GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND PHILOSOPHY
OF THE DELAWARE SWIM TEAM
It
is the desire of the Delaware Swim Team to provide a program that can be fun,
exciting and challenging to all who participate. In the quest to fulfill that desire, the following are the
established goals of our organization:
Provide
a well-rounded program
Create a systematic progression for the athletes
Continually challenge our athletes
Facilitate a positive team atmosphere
Promote goal setting and procedures for accomplishing
them
Encourage commitment to team and sport
Be a leader in Middle Atlantic and United States
Swimming
Promote:
PRIDE * HONOR * CLASS * In Our Swimmers & Parents
Develop the highest quality program in the area
Establish a team growth rate of at least 5% for each
corresponding season
Provide a staff and facility conducive to competitive
swimming
Maximize swimmer retention
Coaches and Parents group consistently complete
responsibilities on a timely basis
Enhance individual's self-esteem and recognize
individual goals and needs
Teach fair play and sportsmanship
Seek and develop support from the community
The Delaware Swim Team believes that
competitive swimming is an exciting and fun sport that offers a variety of
experiences that can last a lifetime. A
strong team concept is established in order to create a large support group,
which allows the athletes to propel themselves further in their effort to
fulfill their goals. The concepts of
teamwork and sportsmanship are constantly reinforced. As the swimmer moves up the ladder of group progressions, there
is also the acknowledgment of the desire to become a more dedicated and hardworking
individual.