Yasu's High Performance Swimming Squad Lesson Schedule 2024

12th October

Drill: Improve high elbow and entry position
Technique: Flip Turns
Focus: Heart rate set for lung capacity function and endurance

19th October

Drill: Improve high elbow, entry position, and stroke efficiency
Resistance Training: StretchCordz Safety Cord Short Belt

26th October

Drill: Improve high elbow, entry position, and stroke efficiency
Test: Blood lactate threshold test

9th November

Drill: Improve high elbow, entry position, and stroke efficiency
Resistance Training: StretchCordz Safety Cord Short Belt

10th November

Ocean Swim Training: Drafting technique, how to swim in the ocean, head-up swimming at Bondi Beach

16th November

Drill: Improve high elbow and entry position
Technique: Flip Turns
Focus: Heart rate set for lung capacity function and endurance

23rd November

Drill: Improve high elbow, entry position, and stroke efficiency
Test: Blood lactate threshold test

30th November

Drill: Improve high elbow and entry position
Technique: Flip Turns
Focus: Heart rate set for lung capacity function and endurance

7th December

Drill: Improve high elbow and entry position
Focus: Heart rate set for lung capacity function and endurance

14th December

Drill: Improve high elbow, entry position, and stroke efficiency
Technique: Flip Turns
Resistance Training: StretchCordz Safety Cord Short Belt

21st December

Drill: Improve high elbow, entry position, and stroke efficiency
Test: Blood lactate threshold test

Swimming Distance per Lesson: 2500 m - 3000 m
Note: Training content may be subject to change.

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About Coach Yasu

“Coach Yasu” is one of Japan’s most influential swimmers in the Open Water category, particularly in the 10km event. His constant evolution and dedication have kept him competing at an international level for over ten years, with aspirations to remain a consistent representative of the Japanese National Swimming Team.

Yasu first entered the pool at a young age and rose to prominence in 2008, winning 1st place in the 400m Freestyle at Japan’s National High School Championship. He later participated in the 2008 FINA Youth World Swimming Championship in Monterrey, Mexico. By 2009, Yasu transitioned to the Open Water division, where his endurance and commitment to long-distance swimming earned him a spot on the Japanese National Team by 2010.

His significant international accomplishments include competing at the 14th FINA World Championships in Shanghaiin 2011, where he secured a bronze medal in the 10km event at the XXVI Summer Universiade in Shenzhen, China. Yasu made history by becoming Japan's first-ever Olympic Open Water representative at the 2012 London Olympics, finishing 15th in the 10km event. His accolades continued with competitions in the 2013 and 2015 FINA World Championships in Barcelona and Kazan, respectively.

After earning a degree in Economics from Meiji University in Japan, Yasu relocated to Australia to join the Bond Swimming Team at the University of Western Australia and later TSS, training in an elite team of three. He achieved 6th place at the 2014 Pan Pacific Swimming Championship in Queensland. Yasu returned to the Olympic stage at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games, placing 8th in the 10km event with a time of 1:53:04.6, only 4.8 seconds behind the champion.

In 2017, he competed at the FINA World Championships in Budapest and became the Champion of the Asian Swimming Championships in Malaysia. Yasu managed his training independently, collaborating with various national teams worldwide, including the Swedish team in Hurghada, the Dutch team in Eindhoven, and the German team in Font Romeu.

After retiring from competitive swimming in January 2020, he sought a new challenge and moved to Bondi Beach in April 2023. A chance encounter with the Bondi Salties community reignited his passion for the sport. Inspired to share his wealth of experience, Yasu, as a two-time Olympian, is committed to imparting the theories and techniques he honed while training with Olympic coaches and swimmers from Australia, the USA, the Netherlands, France, Germany, Austria, and Greece.

Yasu's Top Achievements

Two-time Olympian (2012 - 15th place, 2016 - 8th place) in the 10km Marathon Swimming Event.
Four-time participant in the FINA World Championships (2011, 2013, 2015, 2017).
Asian Champion in the 5km Open Water Events (2017).
Two-time podium finisher in the FINA Swimming Cup 1500 freestyle:
- 2nd in Paris (2016) with a time of 14:56.50
- 3rd in Berlin (2016) with a time of 14:51.18
Bronze medalist in the 10km Marathon Swimming Event at the 2012 Summer Universiade Games.
Winner of the NZL Ocean Swim Series State Harbour Crossing (2014).
Winner of the World Series Swim Cooly Classic (2015).
Winner of the World Series Swim Noosa Summer Swim 5.0 (2017).
Winner of the Santorini Experience 2.4km (2019).
Winner of the LEN Vansbrosimningen 3km (2019).

Personal Bests

400m Free: 03:45.14 (SC), 03:51.71 (LC)
1500m Free: 14:51.18 (SC), 15:17.54 (LC)

Olympic Race Videos

Certifications

Swim Australia - Teacher
CPR
Safe Sport (Swimming Australia)
WWCC

Coaching Experience

2023: Sydney Uni Swimming, UNSW Uni Swimming

Education

University of London: Postgraduate Certificate in International Sports Management (2023 - Present)
Meiji University: Bachelor of Political Science and Economics (2009 - 2013)

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Yasu's High Performance Swimming Squad Program Details

Prerequisites:

Ability to swim 1 km or more continuously in the ocean or pool.
Ability to communicate compassionately with other squad members.
Commitment to improving swimming performance, freestyle form, and endurance in upcoming open water and triathlon races.
Interest in the latest swimming training programs and knowledge from around the world.

Number of Participants:

Max: 10 people

Number of Lanes Used:

2 full lanes (Lanes 3 and 4) in a 50m indoor heated pool

Date and Time:

Every Saturday, 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Location:

Sydney University Sport & Aquatic Centre
(Corner of Codrington Street and Darlington Lane, Darlington NSW 2008)

We look forward to helping you achieve your swimming goals!

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Lesson Fee Information

5 Lessons: $300

To ensure the best results in improving your swimming skills and cardiopulmonary function, participants are generally required to commit to all 11 lessons. This approach is designed to provide consistent progress and measurable improvements.

As this is our inaugural squad class, we offer a special opportunity: if you decide to continue after one trial lesson, you can join Yasu's High Performance Swimming Squad with a minimum commitment of just 5 lessons for $300 ($60 x 5 lessons).

To help us schedule your participation in the High Performance Squad class, please provide us with five dates that you would like to attend.

Additional Costs

Participants must pay a $7.50 entrance fee each time they visit the Sydney University Sport & Aquatic Centre.

Additional Information

The Blood Lactate Threshold Test measures blood lactate by pricking your finger with a thin needle, which must be done by yourself. If you prefer not to take this test, you can practice with the heart rate test set.
Please bring fins and a snorkel for practice. Also, remember to bring drinks to stay hydrated.
Yasu will be hosting an Ocean Swim Clinic at Bondi Beach on Sunday, November 10, in place of the squad class on November 2, as Yasu will compete in the Legends Team Relay for the first time in 10 years at the Noosa Triathlon Festival, held from October 30 to November 3.
Surprise: Yasu's Olympic swimmer friends will be guest swimmers for our squad lesson!

Important Information for Yasu's High Performance Swimming Squad Clients

Lanes 3 and 4 at the Sydney Uni Sports & Aquatic Centre swimming pool will be reserved exclusively for Yasu's High Performance Squad clients.

Please be sure to send the following information to info@yasuhighperformanceswimsquad.com:

Name:
Address:
Phone number:
Email address:
Emergency contact: (Name: / Phone number: )
Health issues: (Please indicate if any)

Thank you for your cooperation.

Latest Update: October 15, 2024