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Hammerhead
Sharks
Improvement of technique of the
four swimming strokes, starts and flip turns along with expanding
the knowledge of swimming is the primIary focus for the Hammerhead
Sharks. The very basics of training are introduced, such as the
concept of a set, using a pace clock, and use of basic equipment
(fins, kick board, pull buoy). Hammerhead Sharks are the first
group eligible to compete in swim meets and the swimmers are
encouraged to do so. As the season and the swimmers progresses,
they are challenged (at their coach’s discretion) to attempt
their weaker strokes and/or longer events at meets. The
Hammerhead’s may swim up to 3 practices each week and can
choose from four 1-hour practice opportunities each week. Two
12-week sessions are offered during the fall/winter (short course
season) along with two, 8-week sessions during the
spring/summer(long course).
Requirements:
• Attend up to three 60 minute practices a week.
• Recommendation of two or more swim meets per session.
• Bring fins to practice daily.
Hammerhead Sharks Coach: Charlie Cauthorn
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Mako
Sharks
The main focus of the Mako Sharks
is to continue to develop competency in all 4 strokes including
turns, starts, and relays. Mako practices will use a variety of
drill progressions to develop the four competitive strokes, make
further use of swimming sets and use of the pace clock. This group
will regularly use basic equipment (fins, kickboard, pull buoy).
Swim meet competition is offered in a variety of formats and the
swimmers are encouraged to attend a least one meet a month.
Practice is offered 4-5 times a week for 1-hour and swimmers are to
attend up to 4 practices per week. Two 12-week sessions are offered
during the fall/winter (short course season) along with two, 8-week
sessions during the spring/summer(long course).
Requirements:
• Attend three or more practices each week.
• Bring their own fins and pull buoy to every practice.
• Recommendation of at least one meet per month including a
session-ending meet.
Mako Sharks Coach:
Pat
Underhill
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Tiger
Sharks
With the knowledge of the basic fundamentals of
swimming, the Tiger Sharks will continue to focus on stroke
technique, starts, and turn improvement. In addition, the Tiger
Sharks will be exposed to various energy systems, interval
training, and basic race strategies. Individual and group
goal-setting will be essential to the success of the Tiger
Sharks.
Requirements:
• Attend four or more practices a week.
• Bring your own fins and pull buoy to every practice.
• Attend at least one meet per month including your highest
level season ending meet.
Tiger Shark Coach Pat
Underhill
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Great White
Sharks
While continuing to fine-tune stroke technique,
turns and starts, the primary focus of the Great White Sharks is to
develop an understanding of the basic parameters of training. These
parameters include an introduction to dryland exercises and
intermediate race strategy. Teamwork will be stressed, as well as
individual and group goal-setting.
Requirements:
• Attend a minimum of 4 practices per week.
• Bring fins, pull-buoy, and water bottle to every
practice. A Finis-brand snorkel (see Elsmore for
details) is recommended.
• Compete in a minimum of 1 meet per month, including your
highest level of season-ending meet.
Great White Sharks Coach: Charlie
Cauthorn
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Pre-Senior
While continuing to fine tune stroke, turn
and start technique the primary focus of the Pre-Senior group is to
develop an understanding of the basic parameters of training. These
parameters include a variety of different training techniques
involving anaerobic and aerobic conditioning, and dry land. The
skills learned are essential for the Senior Red and Blue groups.
The Pre-Senior group is
the introduction level of senior swimming. This encompasses more
consistent, regular practicing, with more emphasis in training.
Swim meet competition is offered in a variety of different formats,
and it is expected for swimmers compete at their season ending
meet.
Requirements:
• Attend a minimum of 4 practices per week. 5 to 6
practices per week will be offered and maximum attendance will be
encouraged.
• Bring fins, pull-buoy, Finis brand centermount
snorkel (see Elsmore for
details), and paddles to every practice.
• Compete in a minimum of 1 meet per month, including your
highest level of season-ending meet.
Pre-Senior Coach: Eric
Seversen
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Senior Red
The main objective of Senior Red is to
increase the level and intensity of training from Pre-Senior.
Swimmers in Senior Red will be using training methods that involve
a variety of anaerobic, aerobic threshold training, stroke
specialization, along with dry-land training and technique
work. Senior level swimming
has practice and swim meet participation expectations. They are
expected to strive to train and compete at their highest level.
Senior swimmers will be working on their skills in both physical
and mental development. They will be expected to challenge
themselves both independently and to work with team goals in
mind.
Requirements:
• Attend a minimum of 4 practices per week. 5-6
practices will be offered per week and maximum attendance is
encouraged.
• Bring fins, pull-buoy, paddles, and Finis-brand snorkel
(see Elsmore for
details) to practice every day.
• Compete in a minimum of 1 meet per month, including your
highest level of season-ending meet.
Senior
Red Coach: Eric
Seversen
Workout Days/Times: Click
Here
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