Practice Expectations
You will need the following every practice but may not use them every practice:
To prepare the athlete for a Championship experience, practices have been designed in several phases. These phases are set up to do the following 1) build a foundation, 2) strengthen fundamentals, 3) increase endurance, 4) become a skilled sprinter, and 5) taper for performance. To meet these expectations athletes must do the following:
Team Meeting
We will begin each practice with an overview meeting. We will take roll, Athletes will be introduced to the purpose of the practice, the goal and objectives to achieve, and times that they should hydrate and refuel. Athletes who do not have the needed equipment, water bottle, and a refueling snack* will be excused from practice.
Dynamic Warm-up
The Dynamic warm-up will consist of one to all of the following exercises, prior to getting in the water: Jumping Jacks, Butt Kicks, Jump-rope, Arm Circles, High knees, lunges, etc.
Warm-up Set
The warm-up set will depend on the focus of the workout. It will last about 10 minutes.
Main Focus Set
The goals and objectives of the day will dictate the focus of the workouts, and setup.
Cool-down and checking for understanding.
After the cool-down, there will be a knowledge check to make sure the athlete understood the purpose of the set, and help them recognize the process.
Swim Meet Expectations
USA Swim Meets – Athletes will enter at their own cost, and enter the amount and type of events desired. Athletes times count towards the end of season goal of qualifying for Senior State, and possibly a National Meet. USA Swim Meet times do not qualify an athlete for UHSAA 6A State.
High School Meets – Athletes events are chosen by the Head Coach to meet the needs of the Meet, and to win the meet. Athletes times in Invitational, Region, and State Meets do count for USA Swim Times for Senior State and National Meets.
- Swim Suit, Caps, & Goggles
- Fins
- Paddles
- Pull-buoy
- Snorkel (for swimming not scuba)
- Drag Suit
- A mesh bag to store them.
To prepare the athlete for a Championship experience, practices have been designed in several phases. These phases are set up to do the following 1) build a foundation, 2) strengthen fundamentals, 3) increase endurance, 4) become a skilled sprinter, and 5) taper for performance. To meet these expectations athletes must do the following:
Team Meeting
We will begin each practice with an overview meeting. We will take roll, Athletes will be introduced to the purpose of the practice, the goal and objectives to achieve, and times that they should hydrate and refuel. Athletes who do not have the needed equipment, water bottle, and a refueling snack* will be excused from practice.
Dynamic Warm-up
The Dynamic warm-up will consist of one to all of the following exercises, prior to getting in the water: Jumping Jacks, Butt Kicks, Jump-rope, Arm Circles, High knees, lunges, etc.
Warm-up Set
The warm-up set will depend on the focus of the workout. It will last about 10 minutes.
Main Focus Set
The goals and objectives of the day will dictate the focus of the workouts, and setup.
Cool-down and checking for understanding.
After the cool-down, there will be a knowledge check to make sure the athlete understood the purpose of the set, and help them recognize the process.
Swim Meet Expectations
USA Swim Meets – Athletes will enter at their own cost, and enter the amount and type of events desired. Athletes times count towards the end of season goal of qualifying for Senior State, and possibly a National Meet. USA Swim Meet times do not qualify an athlete for UHSAA 6A State.
High School Meets – Athletes events are chosen by the Head Coach to meet the needs of the Meet, and to win the meet. Athletes times in Invitational, Region, and State Meets do count for USA Swim Times for Senior State and National Meets.
