I started coaching a 15 years old boy, who has not so good but decent times, I want him to be able to break at least one of his “age-group” records from our club.
Since I write his workouts, I wonder which record might be the closest one to shoot for.
Event SCM........ His time...........club´s record
50 free............30"41............25"52
100 free.......... 1'05"............ 56"75
200 free......... 2´26"16......... 2´10"20
400 free......... 05'02''68......... 4'36"95
800 free.......... 11'17"04......... 10'12"91
50 *** ..........40''23.............33"06
50 back ...........36"09 .............29"52
100 back......... 1'18"54 ..........1'03"66
200 back .........2´43"35......... 2'17"56
100 IM............ 01'15''96......... 1'04"22
200 IM............ 2'46"24........... 2'21"56
400 IM ............5´54"16.......... 5'00"03
I think I will try to make him focus on freestyle, his closest times to the record (very far BTW) seems to be the 200 free and 400 free events
What do you think?
I also want to know if his times have a "normal" relation; I mean, he probably can go faster in the 800 free from his 400 free time. And faster 200 IM from his 100 IM time.
Im use to make workouts for myself but I know how far I can push myself...
This is new for me, so Im trying to test him, 100's reps, crazy long sets, crazy hard sets, and Im looking forward to his "never done" 7000 meter workout :angel:. He seems to enjoy challenge, I need some feedback about his times and tips for training 15 years olds.
thanks
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Seriously, it is about having fun, getting exercise, learning an exercise that you can enjoy for a lifetime, and making friends.
Don't burn the kid out. If he really gets into it, let him make that decision for himself.
And why do I have that Garth Brooks song in my head, "I went to work for her that summer..."
Kids and athletics is more than just having fun and getting exercise. Its about setting goals and trying to achieve them, competing, gaining some self discipline, and learning something about yourself.
Going outside and playing kick the can is fun. Training and competing is fun "sometimes". The social aspect of sports is great. But kids have dreams and many of them want to work hard and take it seriously. And that is not always fun.
a coach that is willing to work with a kid, inspire him, challenge him, spend time with him, and help him set and achieve goals is priceless.
But I would agree that going at it from a times angle alone is going to cause some unnecessary heartache. At the same time, you've got to talk about times and improvement. Lofty long term goals are important. So are realistic short term goals.
Seriously, it is about having fun, getting exercise, learning an exercise that you can enjoy for a lifetime, and making friends.
Don't burn the kid out. If he really gets into it, let him make that decision for himself.
And why do I have that Garth Brooks song in my head, "I went to work for her that summer..."
Kids and athletics is more than just having fun and getting exercise. Its about setting goals and trying to achieve them, competing, gaining some self discipline, and learning something about yourself.
Going outside and playing kick the can is fun. Training and competing is fun "sometimes". The social aspect of sports is great. But kids have dreams and many of them want to work hard and take it seriously. And that is not always fun.
a coach that is willing to work with a kid, inspire him, challenge him, spend time with him, and help him set and achieve goals is priceless.
But I would agree that going at it from a times angle alone is going to cause some unnecessary heartache. At the same time, you've got to talk about times and improvement. Lofty long term goals are important. So are realistic short term goals.
