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This is the final stage
of development. After you assimilate these
final skills and experiences, you will have
many new opportunities; for yourself, your
teamates and for the next generation who
look up to you now.
Press forward, but always be proud of what
you have left behind. Done right, it should
be a legacy of Championship Behaviors...in
many, many arenas.
Physical
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can complete sets
for level eight on appendix 1
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maintains
muscular strength
-
demonstrates
improvement in stroke specific muscular
endurance
Cognitive
Competitive
Performance
Biomechanical
Progression
Character
Development & Life Skills
-
understands
relationship between seasonal, yearly,
and quadrennial planning and works with
the coach in establishing priorities
-
recognizes the
importance of effective communication
with the media
-
accepts and
appreciates the responsibilities of
being an ambassador of swimming by
participating in public speaking,
interviews, autographs, etc…
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demonstrates
consistent, high quality performance in
training
-
manages setbacks
so they do not interfere with long term
goals
-
consistently
makes choices that positively effect
training performances
-
participates in
anti-drug programs (leading by example,
public speaking, etc…)
Psychological
Skills
-
can raise or
lower arousal control as needed before
competition
-
has developed own
personal coping style using a variety of
techniques
-
can effectively
handle national / international level
pressure
-
develop awareness
of competitors arousal level without
distraction
-
able to use peak
performance cue before races
-
displays ability
to mentally rehearse in vivid detail and
with imagery control
-
utilizes mastery
and coping imagery, and visualization
skills as needed
-
has the ability
to swim fast despite last second
negative talk
-
can put self on
auto pilot and quiet inner dialog while
racing
-
has developed an
inner sense of well being through
personal and athletic development /
growth
-
fully developed
mental toughness
-
concentration
level refined to tunnel vision as
needed
-
in total control
of "eyes" and "ears", concentration-wise
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