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

Summary

This Performance Training Plan is a realistic plan that has been developed by the Chief Coach, in conjunction with the Squad coaches. It aims to build on the sound base that exists within City of Derby Swimming Club in order to take the club forward and achieve more success and at higher levels than have been achieved recently.

It is acknowledged that City of Derby Swimming Club has a strong tradition of success within Derbyshire. This plan is aimed at maximising the club's potential for success at Midland District level and ultimately beyond.

Key ingredients in realising this achievement are:-

• Provision of an infrastructure that will support athletes in achievement of their targets
  
  
• Development of a sound coaching structure and education programme
  
  
• Development of City of Derby's competitive programme to enable our swimmers to gain regular experience of swimming in high profile national competitions
  
  
• Establishment of a clear selection strategy for National events
  
  
• Provision of a scholarship programme for talented young athletes
  
  
• Development of financial incentives for success in key domestic competitions
  
  
• Development and maintenance of an infrastructure that can deliver the Performance Training Plan