Edward Baxter Swimming

Swim Session Content

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Throughout all the sessions we will be working SMART. There will be some “key sessions” where the swimmers will be challenged physically but these camps are as much about working smart as they are about working hard.

Introduction – This session will be an aerobic and skills-based session introducing the swimmers to the week.

Threshold - This is a key energy system for a swimmer, so we are looking to put a twist on the “classic” threshold set and give the swimmers something a little more specific that they probably haven’t done before.

Turn Skills – Turns are often a part of the race that lets swimmers down and when you do hundreds if not thousands of them every week, they need to be top notch! There will be 2 stations, one running touch turns for butterfly and breaststroke and one for backstroke and freestyle. 

Freestyle Technique – As a swimmer will do around 80% if not more of their training on freestyle it needs to be something that isn’t done sloppily but rather something swimmers need to be able to do efficiently with ease. 

Heart Rate Max – This is the nastiest type of session that we will be doing through the week. The aim of this set is to reach a maximum heart rate but to not let the technique slip off, to maintain a perfect stroke while under the pressure.

The 5th Stroke – Often known as “the 5th stroke” butterfly kick is something that is key to a great swimmer, even breaststrokers during the pullout phase. We will be working on building a brilliant fly kick that swimmers can use day in day out.

Kick Challenge – As the motor for the stroke, kick is a key component for any swimmer and something that is really important to nail, so at any point in a race you can really bring your legs in when they’re needed.
Individual Technique – This session will be focused around individual technical points picked up on during the week.

Speed – The speed sessions will have the aim of reaching “overspeed” and exceeding the swimmers maximum race speed to train the body to be working at a higher speed level.

 

Content

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The camp will be split into two different groups (Junior/Senior) for the swim/gym sessions in order to best meet the needs of everyone involved.

 

Swim sessions - The swim sessions will be very varied across the week including some training sessions for each of the different energy systems required to take your swimming to the next level. These will include, threshold, heart rate max, skills, RECOVERY and much more.

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Gym sessions - All the gym sessions will be body weight/circuit based and will be tailored to meet the individual requirements of the camp participants.

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Stretch sessions - The stretching sessions on the days without gym will provide participants with the opportunity to allow their bodies the chance to adapt and recover between sessions. This will also facilitate learning around the importance of keeping your body healthy when you’re involved in such a heavy training sport.

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Talks - Each day we be visited by a different athlete or swimming expert and they will take us through their swimming journey, highlighting what they have learnt along the way. This will include Olympians, Senior international medallists etc and each session will finish with a Q&A.

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Lunch/downtime - This part of the day is for lunch/down time. A key part of any swimmer’s day is recovery and that is that is what this time is for. If swimmers would like to discuss anything private with any of the members of team this is also the perfect opportunity to do it.

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The Team

Ed Baxter - I will be leading the camp and taking responsibility for the organisation of everything during the week. I will be leading the first talk of the week. You can find my coaching profile by clicking here

There will also be two other members of my team working the camp at all times who will be assisting with all the swim, gym and stretching sessions.

Speakers – The other talks through the week will be given by international swimmers, medallists and other swimming experts. They will be discussing their personal swimming journey and what they believe it takes to make it.

Location

 

This camp will be held at – The Castle Rock School, Coalville, LE67 4BR (formerly King Edward VII School).

Please note this is not a “stay over camp” and participants are responsible for organising their own transport, accommodation and meals.

Contact Details and Booking

The cost of the camp is £495 this is made up of 2 payments a £150 non-refundable deposit which is required on booking and a final payment of £345 which can be paid on or before one week before the start date of your camp. If you sign up to both camps, then you qualify for a discounted total price of £950 for both camps. There are 20 spaces available on each camp.

To book on to the camp please clinic here and for enquires please see contact details below. 

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Email - edwardbaxterswimming@hotmail.com

Phone number - 07572553420

 

Overview

This promises to be a great two weeks for the swimmers to gain some unique experiences which are not generally available, to learn more around what it takes to be a World Class Athlete and above all to have fun!