Coaches Personal Coaching Philosophy
Statement from Roger Downing (Head Coach)
My objectives are to implement a whole club structure that
provides opportunities for all swimmers. In creating an open and
transparent club we can produce equity throughout our membership and
coaching. I aim to encourage three way communications between the coach,
swimmer and parent/carer. I plan to provide support for all, motivation, education and therefore commitment from all parties is
paramount.
I aim to build on the club's present training
structure:
Liaise
closely with Swim Torquay’s and other Swim schools ‘Learn to Swim' organisers, to produce a
natural progression into competition swimming.
Create a
Club based squad which swims for fitness but also has the opportunity to
compete and develop.
Produce a
highly successful competitive structure ensuring success at Regional through to
National Level. Through continual monitoring and updating of knowledge
and qualification I believe the club's coaching team will be in a strong
position to build on an already successful history at Open,
I strongly believe that all children matter. Therefore,
we should provide a safe and friendly environment in which to encourage our
swimmers to develop and hone new skills. By setting the clubs sights on
all levels of competition we can promote high levels of self esteem and
confidence in our swimmers through individual and group achievement.
Over the next few years I plan to help improve the level of
swimming with the club and make Torquay Leander a well respected and competitive club
with continuing success.