FCST Newsletter - Jan 1, 2018
FCST Team Newsletter and Information:
What is IM training and why we do it?
A key part of the FCST team philosophy is IM training. This means that for every level of the team, Developmental through Senior, we train the kids in all four competitive strokes. There are many benefits to having the swimmers train all of the strokes, especially at the Developmental and Age Group level.Swimmers should not be specializing in just one stroke.
Swimmers will often have a favorite stroke and one that they are faster in. However, we do not want the kids to focus on just that stroke. As kids get older, stronger, and develop a better feel for the water that stroke can change over time. FCST believes in developing a foundation for every swimmer to be as successful as possible as they progress into the Senior program and Senior swimming.
Benefits of IM Training:
- Injury prevention- By swimming all four strokes the swimmers are developing different muscles, improving any stroke imbalances, and avoid any overuse of certain muscles/joints
- Develop a better feel for the water- By constantly challenging the brain and muscles through all four strokes the swimmers gain a better feel for the water and how their body is moving through the water
- Develop better balance in all strokes- Similar to developing a feel for the water, swimmers are able to learn how their body balances in the water and what adjustments need to be made for better efficiency while they swim
- Make them a better racer- Training and racing all four strokes consistently will provide more opportunities to develop them into a great all around racer.
- Coach Dana Skelton, Head Developmental Coach
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Important Dates: Jan 11- 14: Greater Southwest Invite Jan 12- 14: SSAN Winter Invite Jan 20: January Dev. Meet Jan 20: Long-term progression planning w/ Coach Pete Jan 27: FCST supporting Alumni at Collegiate Meet |
Meet Entry Timelines and Information*:
| Meet Webpage, Dates, & Location: |
Athletes eligible: |
Prelim and Final entry deadline: |
Volunteer opportunities: |
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| Great Southwest Invitational, Jan. 11 - 14. Rockwall, TX | Must qualify in 5 or more events to attend | Dec. 21 and 28 | Sign-up for timming, coming soon! |
| SSAN January Winter Invite, Jan. 12 - 14. Spring. TX | Swimmers NOT attending GSW. | Dec. 21 and 28 | Sign-up for timming, coming soon! |
| January Developmental Meet HOSTED by FCST, Jan. 20th. Rosenberg, TX | Red, White, Blue 1, and Blue 2 swim groups | Dec. 28 and Jan. 4 | Coming soon! |
*Families are responsible for communicating meet entry issues with their athletes respective coach, as their primary coach is most responsible for their athletes training and competitive plan.
**Once the final entry deadline has passed, no changes may be made on FCSTs' end. Athletes can deck-enter at the meet (if allowed by meet management) at their own expense and with coachs permission. This is not the most ideal way to enter a meet having schedules planned ahead of time is very beneficial to the athlete.
FCST Contacts^:
- FCST Office: (281) 969-8759; Mon.- Thurs: 9:00am - 5:00pm; Fri: 9:00am - 12:00pm
- Team Accounts & Billing: Hillary Martinez ([email protected])
- HR & Administration: Christina Hollar ([email protected])
- Volunteer Cordinator: Lisa Kolluri ([email protected])
- Team Merchandise: Janet Blowers ([email protected])
- FCST Coaches & BOD: Contact Page
- Group Webpages: FC:Senior, FC:Pre-Senior, FC: Age Group, FC:Blue 1& 2, FC:White & Red, New Territory, 7M: Pre-Senior & Senior, 7M:Age Group & Dev, Beaumont, Masters, Lessons/League/Tri
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