ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT

ASP SELECTION & CARDING

Sweetwater Coaching applies a fair selection process, carding athletes into three levels (Elite, Performance, Development). Each category has specific conditions, including eligibility and application requirements. 

Once an athlete is carded, they will be placed within these levels and provided with resources through ASP services, specific to each athlete’s unique goals, training, and performance plan.

Elite (Level 1)

Entry:

Athletes who have met or exceeded a performance standard within the “Top 10 Positions” of National/International Competitions and those showing upward progression may be evaluated for carding.

Retention:

  • Athletes are expected to demonstrate yearly progress “Tracking Up” and/or maintaining their performance within their competitive discipline(s).
  • Athletes will be expected to qualify and show peak performance at targeted championship events (based on place and/or % of seasons best compared to their competition results).

Performance (Level 2)

Entry:

Multiple performances over the Level 3 standard and performances that track within the transition or “Top 20 Positions” of National/International Competitions will enhance the “Athlete Profile” for carding.

Retention:

  • Athletes are expected to improve or maintain their performance yearly, within the two year period of carding, at or above the Level 2 Standard.
  • If criteria are met after two years, the athlete will be given an additional period of no more than two years to further improve / maintain their performance.

Development (Level 3)

Entry:

Multiple performances that track within the “Top 30 Positions” of National / International Competitions will enhance the “Athlete Profile” for carding.

Retention:

  • Athletes will be expected to improve their performance within the one year period of carding, at or above the Level 3 Standard.
  • If the above criteria are met after one year,, the athlete will be given a further period of not more than one year to again improve / maintain their performance.

APPLICATION CURRENTLY CLOSED

OPEN DATE: Feb 2025

Please email application to: service@sweetwatercoaching.co.uk

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