Gold Squad

Gold Squad Information

Primary Coach : Coach Cheryl Philp (Level 5 - American Swimming Coaches Association (ASCA) - the highest level awarded).

Email: cherylphilp@hisdragons.org.cn

Absences: Please direct to your primary coach.

Training equipment: Swim Fins, a Swim Snorkel, and a water bottle.Training Schedule:

Gold Squad Schedule 

Day	AM	PM	Other info
Monday	/	15:45-17:30	n/a
Tuesday	06:15-07:30	/	n/a
Wednesday	06:15-07:30	15:15-17:15	n/a
Thursday	06:15-07:30	/	n/a
Friday	06:15-07:30	15:15-17:15	n/a

 

Form to sign up for extra sessions : HERE

Middle School Girls

G6 Lena Kwok, Alison Sun, and Chloe Wang

G7 Angela Chen, Maya Ma, Nemo Zhang, Ashlynn Zheng, and Carol Zhong

G8 Elli-Joleen Borsdorf, Anastasia Aude Adele Buchmann, Shirley Lin, Mable Lu, and Coco Xie

Middle School Boys

G6 Byron Lo, Luke Petring, and Yihao Zhou

G7 Flynn Yu 

G8 Vanness Chang

High School

G9 Vidor Han, Yifan Hu, Dennis Lu, and Helen Zhong

G10 Simeon Borsdorf and Naomi Xia

G11 Anna Lu 

Phase: Performing to Win

Focus: The Gold Squad is the highest grouping in our Upper School. During each student-athletes swimming career within the Gold Squad our goal is to combine the depth of experiences they have gained from the sport and begin to enhance their personal portfolio for college applications via their service to swimming and their surrounding community (lower school swimmers) by modelling humility, kindness, sports-person-ship and showcasing swim specific skills to provide the next generation of student-athletes.

Expectations for retaining

Student-athletes selected to swim at ACAMIS Senior Championships are required to attend a minimum of three (3) practices each week during the ACAMIS Season, five (5) session per week will be available during this season. After the ACAMIS season student-athletes can continue to swim with the school at our meets.

We request that all student athletes maintain the one (1) training session per week each Wednesday AM.

Student-athletes are encouraged to come to all our sessions; however, we understand that many students may want to try different sports and activities and diversify their interests.

Universities recruit: Student-athletes who have excellent swimming skills (performance based times for each college will vary), excellent work ethic, team orientated mindset and excellent grade point average.

Tactical Preparation: Displays a strong understanding of race analysis and refinement of optimal race strategy in training and competitive environments.

Planning and Communication: Provide your coach access to your wellness diary regularly. Develop and adopt a plan, highlighting clear expectations through your coach. Your coach can help you build your plan. Make an appointment with your coach during school/training hours to discuss a plan. As a Gold student-athlete, you are encouraged and expected to take personal accountability for your progress.

Grade 8 through 10: We look towards the student-athlete becoming independent in communication with he coach and family, taking responsibility for their training.

Grade 8 through 12: Year 11 and beyond – Be Prepared – Be A Self Advocate – Be A Team Player.

Personal Excellence: Implement time management skills that reflect the importance of life balance for well-being and performance. Respect your time, the program's and the coaching team's time. Develop skills to identify, plan, undertake, and evaluate personal and professional development activities, facilitating progression in and out of the pool and out of the school team to enhance your development as an athlete.

Team Mantra

1. I believe in myself

2. I quickly adjust to new situations

3. Day by day, I grow in confidence

4. My potential for success is unlimited

5. I see failures as a steppingstone for success

6. I am courageous, and I confront my fears

7. Everything I do leads to something better

8. I love myself, and I love being me; I deserve success

9. There is always another way and a better solution

10. I am fortunate to be surrounded by people who support me and want the best for me