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All AGAC athletes are placed into a training group based on their skill-level, age and commitment. Our training groups are split into two categories: Youth (introductory level for young athletes who are new to the sport) and High Performance (experienced athletes who show a high level of commitment to swimming). A detailed description of each training group can be found below.
Our training groups are designed to provide each athlete with a practice & competition environment that challenges them and prepares them to progress to higher levels in the sport. We encourage athletes to communicate their desire to progress to a higher level group with the coach, but ultimately any decision regarding their training group will be made by the coach.
AGAC High Performance Training Groups
Senior Group
Senior Group
Description:
This group consists of high-level high school & above athletes with multiple Senior-level qualifying times (Western Zones or USA "AA"+ times), with a focus on developing athletes to compete at the Sectional-National level.
Practices:
6-9 Swim & Weights practices/week
Expectations:
Athletes are expected to set goals and come to each practice with motivation to work towards them and show a willingness to challenge themselves in practice.
Athletes should have a comprehensive understanding of race pace/training times to utilize during practice.
Any schedule conflicts that interfere with practices must be communicated to their coach with as much prior notice as possible.
Athletes are expected to attend all meets that the Senior group is invited to (local & travel).
Pre-Senior Group
Pre-Senior Group
Description:
This group primarily consists of athletes at the Junior Olympic level and is designed to prepare athletes for the Senior Group and to elevate athletes towards their first Senior-level qualifying times (Arena Grand Challenge/USA "A").
Practices:
5-7 Swim & Weights practices/week
Expectations:
Athletes are expected to show a willingness to make adjustments and give full effort in practice at all times and will be introduced to the goal-setting process.
Athletes are expected to communicate with their coach if they are not able to attend a practice for a valid reason.
Athletes are expected to attend all meets that the Pre-Senior group is invited to (all local & any travel meets they have qualified for).
Development Group
Development Group
Description:
This group is designed to develop stroke mechanics and aerobic base, while teaching good training habits for athletes who are looking to improve their technique, endurance, strength, and times. Goals for this group include qualifying for Junior Olympics and other Age Group Championship meets.
Practices:
3-5 Swim practices/week
Expectations:
Athletes are expected to come to each practice with a positive attitude and work together with other athletes in their group.
Athletes are encouraged to communicate with their coach if they are not able to attend a practice. This is the time to start building great communication habits!
Athletes are expected to attend all local meets that the Development group is invited to.
AGAC Youth Training Groups
Blue Group
Blue Group
Description:
This group is designed for novice-level, elementary to middle school aged athletes with some background in swimming (graduated highest level of lessons), and will introduce these athletes to competition.
The Blue Group is our more advanced youth training group and incorporates endurance and interval training, while continuing to refine the skills learned in the Gold group. Both groups practice at the same time, and athletes are placed in a training group by the coaching staff.
Practices:
2-3 Swim practices/week
Expectations:
Athletes are expected to bring a positive attitude to practice and show respect to their coach(es).
Athletes are strongly encouraged, but not required, to participate in swim meets that the Blue group is invited to.
Gold Group
Gold Group
Description:
This group is designed for novice-level, elementary to middle school aged athletes with some background in swimming (graduated highest level of lessons), and will introduce these athletes to competition.
The Gold Group is the introductory level to our program, placing a large emphasis on technique/fundamentals in all four strokes for athletes who have just progressed beyond swim lessons.
Practices:
2-3 Swim practices/week
Expectations:
Athletes are expected to bring a positive attitude to practice and show respect to their coach(es).
Athletes are strongly encouraged, but not required, to participate in swim meets that the Gold group is invited to.
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