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Senior
Pre-Elite- Individuals in this group
focus their training and competing efforts at the Divisional, Zone,
& Sectional level. Swimming and the “team”
concept is a very high priority for those in this
group. Swimmers in this group must participate in holiday
training camps and be willing to make-up missed
practices. Swimmers also must set a good example for the
younger swimmers by attending our Team Championships, which include
Division I’s, Zones, Sectionals, if they qualify. Training and accountability of workout
execution is the focus. This program is intended to provide both a
stepping stone for athletes intending to be successful in the
Tsunami National program and also provide a demanding and
comprehensive training program for those athletes who cannot meet
the attendance, commitment, and/or training requirement of the
Elite National program. Senior swimmers are expected to attend
75% of workouts and communicate with the senior coach about their
training schedule, including goals. Swimmers entering the
Senior Pre-Elite program must be at least 13 years old and complete
four of the following six before entering the
group:
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10x100@
1:15
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8x50 @ :50
kick
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Swim under
1:00 in 100YD freestyle for
girls/ :56 for boys
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Swim 13-14
Division I qualifying times in main events (2)
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Kick 1x50 under
:30 with fins
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30 pushups
in 1:00
Goals and
Expectations of the Senior Pre-Elite Group to remain in the
group:
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Prepare athletes
for Division I, Zone, and Sectional Level and for movement into
Senior National group (if so desired)
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To consistently
improve commitment level, sportsmanship, and training/racing
ability from season to season or maintain status - this includes
hidden nutrition such as massage therapy, strength training,
diet
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Set short-term
and long-term personal and swimming goals and turn them in to Head
Coach
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Actively improve
distance per stroke and skill level
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Attendance should
improve, not decline as the athlete matures – 75% to maintain
status up until and upon completion of their high school swimming
seasons, swimmers arriving late will be counted against
attendance
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Display ability
to train appropriately for the athlete’s experience and
stated goals
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Swimmers should
be positive representatives of the Tsunami Swim Team when
representing their high school team. Swimmers are expected to maintain
attendance requirements up until and upon conclusion of their high
school swimming seasons.
Other areas of swimmer
Accountability: Pre-Elite
1.
Swimmer learns
to accept the responsibility for his/her performance and take
ownership of their swimming
2.
Swimmer learns
coping strategies to deal with peer pressure
3.
Swimmer learns
coping strategies to deal with parent pressure
4.
Swimmer
understands and performs personal race strategies
5.
Swimmer
demonstrates an ability to balance school, social, swimming and
family
6.
Swimmer can
effectively communicate her/his commitment to her/his parent, coach
and teammates
7.
Swimmer knows
the team goals and will take an active part in developing specific
and attainable practice goals
8.
Swimmer
understands the relationship between his/her personal commitment
level and results
Pre-Elite Group Coach: Tom Kleiboeker - MO / Rob Cole - KS
Workout Days/Times:
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