Great Hills Aquatics RUSH -- RUSH a parent and Great Hills Country Club (GHCC) not-for-profit partnership, where a parent run board and numerous parent committees co-develop the evolving swim program in partnership with not-for-profit Great Hills Country Club's General Manager and Board of Directors. GHCC maintains the facilities and expert coaches for year round success, which include Coach J and Coach Sam. RUSH and GHCC are committed to the longevity of the program and to the continuous investment in swimming.
Year round competitive swimming is an exciting opportunity for young swimmers through to competitive high school seniors who have a passion for swimming. RUSH is committed to ensure each athlete will have individually oriented training objectives and goals, including continuous time-based improvement targets. Athletes will have the opportunity to improve endurance, technique, and self-esteem. RUSH?s well rounded program will focus on in and out of the water athletic skills and principles to ensure the athletes are empowered to become valuable contributors to our community.
WHY WE COMPETE:
RUSH participates locally in Austin, TX. and surrounding cities. We provide challenging and success-oriented situations for swimmers of all abilities. The following policies outline our philosophy about competition:
We emphasize competition with oneself.
Swim meets are the best way for coaches and swimmers to evaluate individual progress within the season.
The individual's improvement is our primary objective.
Sportsmanlike behavior is of equal importance to improved performance.
Team spirit, respect for officials and opponents, determined effort, and mature attitudes are examples of behavior valued and praised by the coaching staff.
Swimmers are taught to set realistic yet challenging goals for meets and to relate those goals in practice in an effort to direct their training efforts.
*Swimmers are encouraged to compete in all swimming events and strokes. This policy promotes versatility and encourages swimmers to explore their potential in the wide range of events offered in Swimming.
Year round competitive swimming is an exciting opportunity for young swimmers through to competitive high school seniors who have a passion for swimming. RUSH is committed to ensure each athlete will have individually oriented training objectives and goals, including continuous time-based improvement targets. Athletes will have the opportunity to improve endurance, technique, and self-esteem. RUSH?s well rounded program will focus on in and out of the water athletic skills and principles to ensure the athletes are empowered to become valuable contributors to our community.
WHY WE COMPETE:
RUSH participates locally in Austin, TX. and surrounding cities. We provide challenging and success-oriented situations for swimmers of all abilities. The following policies outline our philosophy about competition:
We emphasize competition with oneself.
Swim meets are the best way for coaches and swimmers to evaluate individual progress within the season.
The individual's improvement is our primary objective.
Sportsmanlike behavior is of equal importance to improved performance.
Team spirit, respect for officials and opponents, determined effort, and mature attitudes are examples of behavior valued and praised by the coaching staff.
Swimmers are taught to set realistic yet challenging goals for meets and to relate those goals in practice in an effort to direct their training efforts.
*Swimmers are encouraged to compete in all swimming events and strokes. This policy promotes versatility and encourages swimmers to explore their potential in the wide range of events offered in Swimming.
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