DEBEN SWIMMING CLUBTHE NEXT FIVE YEARS2009-2014

NIKKI MERRILL © 2009

GRASS ROOTS

• 2009 – 2010

• Teaching Section

• Teachers – Helper to L2

• Parental help

• Valuing volunteers

Building the Foundations

• 2009 - 2011•Starting the young• Nurturing the young• Basic training principles• Gala training & attending• Coaching the young & CPD’s• Importance of parental support• Volunteers•By 2011 – Transition 1,2,3

LTAD - Swimskills

2010 -2012Stronger Squad numbersExpectations Recognising growth spurtsTraining Programme relevantQuality over quantity (Technique)Enjoying the sportBy 2012 – The next generation!

Development

2010-2013Training to competeKeeping them in the sportRecognising their No 1 StrokesTraining to train correctlyRecognising growth, development &

emotions!!A feeling of belongingBy 2013 – fast tracking in place

COUNTY & REGIONAL

2010-2014Training to WinCompetitive – “wanting” to work hardBuilding on successHandling emotional stress Individual training plans and goalsBy 2014 taking a “Team “ to the

Nationals.

NATIONAL

2010-2014 Training to Win Talented – all ages with National Times Mentors for other squads Setting an example Recognising emotions & stress Dealing with personalities Keeping them motivated By 2012 on target with Olympic

inspiration By 2014 taking a Team to the Nationals!!

Periodisation – The How?

Training through competitions Annual Planning Cyclic planning – Coaches involved Evaluating & Monitoring – Swimmers &

Coaches Test sets – measure of success Session writing – interesting &

challenging Dry land work – compliment training As a coach – listening, observing,

planning, communicating & smiling!!!

Summary

2009 – Teaching Section re vamped 2010 – squad structure in place & ongoing to

evolve new structure 2011 – Olympic vision and Dare to Dream

initiatives – Regional Team 2012 – Talent ID & fast track evaluated & working? 2014 – Taking a team to the Nationals 2009-2014 – Never failing to recognise & nurture

talent at whatever stage of development & all swimmers having a place non competitive or competitive within the club.

2009-2014 – Supporting Water Polo & Masters with their vision for their Five Year plan.

2010 – 2014 – young & new coaches being qualified & volunteering.

Swimmers – Goals & Dreams

Dare to Dream!Encourage the DreamRealistic Goal setting – S.M.A.RTShort & Long term GoalsEvery Swimmers goal is a stepping

stone to their dream.

The Team!

Swimmers, Parents & CoachesA document on the websiteTalk to the coach Don’t compare swimmersSwimmers to take responsibility Coaches to provide the right

opportunities for that swimmerUnite as a club internally

Basic Nutrition

Hydration is KeyHealthy & Balanced prior, during &

after MeetsSports drinks versus WaterBe aware of market trends and

advertising campaigns If in doubt ask us!! Information available on our website.

Administration!

Entry formsMembership formsStanding Orders/annual feesChange of detailsClosing dates!!Commitment!

Drugs???!!!

British Swimming Doping Programme

Laws of the sport

High level meets apply

Random testing

Information on British Swimming Website

Summary

Swimmers will have specific training in line with Long Term Athlete Development and will be encourage to set goals & take ownership of their sport.

Parents will be encouraged to support as parents of the club and swimmer.

Coaches will provide the right environment.

The club will go from strength to strength as a TEAM.

DEBEN SC

A swimming club where

•Coaches motivate & challenge•Swimmersbelieve & respond•Parents support & unite