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Mission
Frisco Aquatics is committed to the belief that age group swimming
is an exciting and valuable experience. Competitive swimming techniques
can be learned and enjoyed by those of moderate ability, as well
as the potential Olympian.
Our
philosophy is based on the following beliefs:
1. Swimming is an art as well as a skill. Giving our athletes
encouragement, responsibilities, goals and the direction by which
to achieve these goals quite often result in a very mature, self-disciplined
athlete. We wish them to be self-motivating, honest, and intelligent
in their decision-making processes. We wish their experience at
FA to be one that allows them to develop strong life skills for
use in their everyday life.
2. Athletes should swim against standards designed by the coach
and that athlete. An individual’s standard of excellence
is determined by self-improvement, self-accomplishment, and self-determination.
3. We do not ask the swimmer to live their whole life just for
swimming. But, instead, to experience other aspects of life as
well.
4. We are here to benefit the swimmers. Coaches and parents must
maintain their separate responsibilities to ensure the most positive
experience possible for these athletes. The coaches’ jobs
are to offer constructive criticism to the athlete. The parents,
brothers and sisters should provide love, understanding and encouragement.
FA’s coaching staff is responsible for the implementation
of FA’s coaching policies. The coaching staff is also responsible
for the enforcement of these policies.
5. Please remember that we should work together to make your athletes’
tenure with FA a very positive and rewarding experience.
Objectives
Not every
child will be a great swimmer. However, if the program is well
planned, every swimmer can gain a great deal from their involvement
in swimming. It is with this in mind that FA has developed the
following objectives:
1. To promote,
sponsor, foster, encourage, support, develop and improve amateur
athletics for national and international competitive swimming
in the best possible manner,
2. To provide coaching, training and encouragement for increased
proficiency in competitive amateur aquatic sport among boys and
girls residing in the Frisco area, with an eye toward preparing
them for national and international amateur competition,
3. To further the interest and education of children and parents
in competitive aquatic sports,
4. To maintain membership with the USA Swimming Association (USAS),
5. To provide good sportsmanship, and to make our swimmers aware
of the value of team spirit,
6. To have consistent open communication between swimmers, coaches,
and parents,
7. To provide opportunities for social and emotional development,
8. To provide opportunities to develop a healthy lifestyle and
a love for swimming. |
