The Performance Squad
- We lead from the front and we embrace all challenges
- We listen, learn and explore to make the slightest improvements
- We demand more from ourselves, each and every day
Swim hours: 13.5 hours on a full week of training
Total land hours: 2 hours on a full week of training
Long course training: once a month, where programme allows
Email: [email protected]
Performance Squad Training Sessions (starting 29 Aug 2023)
Head Coach: Jamie Black
Day | Pool Time | Location | Land Base |
Monday | 05:15 - 06:45 | Enderby Leisure Centre | 05:00 - 05:15 |
Monday | 18:30 - 20:30 | Leicester Grammar School | 18:00 - 18:30 |
Tuesday | 19:00 - 21:00 | Lutterworth Sports Centre | 18:30 - 19:00 |
Wednesday | 19:00 - 21:00 | Wigston Leisure Centre | 18:45 - 19:00 |
Thursday | 18:30 - 20:30 | Leicester Grammar School | 18:00 - 18:30 |
Friday | 19:00 - 21:00 | Lutterworth Sports Centre | 18:30 - 19:00 |
Saturday | 06:00 - 08:00 | Enderby Leisure Centre | 08:15 - 09:15 |
Sunday (once a month) | 14:30 - 16:30 | Loughborough University** | 14:00 - 14:30 |
** Long course training, once per month.
The Club continuously monitors and reviews pool utilisation and therefore all swim sessions may be subject to change from time to time.
Values
#Respect #Responsibility #Unity
#Determination #Humility
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Description
At the pinnacle of our squad system is our Performance Squad. Athletes in this squad are some of the most dedicated and determined people in the region. In a county with such a strong reputation in sport, Leicester City FC and Leicester Tigers RFC leading the charge on a national and global level, our Training Performance Programme is determined to carry this success into swimming.
Our Training Performance squad have access to 7 sessions of training per week, including land based training. They are the core of our successful National Arena League team, and compete regularly as individuals to challenge their competitors to keep pace with them.
Our athletes are educated in advanced skills and stroke techniques, as well as land based training, race tactics and post race.
Kit Requirements
kick board | pull buoy | fins | hand paddles | snorkel |
foam roller | pulling ankle strap Band | skipping Rope | finger paddles | 3 x tennis balls |
thera-band | 2x water bottles | mesh bag |

