FAA Levels System

The Levels System helps us create a developmentally appropriate learning path for the age group swimmer. The system addresses the physiological, psychological, tactical, technical and performance based realities for each stage of the swimmer's journey. By utilizing a comprehensive approach, we can help ensure that the athlete has the tools, skills, mindsets and abilities needed to successful move to the next phase of their progression. The Levels System also allows for us to effectively communicate the process to the swimmers and their families. It also gives us a way to offer sound seasonal plans in every phase of the sport and help swimmers make goals that are in line with their current state and desired future state.

As we introduce the Levels System, most swimmers will have some pluses and minuses in each category, based on their current group assignments. That's fine. We will begin at Level One and work our way up for all swimmers. We feel that it is important that all FAA swimmers have successfully completed each of the steps. This will give them the best opportunity to meet their goals. 

As of this writing, it has been just over a month or so since I came to FAA. I feel we are at a point where we can introduce this system to the program. A well rounded swimmers is a fast swimmer. We have added mornings, pulleys and dryland already. Adding these important training and educational components to our program will help us reach new heights. Please refer to the links below to find out more about the program. As always, if you have questions, just ask.

See you at the pool - Rich

Levels System - Background and Introduction

Levels System - FAQs

Levels System

Levels System - Training Based Advancement

Levels System - Performance Based Advancement

FAA Stroke Scorecards*

*The Stroke Scorecards are not only utilized for analyzing stroke efficiency, but also for year-long stroke education. We know that with the implementation of all of the above, our FAA swimmers will not just be well trained, but will also become well rounded students of the sport. Smart swimmers are fast swimmers!