TIDE Swimming 2009-10Tide Swimming is committed to developing

growth in athletes, coaches, and parents in a cohesive and unified manner that defines

team

TIDE StaffNate Boyle

TIDE Swim Team Head Coach Mecklenburg Aquatic Club

Assistant Coach Davidson College Assistant

Coach USA Swimming Physiology

Coordinator Professional Team Coach

Auburn Aquatics Graduate Studies in Exercise

Physiology (USA Swimming Grant)

NCAA All-American, USA National Team Member, NCAA Team Championship (Auburn)

TIDE Coaches Professional Knowledgeable Trustworthy Allow coaches to

coach on deck…please schedule a time to meet for feedback and discussion

New GroupsUnique to age and

abilityProgressive in nature

across an athlete’s maturation

InclusiveTechnique…Speed…

Power…VolumeDryland emphasis for

athletic foundation

Swimming MeetsInternational

CompetitionUSA NationalsUSA Jr NationalsUSA Sectionals“Zones”VSI Senior and Age

Group ChampsPrelims/Finals MeetsA/BB/B/C/MiniTIDE “Intrasquad”

“Climb the Ladder” as Standards met

My wife made Jrs at 12

I made:Jrs at 17Nationals at 18Pan Am Games at 19

Competition should be age and ability appropriate

EquipmentSnorkel: Body line w/o

having to disrupt stroke w/breath

Fins and Paddles: Speed and Power sensation

Kickboard: head out of the water, competitive, chatting

Pull Buoy: focus on front end

Kicks: stiffer, more difficult version

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