2nd Grade and Below
Training
- 45 daily (Monday to Friday)
- No daily yardage parameters/instructional curriculum
Basic Goals
- Introduction to TEAM/Group training environment
- Interest/Fun/Games
- Learn Concept of body position
- Learn breathing techniques
- Learn Streamlining
- Begin foundation for all 4 strokes
- Develop kick
- Learn workout habits
Group Goals
- Streamline concept
- Underwater kicking
- Breath control
- Names of drills
- Basic swim rules
- Proper workout behavior
- Understanding of basic stroke mechanics
Equipment (Athlete must have all equipment with them at practice each day)
- Kickboard
- Fins
- Mesh Equipment Bag
- Jump rope
Dry-land
- Stroke simulation out of water
- Body weighted exercises;
- sit ups
- push-ups
- box jumps
- jumping jacks
- jump rope
- foundation of strength training
- Games