The Enfield Swim Squad Philosophy
- To provide a positive environment in which each athlete can develop physically, emotionally and socially.
- To learn and enjoy life skills such as: pride, commitment, hard work, discipline, integrity, and loyalty and apply them to the team and everyday life.
- To learn as much as possible about the sport of Swimming.
The ESS Way
- Respect yourself and others.
- Put the team before yourself.
- Make working hard a normal occurrence.
- Make winning an attitude.
- Take responsibility for your actions and learn from all experiences.
- Develop and demonstrate strong, positive team spirit, camaraderie and team pride.
- Be accountable to each other.
- Never give up on yourself and others.
ESS Swimmers
are expected to:
- Set realistic personal goals and work to achieve them through hard work, discipline and commitment.
- Be a positive reflection of yourself, the team and the club.
- Appreciate everyone's contribution to the team, and to understand and accept your own contribution.
- Accept and carry out responsibilities as a team player to the best of your ability, and to develop the skills necessary to do so.
- Show respect for yourself and others.
ESS Coaches
are expected to:
- Provide experiences enabling each swimmer to grow.
- Communicate the rules and etiquette required to compete in the sport of swimming safely.
- Challenge each athlete to be the best they can be in and out of the pool.
- Clearly communicate the team rules and expectations to the athletes and parents.
- Convey the importance of each athlete's contribution to the club.
- Teach athletes to accept appropriate criticism and guidance from coaches or teammates in a positive manner.
- Instill and uphold high standards of sportsmanship.
- Never give up, and to lead by example.
ESS Parents
are expected to:
- Understand and support the direction and philosophy of the ESS coaches and swimming programme.
- Help support the team through positive reinforcement of your child's efforts and participation, as well as that of other swimmers in the club.
- Help support team events (National Arena League, M11, Essex League, Relay galas) by doing your best to work with the club when help is required.
- Develop and demonstrate awareness that your child is part of a team, and that team goals take precedence over individual goals.
- Assist the coaches in building the team through participation in, and support of, team events.
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