2. NIKKI MERRILL © 2009

3. 2009 – 2010 Teaching Section Teachers – Helper to L2 Parental help Valuing volunteers

4. 2009 - 2011 Starting the young Nurturing the young Basic training principles Gala training & attending Coaching the young & CPD’s Importance of parental support Volunteers By 2011 – Transition 1,2,3

5.  2010 -2012  Stronger Squad numbers  Expectations  Recognising growth spurts  Training Programme relevant  Quality over quantity (Technique)  Enjoying the sport  By 2012 – The next generation!

6.  2010-2013  Training to compete  Keeping them in the sport  Recognising their No 1 Strokes  Training to train correctly  Recognising growth, development & emotions!!  A feeling of belonging  By 2013 – fast tracking in place

7.  2010-2014  Training to Win  Competitive – “wanting” to work hard  Building on success  Handling emotional stress  Individual training plans and goals  By 2014 taking a “Team “ to the Nationals.

8.  2010-2014  Training to Win  Talented – all ages with National Times  Mentors for other squads  Setting an example  Recognising emotions & stress  Dealing with personalities  Keeping them motivated  By 2012 on target with Olympic inspiration  By 2014 taking a Team to the Nationals!!

9.  Training through competitions  Annual Planning  Cyclic planning – Coaches involved  Evaluating & Monitoring – Swimmers & Coaches  Test sets – measure of success  Session writing – interesting & challenging  Dry land work – compliment training  As a coach – listening, observing, planning, communicating & smiling!!!

10.  2009 – Teaching Section re vamped  2010 – squad structure in place & ongoing to evolve new structure  2011 – Olympic vision and Dare to Dream initiatives – Regional Team  2012 – Talent ID & fast track evaluated & working?  2014 – Taking a team to the Nationals  2009-2014 – Never failing to recognise & nurture talent at whatever stage of development & all swimmers having a place non competitive or competitive within the club.  2009-2014 – Supporting Water Polo & Masters with their vision for their Five Year plan.  2010 – 2014 – young & new coaches being qualified & volunteering.

11.  Dare to Dream!  Encourage the Dream  Realistic Goal setting – S.M.A.RT  Short & Long term Goals  Every Swimmers goal is a stepping stone to their dream.

12.  Swimmers, Parents & Coaches  A document on the website  Talk to the coach  Don’t compare swimmers  Swimmers to take responsibility  Coaches to provide the right opportunities for that swimmer  Unite as a club internally

13.  Hydration is Key  Healthy & Balanced prior, during & after Meets  Sports drinks versus Water  Be aware of market trends and advertising campaigns  If in doubt ask us!!  Information available on our website.

14.  Entry forms  Membership forms  Standing Orders/annual fees  Change of details  Closing dates!!  Commitment!

15.  British Swimming Doping Programme  Laws of the sport  High level meets apply  Random testing  Information on British Swimming Website

16.  Swimmers will have specific training in line with Long Term Athlete Development and will be encourage to set goals & take ownership of their sport.  Parents will be encouraged to support as parents of the club and swimmer.  Coaches will provide the right environment.  The club will go from strength to strength as a TEAM.

17. DEBEN SC A swimming club where Coaches motivate & challenge Swimmers believe & respond Parents support & unite