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National Focus
Group
The National
Focus Group represents the highest level of practice and coaching
available with the South Shore YMCA Strypers. Swimmers in the
National focus Group are working to achieve the highest levels of
both YMCA and USA Swimming. Swimmers are considered for this group
based on a combination of three main criteria:
1. Readiness
and ability to execute the practice.
2. Meet performances.
3. Age.
*National Focus Group
invitees are selected by the Head Coach.
Equipment: two
pair of goggles; cap; short fins; drag suit; kickboard; power
paddles; speed paddles; snorkel with relief valve.
(All
equipment is the responsibility of the athlete and must be brought
to every practice).
Goals:
Swimmer is
working toward the following accomplishments:
- 4 x 400 IM @
5.50.
- 4 x 100 kick @ 1.20.
- 10 x 100 freestyle @ 1.10.
and any one of the following:
- 24 x 100 freestyle @ 1.12 (Women) and 1.08 (Men).
- 24 x 100 backstroke @ 1.20 (Women) and 1.15 (Men).
- 24 x 100 breastroke @ 1.30 (Women) and 1.25 (Men).
- 24 x 100 butterfly @ 1.20 (Women) and 1.15 (Men).
Training
Program:
Coaches
and swimmers are focused on developing a comprehensive training
regime, accounting for stroke refinement, increased aerobic and
anaerobic capacity, event-specific dry-land routine, mental skills
and balanced nutrition for athletes.
Character
Development and Life Skills
Championships
Behaviour and Accountability:
1. The swimmer
accepts the responsibility of being a leader and/or role model by
working with younger swimmers. The swimmer leads by being a
positive example.
2. The swimmer understands the importance of seasonal, yearly, and
quadrennial planning and the consistency of the plan within each of
the cycles.
3. The swimmer recognizes the effects of poor communication.
4. The swimmer demonstrates the attributes of quality
sportsmanship.
Work
Ethic and Self-Discipline:
1. The swimmer
takes pride in doing the little things well and goes beyond the
call of duty.
2. The swimmer demonstrates self-motivation.
3 . The swimmer is able to explain the rationale of the five
categories of banned substance.
4 . The swimmer deomstrates an understanding of the short and long
term effects of performance enhancing drugs.
Time
Management:
The swimmer
has mastered time management skills so outside activities do not
interfere with practice and meet attendance.
Commitment
and Loyalty:
1. The swimmer
understands the nee to sacrifice self interest for team goals.
2. The swimmer demonstrates commitment to his or her team by
continued dedicated membership.
Social
Awareness:
1. The swimmer
willingly and enthusiastically leads SSYS initiatives designed to
increase awareness and practically assist those less
fortunate.
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