What are the goals of the Swim Team program?

The primary goal of the Swim Team program is to develop competition skills. This involves training athletes not only to refine their swimming techniques but also to prepare them for competitive events. In a Swim Team setting, participants engage in structured practices under the guidance of coaches who focus on improving speed, technique, and endurance—all essential components for successful competition.

While water safety, increasing the variety of swim strokes, and promoting recreational swimming are important aspects of swimming instruction, they typically fall outside the specific objectives of a competitive swim program. The emphasis in a Swim Team program is on preparing swimmers to excel in competitions, which includes understanding race strategies and mastering the rules and regulations of competitive swimming. Thus, the focus is centered around skill development that correlates directly with performance in timed events.