City of Derby Swimming Club
Affiliated to ASA East Midland Region and Derbyshire ASA

Personal Development

The squad structure proposed within this plan aims, not only to develop the swimming skills of individual swimmers but also to develop the various personal attributes required for a swimmer to become a good competitor and, hopefully, a future champion.

These attributes are:-

1. Physical ability
   
   
2. Motivation
   
   
3. Self discipline
   
   
4. Self confidence
   
   
5. Mental strength and endurance
   
   
6. Will to win
   
   
7. Commitment
   
   
8. Ability to handle a heavy workload for long periods
   
   
9. Emotional stability
   
   
10. Ability to organise his/her personal life
    
    
11. Maturity to accept and act on coaching advice and constructive criticism
    
    
12. Ability to work with other swimmers as a team member

It must be recognised that external factors can influence the development of any of these qualities either positively or negatively. The support given and the commitment shown by a swimmer's parents will greatly influence a swimmer's development and his/her eventual success.