The 2007-2008 NYAC Training Model

2007 - 2008 NYAC Handbook

Different training levels at NYAC

NATIONAL GROUP

NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT GROUP

PROVINCIAL 1

YOUTH

PROVINCIAL 2

AGE 1 (Lawrence Park)
AGE 2 (AY Jackson)

INTRO 1 (Douglas Snow)
INTRO 2 (AY Jackson)
INTRO 3 (Northern)

WAVES 1 (Douglas Snow)
WAVES 2 (AY Jackson)
WAVES 3 (Havergal)
WAVES 4 (Lawrence Park)

TRIATHLON SWIM PROGRAM for Adults

Objectives of each training group

Following is a description of each training group. Members should be reminded that the criteria for move ups include ability to train in that group, attendance, skill acquisition, performance at meets and most importantly our judgment on what is the best program for that athlete to continue to excel.

WAVES
Teach skills through NYAC drills
(Introduction to competitive swimming)

AGE-INTRO
Develop love of sport - Instill sense of pride through accomplishment. (Provincial A B C times)

PROVINCIAL 2
Non Central Region swimmers - for experienced athletes above the training level of Age level programs

YOUTH
Top 11-under prospects from Intro\Age
Develop commitment and dedication to swimming objectives

PROVINCIAL 1
Selected athletes currently at Central Region level
Highly dedicated and committed to program.
Learn to train - Learn to race !

NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT GROUP
Selected athletes currently at Junior Provincial level
Top prospects to train for the National Group

NATIONAL GROUP
Selected athletes currently at Eastern \ Age group National level
Top prospects for National level performance

TRIATHLON SWIM PROGRAM
This program is designed for experienced tri-athletes as well as aspiring tri-athletes who desire swimming in a Long Course training environment with an experienced coach who is knowledgeable in the finer aspects of distance swimming as it pertains to adult tri-athletics. Practice sessions are either 3x or 2x per week.

The NYAC Coaching Philosophy

Ode to Parents

we give our best
accept nothing less
based in trust our effort must
put athlete first and people, too
their needs are met from me and you
reach for stars - keep feet in place
teach them well that efforts grace
those who dare - those who face
those hidden fears we put in place
make them wise
give them challenge and surprise
make them think - beyond their years
enough to handle pain and tears
this is sport - this is true
a way of life
a part of you

Code to Athletes

the torch is passed
mine to hold
my grip is firm
my mind is bold

learn the lessons
from you who've passed
give me strength
to make it last

help me give
the best I can
what I think
is what I am

respect is earned
help each other
it starts with me
to one another

my turn now
I'm in the fight
team comes first
go red black white !

Murray Drudge
NYAC Head Coach
May 2007