Lead: Coach Zach - zgreymont@santaclaraswimclub.org
Questions?
Questions regarding practices or meets contact your coach at:
zgreymont@santaclaraswimclub.org
Questions regarding membership or billing contact Julie at:
jcorrigan@santaclaraswimclub.org
Requirements
Age—15 years old or start of 9th Grade school year
Legally complete all four strokes
Tight Streamlines
3 Dolphin Kicks off walls for Fly/Back; 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
Snorkel
Buoy
Paddles (stroke makers/catalyst size: small)
Dryland
Core
Proper Form
Attention to detail
Attendance and Participation
Although there is not an attendance requirement for this group, swimmers are encouraged to attend 2-3 practices per week.
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
Positive Contributor to Team Environment
Resources
Time Standards - (https://www.pacswim.org/swim-meet-times/standards)