Technique, Strength, and conditioning
These three factors are the building blocks upon which every swimmer can be successful. However, there is a strict order in which these blocks must be stacked.
Elite Swimming believes firmly in individual attention and instruction. In order for athletes to commit to an intensive program, they must first understand the principle behind the hard work:
- Technique: This is the primary concern for every swimmer. One cannot expect to see progress if the hard work put into swimming is not founded upon sound stroke technique.
- Strength: Once proper technique is implemented, athletes must be shown the means for increasing flexibility and strength, both in and out of season.
- Conditioning: The final component is one of both mind and body. Conditioning includes not only work done in the pool, but dry land exercise, diet, and mental preparation for training and competition.
Creating a plan for success that can be used all year long!
What to Bring
Swimmers will have the option of bringing their own lunch, but one will be provided by the camp.
Swimmers will be expected to bring a swimsuit, towel, water bottle, a well rested, healthy body, and a positive attitude!
Elite Swimming will provide each athlete with:
- Evaluation of Progress
- Exclusive CampT-Shirt
- Digital Video of all 4 strokes, starts, and turns
- Personal notes, drills, and suggestions for each swimmer for each stroke
- Weight lifting program for both in and out of season
- Nutrition plan for pre and post competition, workout, and year round maximized benefits
- Instructional lessons explaining the concepts and principles behind varied techniques and training programs
- A week of intensive training
SECURING A SLOT
Elite Swimming is open to all of CT, and will only accept 30 athletes due to the focus on technique and the attention given to each swimmer.
In order to secure a slot on the roster of this summer’s clinic, a $50 non-refundable deposit is required by every athlete. The deposit should be sent with the attached application. This is to ensure that an accurate number of athletes can be anticipated. The balance of $275 (13 & up) or $175 (8-12) is due on the first day of the Elite Swimming clinic. Personal checks, money orders, or cash are all acceptable means of payment. (Please do not send cash through mail)
When & Where
Elite Swimming Day Camp will run for two weeks in August. There are two separate sessions. The two sessions will be the 1st and 2nd full weeks of August.
There are two different levels for this intensive program. For swimmers ages 13 and over, the clinic will run daily from 9:00 AM to4:00 PM. For swimmers ages 8 – 12 the clinic will begin at 9:00 AM and end after lunch at 1:00 PM.
Elite Swimming is fully insured and will use the MiddletownHigh School natatorium for the length of the clinic. Swimmers will be expected to be changed and ready to swim on the MHS deck at 9:00 AM.
COACHING STAFF
Heading the Elite Swimming clinic will be Coach Trevor Charles. Coach Charles has had a distinguished career of success. He was an All-American high school swimmer, setting multiple school and conference records, as well as a top competitor in the Connecticut Open. At MaristCollege, Charles again set multiple records for the school and MAAC Conference, achieved All-American status, medaled at the ECAC, and led his school to undefeated seasons in the MAAC.
Joining the Elite Swimming staff this year is Spencer Hartmann. Hartmannwas a dominant high school swimmer at Windsor High who achieved All-American status in 2 events as well as being a USA Sectional Champion. Hartmann enjoyed success at MaristCollege, helping lead the team to 3 MAAC titles with 4 conference champion event wins in the distance freestyle events
Application
Name of Athlete______
Address______
City ______
State, Zip______
Phone______
Age:
Best 3 Events and Corresponding Best Times:
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Circle: Session I Session II
Mail & Payment Info
Make checks payable to “Trevor Charles,” memo “Elite Swimming.” Send application and deposit to: