Training Guidelines

 

1.   Attend 100% of practices, even when not able to participate physically
2.   Have equipment adjusted and ready BEFORE practice
3.   Arrive at Practice 15 minutes before practice time to fill water bottle, find equipment, check mailbox, use the restroom, and do whatever else is necessary.
4.   Perform each stretching and strength exercise as taught
5.   Never walk on the bottom during warm-ups and warm-downs
6.   Streamline, 3 STROKES and then breathe when pushing off walls
7.   6 fly kicks off of every start and turn for Free, Fly, and Back
8.   Perform set with consistency and controlled breathing patterns
9.   Perform an underwater pullout on every breaststroke start and turn
10. Begin each repeat precisely on time and finish all the way to the wall
11. Perform drills exactly as instructed
12. No switching strokes during kicking drills
13. No talking during drill instruction
14. No hanging on lane lines
15. No chewing gum in practice
16. Finish each training set and repeat all the way to the wall with a good touch
17. If you have to stop--always stop in front of the coach
18. If your equipment fails, train without it
19. Always have an extra cap and goggles with you at all times
20. Store all swim center equipment at the end of practice
21. Maintain proper eating and sleeping habits
22. Ice all sore muscles and joints
23. Be a leader