The Mississippi Makos Swim Team offers training and practice groups for swimmers of all ages and ability levels, concentrating on level specific training for all of our athletes that is geared towards challenging each individual and developing the best of THEIR abilities.
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Makos Philosophy Makos uses a “progressive” age group program designed to develop the child physically, mentally and emotionally in a systematic fashion. A well-defined, long-term approach of gradually increasing degrees of commitment is essential to reach peak performance levels during a swimmer’s physiological prime. The emphasis in the early stages of participation must be placed on developing technical skills and a love for the sport. In the later years, a more demanding physical and psychological challenge must be introduced to the training program. In this respect, “too much too soon” is more often the cause of failure to achieve maximum potential in senior swimming than in the reverse situation. Developmental Groups Advanced Age Groups SILVER and GOLD Practices intensify at this level with a continued emphasis on the 4 competitive strokes and all other necessary competitive techniques. Swimmers will also be introduced to strength training through the use of body weight exercises. As our more advanced swimmers increase their commitment to swimming, we insist that they maintain good academic standing. The recommended number of practices for the Silver and Gold groups is 4 to 6 times per week. The Silver and Gold groups are required to make a 9-month commitment. SENIOR This is the top Makos age group program. The training will emphasize training with attention to the 4 competitive strokes and all necessary competitive techniques. In addition to an intensive water program, swimmers in this group will also engage in strength training, which will be highlighted by body weight exercises. As our more advanced swimmers increase their commitment to swimming, we insist that they maintain good academic standing. The recommended number of practices for the Senior group is 5 to 8 times per week. The Senior group is required to make a 12-month commitment.
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