Silver Coast Squad Criteria:


Goal – aerobic capacity working toward breakpoint volume

Coaching Objectives

          • Build aerobic capacity

          • Physical development

           • Land work

           • Competition preparation

          • Tactical preparation (race plan)

          • More involvement in their training plan

         • Liaising with other agencies/coaches

         • Fine tune skills

Sessions minimum 5-6

Criteria

         • Ability to swim 4 strokes at a high standard at a competitive level

         • Be able to swim various distances in appropriate strokes

         • Demonstrate pace awareness

         • Understand warm up and swim down protocols

         • Ensure that stretching and flexibility are part of your training plan

        • Understand injury prevention methods

        • Participate in team competitions if you are selected

        • Consistently meet the minimum required sessions

Final decision on any squad moves is at the discretion of the coach