Uh-oh, more notes plz Mo'art!
I was on a five year plan, uhm, three years later, it's still five years - the long term is to be nationally ranked when I age up to 70, a long time from now.
Each year has objectives, o' course.
Let's digress!
As a coach, there were daily, weekly, monthly, and seasonal objectives for Each Athlete - not just the stars - right there cuts the coaching ranks down at least 60%, in swimming anyway.
The overalls include prepping each athlete to be their best When they can be their best, for the girls, somewhere between 12 to 40, boys, somewhere between 17-30+ (if the Ever grow up), and developing the overall program.
"The Program" - see, people (especially kids) want to be "normal," so, just keep ramping up what's "normal" for the program; this includes the other teams in the community and LSC (Local Swim Committee). It works (ask me, I'll digress further!); people rise up.
Ahem, so, back to ME! I know that I'm not a sprinter type. My best chances are in the TT and events where the most folk can get dropped. In a lead group of five, I'll probably get fifth. I'm a great training partner and teammate (details, if you wish).
Of course, even my sprint can be improved.
The End (for now), brought to you by Generalized Statements About Stuff*
*which might devolve to:
Everyone Has Different Strengths
Having a Plan is PARAMOUNT - be ready to adjust The Plan