“Pool of Opportunities” Conference, Tollcross, Glasgow Ally Whike, Performance Director, Scottish Swimming Graham Wardell, Head Coach, Aquatics, Glasgow 2014
Areas of Discussion • • • • •
The Swimming Performance against Targets Preparation and Approach Review Process Success and Challenge
The Swimming Glasgow
Delhi
3 3 4 27
Gold Silver Bronze 4th to 8th
2 3 1 19
Gold Silver Bronze 4th to 8th Medals
6
Medals
10
Placings Total finals
14 individual, 5 relays
22 individual, 5 relays
19 individual , 6 relays
Placings Total finals
Total finalists
9 (individual)
Total finalists
24 (individual)
31 individual , 6 relays
Scottish Records
3
Scottish Records
British Records
0
British Records
Commonwealth Record
1
Commonwealth Record
25 2 1
The Swimming Personal Bests Delhi Number Per Event PBs
0-1% over PB 1-2% over PB 2-3% over PB 3+% over PB
10
8 13 12 5
0-1% over PB 1-2% over PB 2-3% over PB 3+% over PB
20.83 16.67 27.08 25.00 10.42
PBs
0-1% over PB 1-2% over PB 2-3% over PB 3+% over PB
Number % age 24
46.15
17
32.69
4
7.69
5
9.62
1
1.92
34
30.63
57
51.35
6
5.41
13
11.71
1
0.90
Per Swim
Per Swim PBs
% age
Personal Bests Glasgow Per Event
10 15 22 18 5
14.29 21.43 31.43 25.71 7.14
PBs
0-1% over PB 1-2% over PB 2-3% over PB 3+% over PB
The Swimming Seasons Bests Delhi Per Event Number 20 SB 0-1% over SB 1-2% over SB 2-3% over SB >3% over SB
Per Swim SB 0-1% over SB 1-2% over SB 2-3% over SB >3% over SB
% age 36.36
15
27.27
12
21.82
6
10.91
2
3.64
16
21.33
34
45.33
16
21.33
7
9.33
2
2.67
Seasons Bests Glasgow Per Event SB 0-1% over SB 1-2% over SB 2-3% over SB >3% over SB
Per Swim SB 0-1% over SB 1-2% over SB 2-3% over SB >3% over SB
Number
% age
34
65.38
11
21.15
3
5.77
4
7.69
0
0.00
54
48.65
40
36.04
7
6.31
10
9.01
0
0
The Swimming • Where there was a 2nd or 3rd swim, 71% were faster than the heat swim • Where there was a 2nd or 3rd swim, 51% were quickest on the final swim • 79% of all swims under the QT (40% Delhi) • 73% swims faster than trials in any round • 58% swims faster than trials on final swim
Performance against Targets Target: Top 4 Medal Table finish
Actual: Gold
Silver
Bronze
Australia
19
21
17
57
England
10
10
8
28
Canada
4
1
6
11
S. Africa
3
3
6
12
Scotland
3
3
4
10
What will it take?: Medals from Gold through to Bronze. (Scotland placed 4th with 1 gold in Manchester 2002; Canada had 4 gold for the same place in Delhi 2010). An average over the past three Games suggests the following is required:
•Gold: 2-3 •Silver: 2 - 3 •Bronze: 3 - 4 •Total: 7 – 10
5th Total
Performance against Targets Target:
Actual:
80% of team training in Scotland
79% training base within Scotland (Delhi 60%)
Target:
Actual:
Target:
Actual:
Maintain or increase the number of Scottish based coaches placing swimmers on the team Maintain balanced gender and age qualification
13 Scottish based coaches placing swimmers on the team (Delhi 8) Male 60%, Female 40% (Delhi 55%, 45%) Male 22.5, Female 21 (Delhi 22, 20)
Performance against Targets Target:
Aim to have a minimum of 1 swimmer compete in each individual event for which they qualify
Target:
Increase numbers of swimmers in finals
Actual:
*Male 12/16 events, Female 9/16 events Delhi: Male 9/16, Female 8/16
Actual:
Total finals Total finalists Delhi Total finals Total finalists
31 individual plus 6 relays 24 individual 19 individual plus 6 relays 9 individual
Review Process • • • •
Athletes – Electronic Survey Coaches – Team and Home Support Staff CGS Review
Preparation and Approach • • • • • • •
Performance Plan Selection Policy Targeted Support TEAM Relay Strategy Training camps, gatherings and competition Final Preparation
Challenge and Success • Team Size • Home Games • Medal Success
• Events/Technical • Mindset • Process
The Future • Corporate Plan 2015 - 2021 • Performance Plan Review Complete 4 key headings; - Coaching Process - Technical Excellence - Performance/Performance Development Environments - Athlete Development • National Coach Position • Corporate Plan – Board October 2014, sportscotland November 2014