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The Coventry Beacon Programme aims to support athletes on their journey from club to national and international representation. With a focus on developing talent through structured training and mentorship, the project strives to enhance athlete performance at all levels. Support services, workforce development, and partnerships are key components, with a vision of high performance in water polo and other sports. The goal is to foster participation, nurture talent, and create a pathway for athletes to reach their full potential.
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Beacon Programme Coventry
Sport England Grant to ASA • Sport England Club and Coach Support Project • ASA Beacon Programme
British Swimming • UK Sport - High Performance • Existing Talent – Elite Performers • ITC (Intensive Training Centre)
Long Term Athlete Development • LTAD • From Club to County • From County to Region • From Region to National • International representation Some Swimmers will journey all the way, some only part of the way, but all will have the best chance of reaching their full potential if they are treated as individuals.
Beacon at Coventry Athlete Development Workforce Development Participation Working in Partnership
Vision Waterpolo Masters High Performance (Training To Win) PARTICIPATION Support Services PERFORMANCE Structured Health & Fitness Club National Development (Training To Compete) Partnerships Structured Health & Fitness Club Junior Performance (Training to Train) Club Learn To Swim Trust Learn To Swim (FUNdamentals / SwimSkills) Workforce Coventry Beacon Programme
Conditions of Grant • Appoint a Beacon Head Coach • Head Coach to act as Mentor to other WM coaches • Provide Facilities for West Midlands Performance Group • Land Work • Pool Work • Sports Science Athlete Support – Biomechanics, Physio, Nutrition • Increase athlete performance at all meet levels through to international level
Conditions of Grant • Work towards self sustaining without grant • Deliver UKCC Level 1, 2 and 3 courses • Deliver Team Manager courses • Run NPTS Learn to Swim Programme • Increase aquatic participation by 1% per year • Help in forming LTAD with Swim21 club network in area • Fulfil Swim 21 criteria at all levels of club