Training @ msc
If you are a interested new swimmer please contact Josh Barila for more details
SQUADS
Mildura Swimming Club have clear and set out squads to cater for the development and transition of swimmers who have completed a learn to swim program, the introduction into squad swimming, and up to high performance squads.
MSC recognise that all swimmers have different goals, and our set-up of squads cater for that.
MSC recognise that all swimmers have different goals, and our set-up of squads cater for that.
2020 MSC Winter Training
13th July - 30th October 2020.
2020 Mildura Swimming Club WINTER Training Booklet
MSC COVID-19 Safety Plan
Coronavirus Health Questionnaire
We require ALL members to read through the Winter Training Booklet and MSC COVID-19 Safety Plan.
Before your first training session with MSC it is a requirement to complete the Coronavirus Health Questionnaire.
13th July - 30th October 2020.
2020 Mildura Swimming Club WINTER Training Booklet
MSC COVID-19 Safety Plan
Coronavirus Health Questionnaire
We require ALL members to read through the Winter Training Booklet and MSC COVID-19 Safety Plan.
Before your first training session with MSC it is a requirement to complete the Coronavirus Health Questionnaire.
Mildura Swimming Club has had a great reputation in producing Country, State & National Level swimmers, while others continue to gain success and enjoyment of training and competition at local level. Mildura Swimming Club has the districts leading coaches, to help further develop our successful programme.
Our MSC training structure consists of the ‘Junior Development Squad’ which is designed for swimmers who have just completed ‘Learn to Swim’ and is an introduction to squad based training. Swimmers then progress into the ‘Development Squad’ upon advice from the Coaching Panel, this squad is to further develop and enhance their swimming skills learnt from the Junior Development Squad, with an emphasis on learning the techniques of competitive racing.
The final squad is the ‘Elite Squad’, The Elite Squad is for those swimmers who, according to the Coaching Panel, have progressed with technique, fitness and work ethic beyond the Development Squad and are seeking to qualify for the VIC and/or SA Country Championships & VIC and/or SA State Championships & Australian Age.
The program is designed for swimmers who meet certain criteria, the aim of this program is to maintain fitness, refine stroke technique, and the main goal is to qualify for 2021 Victorian Country LC Swimming Championships, which is being held in Mildura, Jan 23rd - 25th.
Our MSC training structure consists of the ‘Junior Development Squad’ which is designed for swimmers who have just completed ‘Learn to Swim’ and is an introduction to squad based training. Swimmers then progress into the ‘Development Squad’ upon advice from the Coaching Panel, this squad is to further develop and enhance their swimming skills learnt from the Junior Development Squad, with an emphasis on learning the techniques of competitive racing.
The final squad is the ‘Elite Squad’, The Elite Squad is for those swimmers who, according to the Coaching Panel, have progressed with technique, fitness and work ethic beyond the Development Squad and are seeking to qualify for the VIC and/or SA Country Championships & VIC and/or SA State Championships & Australian Age.
The program is designed for swimmers who meet certain criteria, the aim of this program is to maintain fitness, refine stroke technique, and the main goal is to qualify for 2021 Victorian Country LC Swimming Championships, which is being held in Mildura, Jan 23rd - 25th.
Junior Development Squad- To further the skills and abilities in all competitive strokes. To transition from a completed ‘learn to swim’ program to a club-based squad training while introducing basic skills required for competitive swimming.
• MSC do not offer a ‘learn to swim’ program. Swimmers must have the minimum ability to swim 25m backstroke, 25m Breaststroke and 25m freestyle with correct breathing with no stopping to be ‘squad ready’. |
Development Squad- To further the skills and abilities in all competitive strokes. To develop an introduction to squad training.
• Swimmers then progress into the ‘Development Squad’ upon advice from the Coaching Panel, this squad is to further develop and enhance their swimming skills learnt from the Junior Development Squad, with an emphasis on learning the techniques of competitive racing. Body position, technique and discipline surrounded by great effort are the hallmark of this squad. |
Elite Squad- To further develop the skills and abilities of the swimmer with the intention of qualifying and competing at the VIC and/or SA Country Championships & VIC and/or SA State Championships & Australian Age.
• The Elite Squad is for those swimmers who, according to the Coaching Panel, have progressed with technique, fitness and work ethic beyond the Development Squad and are seeking to qualify for the VIC and/or SA Country Championships & VIC and/or SA State Championships & Australian Age Championships. |
2020/21 COACHES
Ben Tallent -
- Ben was the 2013 Victorian State Assistant Coach. Ben has coached many swimmers who have medalled at Country, State & National level over the past 10 years in the region. After his long break we are excited to welcome him back to the club. Ben is coach of the Development & Elite Squads. Ben currently holds ASCTA Bronze Accredited Coaching License. |
Josh Barila - - Josh has been a swimmer with the club for 13 years competing in local, district, and national competitions. From this his love of coaching grew. Josh has been coaching at MSC for 5 years, ranging from levels of National and state level swimmers, down to Learn to Swim and babies. Josh's coaching philosophy is; 'To improve the life of my swimmers by teaching them the value of hard work, healthy competition, and a commitment to excellence; and to instill in them a knowledge and love of swimming that will enable them to lead a healthy life.' Josh loves coaching so he can see others fall in love with the sport, and seeing each and every swimmer progress. Especially when they smash a PB or when they correct their technique after working on it hard. Josh currently holds a ASCTA Accredited Teacher of Competitive Swimming License, now in training for Bronze/Development. |
Natalie Vercher -
- Natalie grew up in Melbourne where she swam competitively for 12 years achieving multiple Victorian records and State gold medals, as well as numerous National medals and finals. Natalie is a qualified Myotherapist, a decision that stemmed from her swimming career as well passion for anatomy and studying how the body works. Natalie has been coaching for 6 years now, ranging from levels of National and State swimmers, to learn to swim and school swimmers. She loves watching swimmers grow, achieve new skills and goals, creating strong swimmer-coach and coach-parent relationships, but most importantly; assisting in giving swimmers strong life skills that you gain through swimming. Natalie currently holds a ASCTA Bronze Coaching Accreditation. |
Please contact Josh Barila if you have any questions
All Mildura Swimming Clubs training sessions are held at the Mildura Waves Aquatic & Leisure Centre (map below)