Academy London Squad
Lead Coaches - Jason/Rhian
Training sessions
The Person
Personal Attributes
Arrives on time for sessions, ready to swim (full kit, listens to coaches etc.)
Motivated and focused to achieving their best.
Enjoyment, respect and fun.
Parents must be aware & aim for a healthy living style including enough sleep, hydration & nutrition (& discuss with swimmers).
Motivated and focused to achieving their best.
Enjoyment, respect and fun.
Parents must be aware & aim for a healthy living style including enough sleep, hydration & nutrition (& discuss with swimmers).
The Athlete
Attitude & Effort
Technical progression on all 4 strokes and streamline position underwater.
Learning to dive and turn correctly.
Goals discussed with coach and monitored throughout the season.
Learning to dive and turn correctly.
Goals discussed with coach and monitored throughout the season.
Attendance
Ideally 2 swim sessions.
All Qualifying events, selected team competitions and advised open meets.
All Qualifying events, selected team competitions and advised open meets.
The Performer
Competition Focus
Swimmers will progress to racing in all events, across 50m.
Equipment
Pull Buoy
Short Fins, Kickboard and Snorkel
Gym Mat and Drinks Bottle
Short Fins, Kickboard and Snorkel
Gym Mat and Drinks Bottle