Lead: Coach Sveta - svetlana@santaclaraswimclub.org
Questions?
Questions regarding practices or meets contact your coach at:
svetlana@santaclaraswimclub.org
Questions regarding membership or billing contact Julie at:
jcorrigan@santaclaraswimclub.org
Requirements
Age—13-14 years/ 7-8th grade
Multiple 13-14 USA Swimming B Times or 1 13-14 USA Swimming BB Time
Complete 8 x 100 Free @ 1:40
Complete 4 x 200 IM @ 3:45
Complete 800 Kick under 16:00
Follow SAC dryland training program
Tight Streamlines
4-5 Dolphin Kicks off walls for Fly/Back; 2-3 Dolphin Kicks off walls for Free
Able to maintain breathing patterns in Fly/Free
Compete regularly in meets
Great Attitude; Great Work Ethic; Great Teammate
Equipment Used/Required
Boards
Fins
Snorkel
Buoy
Paddles (stroke makers)
Dryland
Core
Proper Form
Attention to detail
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
Leaving walls correctly
Knowing how to read the clock
Knowing how to: build, pace, negative split, descend, best average, stroke count, all legal strokes
Continue working on Starts and Turns
Willing to make technical changes
Goal Setting
Swimmer and Parent Education
Diet
Taper
Social Media
Attitudes
Character Development/Life Skills
Championship Behavior
Self-motivation.
Can ignore negative influences
Take responsibility for their sport (actions and attendance)
Desire to be your best
Work Ethic
Time Management
Resources
Time Standards - (https://www.pacswim.org/swim-meet-times/standards)