Redeployment notes: Mission Viejo Nadadores
10 & Under Division
Coach Bryan Dedaux (Division Director)
There
are two "Redeployment" times per year
~ Once in Sept. and once in Feb.
AGE-UPS
~ Depends on the birthdate of the
athlete - If the child turns 11 before the next Champs meet (J.O.s or Super
J.O.s) then they will be moved to the 11-12 Division. If they are still 9
or 10 at that meet then they stay in the 10 & Under division as they will
be competing as a 10 and Under if qualified.
~ Each 10 Blue swimmer ageing up will
move to the 11-12 Silver Group.
~ Each 10 Gold swimmer ageing up will
move to the 11-12 Blue Group.
A small step up is better than a
giant leap. Yardage increases. Technical curriculum continues.
Physiology plays a bigger part in practice planning.
Intra-Divisional
Moves
~Based on just 4 criteria:
-Practice performance (Effort): Is the child swimming with a purpose?
Is the effort to make challenging bases there? When the bases are
not challenging, are they still working hard or are they just going through the
motions? Are they understanding the different layers within each set and
staying engaged in the workout. Are they disciplined in regards to breath
control in and out of walls and breathing patterns for each stroke? Do
they understand descending and apply the theory when asked? Do they
"work their turns" or just go from one lap to the other without
considering the effort and technique that they have learned about turns and
breakouts. Effort in Dryland plays an important part in this as well.
-Maturity:
Reading
the clock. Understanding when to leave. Paying attention when the
coach talks. Active listening. Following simple but important
"Coach Bryan" rules. Ability to hear a direction, then apply it
within a set or exercise. Remembering what the primary drills are and how
to do them correctly. Responding when the coach tells you something.
Taking criticism with the proper response. Controlling emotions.
Taking dryland seriously.
-Technique: Fly. Back. Brst. Free.
IM turns. Flip turns. Open turns. Dives.
Breakouts. Finishes. Dryland exercises. All technique is evaluated.
-Attendance:
Swim
meets: Each day of the meet and the maximum number of events is expected
in these groups. 4 practices a week is the expectation for workout
attendance. Has your child been coming at least 4 times per week?
Are other sports in the mix? We like athletic kids! We can work with you. Family vacations are fine...As long as they
don't fall on a very important Champs meet weekend that your child has been
working for.
