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Nebraska Aquatics uses a "progressive" age
group program designed to develop the child physically, mentally
and emotionally in a systematic fashion. A well-defined, long-term
approach of gradually increasing degrees of commitment is essential
to reach peak performance levels during a swimmer’s
physiological prime. The emphasis in the early stages of
participation must be placed on developing technical skills and a
love for the sport. In the later years, a more demanding physical
and psychological challenge must be introduced to the training
program. In this respect, "too much too soon" is more often the
cause of failure to achieve maximum potential in senior swimming
than in the reverse situation.
In addition to emphasizing long-term
rather than short-term results, it is also important that we
establish training groups of swimmers who are compatible in respect
to abilities, commitment levels and goals. Unfortunately, this is
not always the most convenient approach to take, but it is always
the most productive.
At each level, the goals and objectives
are specific and directed toward meeting the needs of the swimmer.
The long term goal of total excellence is always in mind. As each
child is different, he/she will progress at his/her own rate. The
coaching staff recognizes this fact by making team assignments
based on a swimmer’s physical, mental, and emotional level of
development.
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information.
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