Lead: Coach Dave - dmeck@santaclaraswimclub.org
Assist: Coach Joey - jgracia@santaclaraswimclub.org
Questions?
Questions regarding practices or meets contact your coach at:
dmeck@santaclaraswimclub.org
Questions regarding membership or billing contact Julie at:
jcorrigan@santaclaraswimclub.org
Requirements
Age—15 years old or summer after 9th Grade schoolyear
Pacific Swimming Senior 2 Qualifying Times
Complete 10 x 100 Free @ 1:30
Complete 5 x 200 IM @ 3:30
Complete 1000 Kick under 18:00
Follow SCSC dryland training program
Tight Streamlines
5 Dolphin Kicks off walls for Fly/Back; 2 Dolphin Kicks off walls for Free
Able to maintain breathing patterns in Fly/Free
Committed to attending Championship Meet for season
Great Attitude; Great Work Ethic; Great Teammate
Equipment Used/Required
Kick board
Fins
Snorkel
Buoy
Paddles (stroke makers)
Dryland
Core
Proper Form
Attention to detail
Attendance and Participation
Swimmers are expected to attend a minimum of 70% 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
Concepts of aerobic and anaerobic training
Ability to change speed while maintaining stroke efficiency
Maintains proper technique under increased training loads.
Understands tempo, stroke rate, and stroke count; applies this to race strategies.
Willing to make technical changes
Begins college search/ college recruitment process.
Swimmer and Parent Education
Diet
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)