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The meeting established a stage-based framework for measuring swimmers, emphasizing technique before maturation and integrated performance testing after maturation.
- Glenn and Wayne endorsed measuring the athlete’s developmental stage rather than chronological age.
- Pre-maturation focuses on building movement foundations with consistent body position, symmetry, breathing, balance, stroke mechanics, and comfort in the water.
- Post-maturation focuses on refining individual performance because growth and maturation create greater differences between athletes.
- Skipping foundational stages in pursuit of early speed can create technical problems later.
- Development Framework
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