Foundation (from 18th Aug 2019)

Lead coach for this squad is Daniel McDonald.  Branwen Harris is assistant coach. Lara Jubb will help with squad administration.

The foundation section of the club is based between the ‘fundamentals’ and ‘learn to train’ phases of LTAD. The primary focus of this squad is to further develop race skills and techniques while introducing the basics of ‘training’ to prepare swimmers for the progression to Junior Development.

Sessions:

* Swimmers must choose either Tues OR Weds evening training

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SUNDAY
 

 

18.00-19.00

 HS *

 

18.00-19.00

 HS * 

  

 

06.00-07.30

SAS

 

17.30-18.30

SAS
SAS - St Albans Boys School Pool & HS - St Albans High School for Girls Pool. A copy of the club's full training schedule can be found at Club documents/Handbooks

 

Aims: To develop basic swimming skills and techniques to the point of habitual proficiency and prepare the swimmers for the increased training demands in the Junior Development squad. Introduce the swimmers to basic body weight land based exercises. Development of speed, agility, power and endurance.

Squad Criteria:
• Swimmers should aspire to attend all available sessions
• Achieve training standards as outlined by the coaches

Kit Requirements:  Mandatory for training sessions are:

  • Kickboard - Example: WIN Universal Kickboard, with handles
  • Pull Buoy - Example: WIN Pullbuoy Solid, Senior size
  • Short Fins - Example: Kiefer Rubber Short Fins

Please ensure that all kit is named with a permanent marker.