Framework
Understanding development through capability.
The framework brings training, testing, competition and coach observation into one connected view of the swimmer.
It supports judgement. It does not replace it.
How the work connects
TrainingWhat is being asked of the swimmer
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CapabilityWhat can be reproduced, controlled and sustained
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PerformanceHow that appears at a given moment
What it organises
Training evidence, testing evidence, competition evidence and coach observation.
What it supports
Clearer interpretation, more consistent decisions and less reactive coaching.
What it does not do
It does not replace judgement, predict outcomes, or make decisions on behalf of the coach.