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Coaches
Lead: Coach Peter - Pkrieg@santaclaraswimclub.org
Questions?
Questions regarding practices or meets contact your coach at:
Pkrieg@santaclaraswimclub.org
Questions regarding membership or billing contact Julie at:
jcorrigan@santaclaraswimclub.org
Requirements
Age—11-12 years
Multiple 11-12 USA Swimming B Times or 1 11-12 USA Swimming BB Time
Complete 6 x 100 Free @ 1:45
Complete 4 x 100 IM @ 2:00
Complete 500 Kick @ 11:15
Tight Streamlines
3 Dolphin Kicks off walls for Fly/Back; 1-2 Dolphin Kick off walls for Free
Able to maintain breathing patterns in Fly/Free
Compete regularly in meets
Show leadership skills; listen and be attentive to coaches
Equipment Used/Required
Kick board
Fins (short)
Buoy
Snorkel
Paddles (Stroke Makers)
Dryland
Swimmer participates in multiple sports/activities
Introduction to stretching, balance and coordination skills
Introduction to games that include skipping, hopping, jumping, throwing, crawling
Attendance and Participation
Swimmers are expected to attend a minimum of 65% of practices.
Swimmers must participate in meets listed on the group’s schedule. Any swimmers who cannot attend a listed meet should communicate with the coach.
Swimmers are not allowed to participate in meets not listed on the meet schedule without coach approval.
Skills Taught
Drop and Push with 4 Underwater Dolphin Kicks
Reads the Clock (Basic Intervals)
Understand Legal Swimming
Can perform legal turns consistently
Can perform breathing patterns in practices
Knows Drill Progressions
Swimmer and Parent Education
2-3 group parent meetings per year
Understands importance of Group Warm-up/Warm Down
Encourages swimmer to communicate with coaches
Understands how to use SwimConnection/FastSwims
Continued education in Long Term Athlete Development model
Character Development/Life Skills
Swimmer knows the name of training group above
Swimmer listens to the coach suggestions and tries to make changes
Swimmer can follow directions and gives coach attention during explanations
Introduction to Goal Setting Exercises/Can talk about goals with coaches
Swimmer involves self in team activities/cheering/support of teammates/TEAM PRIDE
Resources
Time Standards - (https://www.pacswim.org/swim-meet-times/standards)
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