Senior

The Senior training group is the top level of training available with the Makos. Athletes must participate in morning workouts, championship meets, travel meets and training trips. Swimmers in this group strive to be Junior Olympic Champions and qualify and score in meets such as Eastern Zones, Metro Senior Championships, Sectionals and Junior Nationals. Swimmers must be in good health and injury free and have the ability to train in all four competitive strokes. The Senior 2 group swimmers must have the training base for entry into the group and have previously demonstrated consistently high attendance over the previous seasons. They must display a positive and respectful attitude, be accountable, and be committed to the process. They must be a true teammate and care about not only their own individual success, but their teammates’ as well. The group dynamic and team culture is dependent on the expectation that each swimmer brings something important for the betterment of the group and the team.

Age: 13-18*

Training Schedule Senior

*Always subject to the coaches’ discretion*

Average Yardage: 4500-6000 yards

Qualifications:

• Swimmers are admitted by invitation only
• Example sets: 20x100 Free on 1:20; 10x200 I.M. on 3:00; 20x50 Kick on :55

Attendance requirements:

• Must attend a minimum of 5 practices/week and 2 dryland
• Approx. one swim meet every month
• Participation in Metro Championship meets, travel meets, training trips, and all National level meets in which the swimmer or relay qualifies

Group Objectives:

• Final at Championship meets
• Mastery in technical excellence and body awareness
• Accepts responsibility of being a team leader, role model, and a great teammate
• Master time management so outside activities do not interfere with practice and meet attendance
• Understands things like adversity and failures are stepping stones to success
• Willingness to get outside their comfort zone