City of St Albans Swimming Club

Junior Development (from 18th Aug 2019)

Lead coach for the junior squads is Daniel McDonald. Coach for Junior Development is Alex Wlaker.

The Junior Development section of the club will be based between the ‘Learn to train’ and ‘train to train’ phases of LTAD. In this squad swimmers will develop their aerobic capacity while maintaining the skills already developed. This will be accompanied by increasing levels of individualized and race specific technique development. The introduction of basic land training will add a further dimension to the training base for this squad and further aid the development of the swimmers.

Sessions: (Coach - Alex Walker)

Aims:

• To prepare swimmers for the demands of senior swimming with increasing levels of aerobic conditioning.
• To develop a basic understanding of the importance of land based exercise and increase strength levels.
• To develop stroke techniques specific to the needs of the individuals as they grow.
• To refine skills for higher levels of competition.
• Giving individuals the opportunity to be achieving county and regional qualification.
• Preparation for the Junior Performance squad for the most committed swimmers.

Squad Criteria:

• Swimmers should aspire to attend all available sessions
• Achieve set training standards as outlined by the coaching staff
• Competing at regular competitions as directed by squad coach
• Adhere to club code of conduct

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.