T4

BREAKTHROUGH AND REWARD

Typically associated with 17 - 23 years.

National Silver Barra's or Aussie Barra's development squad member. Medalist at National Championships

Physical Domain

Technical Characeristics

Development of optimal technique and refinement of co-coordinative profile through an increase in training volume and intensity.
Particular focus on executing optimal technique for event specialisation
Additional focus on minimisation of injury risk. Proactive removal of potentially injurious techniques if relevant, should occur at pre-elite stage

Psychological Characteristics

Further development of psychological skills & attributes (e.g., resilience) via training & competition experience & exposure.
A learned capability to adopt & deploy performance psychological skills in performance situations (e.g., thought control, refocusing, relaxation techniques)
Integration & adherence of National & Australian Lifesaving Team values (e.g., Professional, Respectful, Enjoyable, Resilient, United and Relentless).
A learned capability to adopt & deploy self-management skills outside performance context. An established mindset on personal growth & development.
Development of a personal lifestyle & development plan (e.g., skills, education, finance, career)

Cognitive Characteritstics

Strong understanding of race analysis and refinement of optimal race strategy in training and competitive environments.
Strong Understanding of SERC and refinement of strategy and decision making in training and competitive environments

Physical Domain

Advanced Injury Prevention and Management
Development of Performance Nutrition Practices Focus on cooking, shopping, budgeting and meal planning
Level 2 ASADA Course
Sport Supplements and their risks
Education on massage principles and self-massage
Injury Prevention and Management
Education on movement and strength principles and load management, periodisation and planning
Additional Strength and Condition Education focussing on dry land
Self-Regulated Learning and training in sport
Physiological capacities
Interventional Strategies on Technical Changes needed

Psychological Domain

Performance Psychology focussing on Performance –Race Readiness, arousal, self-talk
Non Selection, Relocation, Transition Concentration and Focus Strategies
Dealing with Adversity
Life Balance and managing responsibilities
Mental Health Identification and Management
Group Education on Building resilience, understanding the mind and concept of stress

Social Domain

Cognitive Domain