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TIDE Swimming 2009-10. Tide Swimming is committed to developing growth in athletes, coaches, and parents in a cohesive and unified manner that defines team. TIDE Staff. Nate Boyle TIDE Swim Team Head Coach Mecklenburg Aquatic Club Assistant Coach Davidson College Assistant Coach
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TIDE Swimming 2009-10 Tide Swimming is committed to developing growth in athletes, coaches, and parents in a cohesive and unified manner that defines team
TIDE Staff • Nate Boyle • TIDE Swim Team Head Coach • Mecklenburg Aquatic Club Assistant Coach • Davidson College Assistant Coach • USA Swimming Physiology Coordinator • Professional Team Coach Auburn Aquatics • Graduate Studies in Exercise Physiology (USA Swimming Grant) • NCAA All-American, USA National Team Member, NCAA Team Championship (Auburn) • TIDE Coaches • Professional • Knowledgeable • Trustworthy • Allow coaches to coach on deck…please schedule a time to meet for feedback and discussion
New Groups • Unique to age and ability • Progressive in nature across an athlete’s maturation • Inclusive • Technique…Speed…Power…Volume • Dryland emphasis for athletic foundation
Swimming Meets • International Competition • USA Nationals • USA Jr Nationals • USA Sectionals • “Zones” • VSI Senior and Age Group Champs • Prelims/Finals Meets • A/BB/B/C/Mini • TIDE “Intrasquad” • “Climb the Ladder” as Standards met • My wife made Jrs at 12 • I made: • Jrs at 17 • Nationals at 18 • Pan Am Games at 19 • Competition should be age and ability appropriate
Equipment • Snorkel: Body line w/o having to disrupt stroke w/breath • Fins and Paddles: Speed and Power sensation • Kickboard: head out of the water, competitive, chatting • Pull Buoy: focus on front end • Kicks: stiffer, more difficult version
Communication • www.tideswimming.com • Email Updates • Blog on Website • on Website • Newsletter on Website • Thank you Susan Fuhs
TIDESwimming.com • Comprehensive resource for all things TIDE • Bill Payment • Meet/Event Sign up • Calendar • Practice and Meet Schedule • Group Descriptions • TIDE Volunteers • Athlete/Parent/Coaches Education