PERFORMANCE SQUADS 

The Performance Squads require a very high level of commitment, where individuals must meet the day-to-day standards set by the squad coaches and bring a positive, ambitious, and motivated approach to the training environment.

The Performance squads are designed for individuals aged 12 and over* who are aiming for success at County, Regional, or National levels of competition. 

 

The training program relies heavily on a periodised training plan, aiming for swimmers to peak at the right times. The program focuses on educating and developing knowledge in all aspects of swimming, including physical, technical, tactical, mental, and performance lifestyle elements.

 

Participation in all targeted meets as dictated by the squad coach (exceptions to be granted during key academic years and exam periods).

*Ages can vary dependent on physical maturity

 

The training program follows British Swimming’s ‘Optimal Athlete Development Framework’ (OADF) and emphasises the development characteristics of ‘Future Performance Potential’:

1. The Person: : Enjoys the journey, resilient, driven, good learner, and independent.

2. The Athlete: Displays performance behaviours, physically suitable, and coachable.

3. The Performer: Loves race day, executes the plan, performs when it matters.

 

Swimmers in these squads are in the ‘Train to Compete’ stage of their long-term athlete development. They undertake high volumes of training at increasing levels of intensity, with a greater emphasis on individual event specialisation. 

 

Swimmers aim to reach peak form 1-3 times per season. Athletes typically complete 9-12 hours of training across 7 sessions per week, varying by training phase and season stage.