|
THUNDER
GROUP COACH:
Chrissy
Wheat
ASSISTANT
COACHES – Meghan Miles, Kaitlyn
Pressley
GROUP EMPHASIS:
Thunder is the
beginning group for Lawrence Swim Team. The main focus of the group
will be technical development. Swimmers will learn the importance
of correct body position and a strong/consistent kick for all
strokes. They start the process of learning basic total immersion
swimming drills that are used throughout the LST program. Starts
and Turns will also be introduced. Coaches will educate athletes on
proper workout routines and behavior.
AGE
REQUIREMENTS: Thunder consists of swimmers
ages 8 and younger.
ATTENDANCE
REQUIREMENTS: None however it is
recommended that a swimmer attend a minimum of 2 practices per
week. 3-4 will be offered.
SKILL
REQUIREMENTS: Swimmers must be able to
complete 25 yards of legal freestyle and 25 yards of legal
backstroke.
COMPETITIONS:
At least two meets per month are offered but attendance at the meet
is not required. In the winter this group is only required to
attend our conference meet and any LST hosted regular season
events. During the summer this group is only required to go to our
conference meet. Should the swimmer/family wish to attend
additional meets they should consult the group coach before signing
up.
LIGHTNING
GROUP COACH:
Chrissy
Wheat
ASSISTANT
COACHES – Meghan Miles, Kaitlyn
Pressley
GROUP EMPHASIS:
Lightning is
divided into two groups. One group consists of advanced 8 &
under swimmers, while the second group consists of beginning 9
& over swimmers. Similar to Thunder the main focus of the group
will be general skill and technique development. Swimmers will
learn the importance of correct body position and a
strong/consistent kick for all strokes. They start the process of
learning basic total immersion swimming drills that are used
throughout the LST program. Aerobic development begins in this
group and starts and turns will also be introduced. Coaches will
educate athletes on proper workout routines and behavior.
AGE
REQUIREMENTS: Lightning consists of
swimmers ages 10 and younger.
ATTENDANCE
REQUIREMENTS: None however it is
recommended that a swimmer attend a minimum of 2 practices per
week. 3-4 will be offered.
SKILL
REQUIREMENTS: 9-10 Swimmers must be able to
complete 25 yards of legal freestyle and 25 yards of legal
backstroke. 8 &
Under swimmers must be proficient in freestyle, backstroke and
breastroke. They must also be able to legally complete 25 yards of
butterfly.
COMPETITIONS:
At least two meets per month are offered but attendance at all
meets is not required. In the winter this group is only required to
attend our conference meet and any LST hosted regular season
events, both in February. During the summer this group is only
required to go to our conference meet, in July. Should the
swimmer/family wish to attend additional meets they should consult
the group coach before signing up.
STORM
GROUP COACH:
Susan
Anderson
GROUP EMPHASIS
The Storm group
focuses on proper stroke mechanics in all four strokes, as well as
starts and turns.
Swimmers will learn the importance of correct body position and a
strong/consistent kick for all strokes. They start the process of
learning basic total immersion swimming drills that are used
throughout the LST program. Aerobic development takes on a larger
role in this group. Coaches will continue educating athletes on
proper workout routines and behavior.
AGE
REQUIREMENTS: Lightning consists of
swimmers ages 10 and younger.
ATTENDANCE
REQUIREMENTS: None however it is
recommended that a swimmer attend a minimum of 3 practices per
week.
SKILL
REQUIREMENTS: 9-10 Swimmers must be able to
complete 25 yards of legal freestyle and 25 yards of legal
backstroke. 8 &
Under swimmers must be proficient in freestyle, backstroke,
breastroke and butterfly. They also must be able to complete the
500 yard freestyle in less than 10 minutes.
COMPETITIONS:
At least two meets per month are offered but attendance at these
meet s are not required but highly suggested. In the winter this
group is required to attend our conference meet and any LST hosted
regular season events. During the summer this group is required to
go to our conference meet. Should the swimmer/family wish to attend
additional meets they should consult the group coach before signing
up.
TORRICANES
GROUP COACH:
TBD
GROUP EMPHASIS
The Torricanes
group focuses on proper stroke mechanics in all four strokes, as
well as starts and turns. Swimmers will learn the
importance of correct body position and a strong/consistent kick
for all strokes. They start the process of learning basic total
immersion swimming drills that are used throughout the LST program.
Aerobic development continues or is introduced in this group.
Coaches will continue educating athletes on proper workout routines
and behavior.
AGE
REQUIREMENTS: Torricanes consists of
swimmers ages 11-14
ATTENDANCE
REQUIREMENTS: None however it is
recommended that a swimmer attend a minimum of 3-4 practices per
week as 5-6 will be offered
SKILL
REQUIREMENTS: Swimmers must be able to complete
25 yards of legal freestyle and 25 yards of legal backstroke.
COMPETITIONS:
At least two meets per month are offered but attendance at the meet
is not required. In the winter this group is only required to
attend our conference meet and any LST hosted regular season
events. During the summer this group is only required to go to our
conference meet. Should the swimmer/family wish to attend
additional meets they should consult the group coach before signing
up.
TORNADO
GROUP COACH:
Meg
Osborne
GROUP EMPHASIS
In the Tornado
group all previous technical instruction will be continued and
advanced. Aerobic conditioning takes a greater importance and
dryland conditioning will take on a larger role for each swimmer as
they develop excellent core strength and athleticism.
AGE
REQUIREMENTS: Tornado consists of swimmers
ages 11-12.
ATTENDANCE
REQUIREMENTS: None however it is
recommended that a swimmer attend a minimum of 4-5 practices per
week as 5-6 are offered. (During the summer some mornings are
offered)
SKILL
REQUIREMENTS: Swimmers must be proficient
in all four strokes, starts and turns.
COMPETITIONS:
At least two meets per month are offered but attendance at these
meet s are not required but LST highly recommends the participation
in additional meets. In the winter this group is required to attend
our conference meet and any LST hosted regular season events.
During the summer this group is required to go to our conference
meet.
HURRICANES
GROUP COACH:
TBD
GROUP EMPHASIS
In the Hurricane
group all previous technical instruction will be continued and
advanced. Race-based training is introduced as it takes a greater
importance and dryland conditioning will take on a larger role for
each swimmer as they develop excellent core strength and
athleticism.
AGE
REQUIREMENTS: Hurricane consists of
swimmers ages 13-14.
ATTENDANCE
REQUIREMENTS: None however it is
recommended that a swimmer attend a minimum of 4-5 practices per
week as 5-6 are offered. (During the summer mornings are
offered)
SKILL
REQUIREMENTS: Swimmers must be proficient
in all four strokes, starts and turns.
COMPETITIONS:
At least two meets per month are offered but attendance at these
meet s are not required but LST highly recommends the participation
in additional meets. In the winter this group is required to attend
our conference meet and any LST hosted regular season events.
During the summer this group is required to go to our conference
meet.
SENIOR
GROUP
COACH: TBD
ASSISTANT
COACH: Mike Penrose
GROUP EMPHASIS
In the Senior
group all previous technical instruction will be continued and
advanced. Race-based training is introduced as it takes a greater
importance and dryland conditioning will take on a larger role for
each swimmer as they develop excellent core strength and
athleticism.
AGE
REQUIREMENTS: Senior consists of swimmers
ages 15 and over.
ATTENDANCE
REQUIREMENTS: None however it is
recommended that a swimmer attend a minimum of 4-5 practices per
week as 5-6 are offered.
SKILL
REQUIREMENTS: Swimmers should be proficient
in all four strokes, starts and turns.
COMPETITIONS:
None required
ACE
GROUP COACH:
TBD
ASSISTANT COACH:
Mike Penrose
GROUP EMPHASIS
In the ACE group
all previous technical instruction will be continued and advanced.
Race-based training is introduced as it takes a greater importance
and dryland conditioning will take on a larger role for each
swimmer as they develop excellent core strength and athleticism.
This group is expected to be training year round.
AGE
REQUIREMENTS: ACE consists of swimmers ages
15 and over.
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS:
This group requires 90% practice attendance
requirement.
SKILL
REQUIREMENTS: Swimmers must be proficient
in all four strokes, starts and turns.
COMPETITIONS:
This is group is required to attend meets as designated by the Head
Coach.
OTHER
INFORMATION:
The above information represents how
LST structures its competitive program from novice to Senior level
athlete. No matter the
level of the athlete we always keep the long term development in
mind when we training our athletes.
Athletes in Lightning (10 & under)
and Torricanes (11-14) will move to Storm (10 & Under), Tornado
(11-12) or Hurricane (13-14) when the coaching staff believes they
are ready. Assignment to groups is based on age and ability. Group
movement traditionally occur in August (at the completion of the
LCM season), in December (the mid-point of the SCY season), and in
April (at the completion of the SCY season).
Swimmers who make any championship
level cuts (Divisional, State, Sectional, Nationals etc) are
required to attend these meets, this includes as members of
relays.
|
