Elite National

 

“This team shall be known for its hard work, determination, courage, motivation, excellence and a will to win. Let our team behave admirably, with integrity and sportsmanship. We believe in a sound mind, in a sound body and a spirit that is not afraid, and in clean sports that develop these qualities. We believe in honesty and truthfulness, without which we cannot win the respect and confidence of my fellow men. We Believe in Belief and we relish in Challenging the Moment.” 

 

 

Senior Elite National - This group focuses it’s training and competitive efforts at the highest levels of USA Swimming including National and International competitions.  Swimmers in this group participate with Tsunami Swim Team straight through the year with the exception being college swimmers.  Entrance into the Senior Elite Program requires a very special commitment aimed at success on the National level.  Additional practices may be added at coach’s discretion and do count towards attendance requirements. The Senior Elite National swimmer is a positive, hard-working example not only for the Tsunami program, but also for USA Swimming as a whole. The Tsunami Elite National athlete actions and goals reflect the mission statement of USA Swimming: to build, promote, and achieve competitive success.  Ultimately, National Coach has final say in group appointments and entry is by invite only.

 

Criteria to remain in the Elite National group

 

  • 90% attendance - *Coach retains discretion of accepting absences which do not count against attendance figure
  • Actions and attitudes match goal of Elite National group packet which will be distributed
  • Limited interference from high school competitions. 
  • Swimmers must dual participate and set up participation with Head coach prior to practicing with Elite.
  • Active in club fundraising or clinics offered for younger team members
  • Must live lifestyle appropriate for achieving greatest personal success - Nutrition, no drugs, tobacco products
  • Display history of above requirements BEFORE being allowed into Senior Elite National group
  • Ability to train at or above a level appropriate for current experience and speed
  • Min 2 Sectional Cuts within previous 12 months of renewed registration
  • Swimmers arriving late will be counted against attendance
  • Willingness to perform every event (every distance) prescribed by the Head Coach

 

Goals and Expectations of the Senior National Group:

 

  • National Swimmers are expected to do everything within their power to reach their own personal potential
  • Demonstrate good leadership by helping your teammates reach their goals by your positive encouragement and actions.  You should have the support of your family to help you reach Elite level performances.
  • Actively improve "Hidden Training": (nutrition, sleep, psychological factors, massage, dryland, weights)
  • Consideration – Junior National + 3 sec/100 for freestyle, + 4 sec/100 others, Min 2 Sectional Cuts within previous 12 months of renewed registration
  • College swimmers are welcome to participate with Tsunami Swim Team.