DC Suiter Coaching Programs

E-mail / Phone Coaching

A six-week program includes training in each discipline using your unique heart rates to take the guess work out of over- or under-training.  You will simply test your heart rates every 6 weeks to keep your program accurate.  Our programs are designed specifically to fit your individual schedule and your individual needs.  Our programs are not template-based or computer-generated.  Each program is designed by “hand” and checked carefully for accuracy.  We use a 4-week periodization cycle and go through each of the periodization cycles (pre-season, peak season, off season and base) for an overall annual training program.  The cost of this program:  $99 online or $125 in person one-time set up fee and $85 per 6-week program.  The programs are also available for beginners and others not wishing to utilize the heart rate portion for $65 per 6-week program (same set up fee applies).  Each program includes access to Training Peaks, which is a software tool that both coach and athlete can access online with training, racing, heart rate information, and lots of other tools to work with.

Swim Coaching - Pool

Swim coaching consists of a 1-hour pool session with coach Cherilyn Suiter.  Your stroke will be videotaped first and then analyzed both in and out of the pool.  A DVD will be mailed to your home after dubbing.  The coaching you will receive will allow you to learn about what it will take to improve your individual stroke on your own, without having to take weekly lessons.  A follow-up lesson is recommended within two months, but certainly not required.  You will learn drills specific to your stroke needs and be able to incorporate them into your training.  Swim sessions will usually take place at the Lynnwood or Mountlake Terrace Pools, unless you make other arrangements for a different location.  The cost is $55 plus tax.  You are also responsible for any pool fees. 

Swim Coaching - Open Water

Swim coaching in the open water consists of a 1-hour session at Martha Lake in Mill Creek/ Lynnwood with coach Cherilyn Suiter.  You will learn to sight properly in open water, feel more comfortable in the open water and learn where to position yourself in a race situation.  Stroke instruction is also available in the open water but recommended for the pool.  The cost is $65 plus tax.  Open water workouts are available as soon as the weather allows in the spring.

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We have a variety of other custom programs that are not listed here such as annual training plan set up, meeting with the coach one-on-one for a training session, written swim workouts and more.  Whatever your needs are, if they are not listed here, feel free to email us.