Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much!

 From Fundamental Safety to Competitive Excellence

Our Stroke Development and Advanced Training program is a specialized pre-team track designed for swimmers who have mastered basic water safety and are ready to transition into learning the strokes and advancing in their training. This program bridges the gap between survival swimming and a more sport style of swimming, focusing on the technical refinement, physical conditioning, and stroke mastery required for our Jr. Heroes and Hero Swim Squad groups.

We believe that technical precision is the key to both speed and safety. By perfecting stroke mechanics through targeted drills and repetition, we solidify a swimmer’s ability to move through the water with maximum efficiency and confidence.

However fun is at the forefront! Creating a love of swimming through activities and games that allow our swimmers of any age to engage in their practice and keep them focused.

We break down the mechanics of the four competitive strokes to build a high-performance foundation.

• Freestyle Precision: Moving beyond the basics to refine kick mechanics, body rotation, and rhythmic breathing.
• Stroke Introduction: Learning the fundamental technical cycles of Breaststroke and Backstroke.
• Technical Drills: Utilizing specific training drills to "lock in" muscle memory and improve water feel.
• Underwater Proficiency: Developing independent diving skills and breath control for competitive starts and turns.

Transitioning to a team environment requires more than just good form; it requires stamina.

• Stamina Building: Increasing yardage and intensity to prepare for the demands of a full team practice.
• Kick Strength: Isolating the lower body to build the power necessary for competitive speeds.
• Breath Management: Enhancing lung capacity and rhythmic control for longer, more efficient sets.

This phase ensures your swimmer is mentally and physically prepared for the next level.

• Situational Awareness: Reiterating the how, when, and why of advanced water skills so they become second nature.
• Skill Solidification: Perfecting existing skills through high-repetition practice to ensure they hold up under pressure.
• Squad Preparation: Directly aligning our training with the requirements of the Jr. Heroes or Hero Swim Squad.

Welcome to Jr Heroes: Your Gateway to Group Practice Excellence!

Jr Heroes offers an exciting opportunity for young swimmers to dip their toes into the world of group practices. Whether your child aspires to join a swim team or simply desires to engage in group activities, this program is tailor-made for them.

While swimming remains our primary focus, Jr Heroes goes beyond the strokes to cultivate essential life skills. From teamwork and cooperation to self-motivation and improved concentration, our group classes offer a holistic approach to development.

Structured practices are the heart of Jr Heroes, where we prioritize building technique, endurance, and solidifying basic survival skills. It's the ideal platform for young swimmers to gain confidence and competence before taking the plunge into our Pre-Team group, Hero Swim Squad.

Join us at Jr Heroes and embark on a journey of growth, camaraderie, and aquatic adventure. Together, we'll lay the foundation for a lifetime of swimming success!

Jr Heroes Overview

(Includes but is not limited to)

• Basics of following instructions
• Freestyle basics
  • Catchup Drill
  • Streamline & Board Kicks
  • Side by 4
• Introduce Side Breathing
• Streamline Kick on Back
• Breaststroke Kick (Streamline & Board)
• 3 Sec Hold Breast Kick (Glide & Distance)
• Backstroke Arms
• Full Backstroke Swim
• Breaststroke Arms
• Full Breaststroke Swim

See below for our Hero Swim Squad information for more advanced swimmers...

In our Hero Swim Squad, we provide a nurturing and supportive environment where kids can comfortably explore and develop their swimming skills. Our program serves as an ideal stepping stone, offering a bridge between novice swimmers and the competitive world of swim teams.

Led by our team of highly qualified coaches, our structured practices focus on building endurance and refining technique. But here's the twist: we do it all without the overwhelming pressure often associated with traditional swim teams.

Through a blend of engaging activities, creative exercises, and team-building initiatives, we infuse every practice session with fun and camaraderie. 

Our goal is simple: to ignite a passion for swimming that will last a lifetime.

Whether your child dreams of joining a competitive swim team or simply seeks a fulfilling group activity, Hero Swim Squad has something to offer. We're here to equip swimmers with the skills, confidence, and terminology they need to thrive, both in and out of the pool.

Join us on this exciting journey, and let's make a splash together. At Hero Swim Squad, every swimmer is a hero in their own right, and we're committed to supporting them every stroke of the way.

Hero Swim Squad Overview

(Includes but is not limited to)

• Learning Breaststroke, Backstroke, Butterfly
• Work on breathing control for all strokes
• Building Confidence, comradery and a love for the sport
• Increasing stamina and endurance
• Learning Starts, Turns and Finishes
• Learning swim team terminology and have a basic understanding of practice sets 
• Learning social skills and what it means to be on a team
• Working on building distance and start basic interval training
•  Aerobic Development- Kick, Pull, Dryland training
• Learning to work with common swim team equipment
• Practicing swim meet etiquette and sportsmanship