My name is Robert Van Der Zant. I have been involved in swimming for over 25 years. During this time, I have developed and maintained a strong passion, dedication and commitment to the sport of swimming. As Head Coach of the Jamboree Heights Swimming Club, I work from the following beliefs: - I use a developmental approach, which forms the foundation of all coaching decisions.
- I recognise and respect that individual swimmers have varying levels of ability and rates of progression.
- I respect that individual swimmers have different goals and ambitions. I will assist swimmers to articulate and identify their goals so that swimmers can strive to meet their own expectations.
- I acknowledge that swimmers are engaged in other scholastic and extra curricular activities. I strongly support a child's involvement in a range of activities and interests.
- I strongly value the need to encourage a swimmers full potential in the pool, both on an individual level and as part of a team. The positive promotion of a child's self-esteem, confidence and enjoyment is of the utmost importance.
- I have an open, honest, accountable approach to coaching and encourage joint participation and the input of swimmers and parents in the continued development of Jamboree Heights Swimming Club.
- I strongly believe that a team approach, hard work, commitment and having fun can result in a highly effective swimming squad.
As I reflect on the past seven seasons as Head Coach of Jamboree Heights Swimming Club, I am extremely proud of our club’s achievements and have noticed that these improvements grow as every season passes. These improvements are not only results in the pool, but in swimmer’s attitudes, swimming skills and team spirit. |
