1. Elite Department Danish Swimming Past – Present – Future? Mark Regan

2. Elite Department The Sport of swimming is a funny concept. It produces heroes and idols, role models for the young, develops character and good health. It can also influence discipline, behavior and create lifelong friendships. All of the above develops pride in a nation. When developing a nation you must look at the strengths and weaknesses that accompany that program. What works and what doesn’t. Why doesn't it work? Then decide the structure that you are going to initiate. Remember to be successful you must be a “Team” and not a team of individuals. “No one can succeed by themselves”

3. Elite Department Discussion Points Mission Statement Focus Points Values in Danish Swimming Internal structure of the Elite Department within the Danish Swimming Federation - Elite Department Working Group’s structure - Overall Structual Development Model - Federation and National Teams Structure - Developing a National Team swimmer Yearly Plan - National Teams – Senior / Junior / Age Group - Competitions - Camps - Testing / Projects - Coach Selection Danish Swimming in Statistics Funding Vision Future

4. Elite Department Mission Statement To promote and provide an environment of professionalism that will optimise athletic and career development in the sport of swimming. To develop and assist swimmers and coaches in achieving their highest dreams.To promote and provide an environment of professionalism that will optimise athletic and career development in the sport of swimming. To develop and assist swimmers and coaches in achieving their highest dreams.

5. Elite Department Focus Points Changing a Culture -”soft to hard” - Mental Barriers. - Domestic - Regional - National – International - World class - Domestic Calendar. Team Building - Increased ownership of own development for swimmers. - Increased ownership amongst coaches. Developing Sports Science and Sports Medicine Team. Creating pride and developing a team legacy for the future.

6. Elite Department Values in Danish Swimming SWIMMING ”Clean Sport” FocusedInnovative Mental Strength ProfessionalNaturalHealthy

7. Elite Department ½ Secretary Internal Structure of the Elite Department within the Danish Swimming Federation

8. Elite Department Danish Swimming Elite Department Working Groups Structure Power centre group ”Political” Coaches Advisory Board Team Management group S.S.S.M Advisory Board

9. Elite Department Overall Structural Development Model Talent Identification and Development (iTUP) Power centres Team Danmark and Danish Swimming Power centres Elitecenter

10. Elite Department National Talent Development Program (iTUP) National Teams Elite Center Power Centres Age group Junior Youth Senior Swimming Clubs Federation and National Team Structure

11. Elite Department Developing a National Team Swimmer Swimmer Personnel Coach Dietitian Strength Coach Sports psychology National Head Coach Physiology and Testing Physiotheraphy Athlete Career and Education

12. Elite Department Yearly Plan (August 2006 – January 2007)

13. Elite Department Yearly Plan (February – July 2007)

14. Elite Department Danish Swimming in Statistics 200 Member clubs of the Federation. Approx. 60 of these clubs competed at the Danish Short Course Championships. 126,000 swimmers - 6,000 competitive swimmers with Capitation license. < 12 years2,350 13 – 16 years2,650 > 17 years1,100 35 – 45 Full Time Coaches.

15. Elite Department Danish Swimming Federation Members i 1.000 5 top sports in Denmark, 2007 Interesting point... <19 years of age, swimming is 2nd largest sport after soccer in Denmark Danish Swimming in Statistics SportMembers Soccer(DBU)304.604 Golf (GGF)141.633 Swimming(SVØM)126.847 Gymnastics (DGF)126.222 Handball (DHF)122.647

16. Elite Department Top 100 World Rankings (50m)

17. Elite Department Danish Swimming in Statistics Swimmers ranked in the Top 20 in the world for 2008 (absolute) Long Course (as of the 10th September 2008) - Lotte Friis4th1500m Freestyle 5th800m Freestyle -Jakob Andkjær5th50m Butterfly -Jeanette Ottesen9th50m Butterfly 14th50m Freestyle 15th100m Freestyle 16th100m Butterfly -Julie Hjorth Hansen13th200m IM -Mads Glæsner15th400m Freestyle 19th1500m Freestyle -Micha Østergaard18th200m Butterfly

18. Elite Department Danish Swimming in Statistics Nordic Records by Danish Swimmers (Long Course) As of the 10th September 2008 -Lotte Friis400m – 800m – 1500m Freestyle -Jeanette Ottesen100m Butterfly -Micha Østergaard200m Butterfly -Louise Ørnstedt50m – 100m – 200m Backstroke -Julie Hjorth Hansen200m IM -Mads Glæsner400m – 1500m Freestyle

19. Elite Department Funding Primary Source of Elite Department - 75% from Team Danmark - 25% from Federation and Sponsorship

20. Elite Department Vision Danish Swimming to be a constant Top 10 Swimming Nation.

21. Elite Department Future New Leadership Increase depth Learn from the past - Stability for Coaches and Swimmers - Remain a team - Think outside the box - Commitment, pride and passion - Dream and believe - Innovative - Funding Future? – you will be accountable for your destiny.