA Swimming Sectional standards in LC 2022 and be able to train at the ability of the group.
