When setting your three goals, here are some guidelines to follow:
Make SMART goals! Examples below:
Specific - I want to swim under 40 seconds in the 50 Free. NOT: I want to swim faster in the 50 Free.
Measurable - Should be time based or trackable. Good examples would be achieving a certain time, qualifying for state, setting a team record, or completing an event without being disqualified at a meet.
Attainable - No one on our team is advancing to the olympics, at least not this year. Make goals you can achieve THIS season!
Relevant - Don't set a goal unless you want to achieve it. You shouldn't aspire to be the fastest swimmer on the team if your goal of joining swim team was to get in better shape for track season.
Time-Bound - My goal is to have perfect attendance at every practice THIS SEASON. Not: A goal that that ends after March 9th of 2024 or does not have a set deadline.
Goals based on things YOU can control. Comparing yourself to others is not something you want to do as all of our swimmers have varying levels of experience. Make goals with the main idea in mind to make yourself better as each week goes by during the season. Other teams we swim against may practice more than we do or have more resources. Set goals that you can make happen with hard work!
Sample goals:
Have perfect attendance at all practices.
Earn a personal record in the 50 back at every meet.
Qualify for two state events in the 100 Breaststroke and the 50 Butterfly.
Complete the 500 Free at a meet.
Break a team record in the 25 Butterfly for my age group.
Compete in the 50 Breastroke at a meet without being DQed.
If you need help setting 3 goals, ask a coach for suggestions! Email harlanswimclub@gmail.com or text Coach Matt at 712-571-0528
Goals are between swimmers and the coaches and we won't make them public to everyone. Please fill out this form by December 16th!
