Designed for the novice level younger swimmer. The emphasis is on developing basic movement literacy and fundamental skills. Basic concepts of competitive swimming are introduced in a positive, fun and structured learning environment. The swimmer must successfully complete multiple lengths of Freestyle or Backstroke unassisted and without stopping. Knowledge of breaststroke and butterfly are recommended but not required. Introduction to interval training and flip turns. Local USA meets are encouraged but not required. Outside activities are permitted.

Equipment needed: mesh bag, fins, extra goggles and swim cap, and kick board.

Designed for the younger competitive swimmer who has knowledge of all 4 strokes and turns. Legal strokes is the primary objective along with all the basic movement literacy, and fundamental swimming skills, Swimming is taught in a fun positive manner, and love for the sport is emphasized.

Local USA Swimming meets are encouraged but not required.

Equipment needed: mesh bag, fins, kick board, extra goggles and swim cap, and small pull-buoy.

Swimmers in this group can legally compete in all 4 strokes, individual medley, and turns. Training will focus on the mastery of all 4 strokes, racing starts, turns, finishes, and interval training. Swimmers will be introduced to proper athlete nutrition, racing strategies for various distances and events, strength conditioning, flexibility and goal setting.

A fun, competitive team atmosphere along with USA will be strongly encouraged but not required. Outside activities are permitted.

Equipment needed: mesh bag, fins, kick board, pull-buoy, water bottle, extra goggles and swim cap, and small paddles.

Swimmers in this group are preparing to train to compete at Gulf Champs and TAGS. Stroke technique and proper mechanics are maintained, while emphasis is placed on increasing training volume and intensity. Swimmers will continue to improve proper athlete nutrition, racing strategies for various distances and events, heart rate training, strength conditioning, flexibility, goal setting and introduced to mental preparation techniques.

USA meets and 90% monthly attendance are strongly encouraged but not required. Outside activities are permitted.

Equipment needed: mesh bag, fins, kick board, pull-buoy, medium paddles, sneakers, pilates mat, extra goggles and swim cap, and water bottle.

This group represents the highest level of training at SSAN. The focus is on all local level meets, TAGS, and Senior meets while also preparing for UIL Championship level meets representing their respective high schools. Swimmers will continue to be instructed on proper athlete nutrition, racing strategies for various distances and events, heart rate training, strength conditioning, flexibility, goal setting, and mental preparation techniques.

USA meets and 90% monthly attendance are strongly encouraged but not required. Outside activities are permitted.

Equipment needed: mesh bag, fins, kick board, pull-buoy, medium paddles, sneakers, pilates mat, water bottle, and extra goggles and swim cap