This is a competitive training group designed for ages 10 - 12 to prepare swimmers for state and regional levels of competition. The emphasis of the Purple group is on mastering the following skills necessary to be successful competitive swimmers:
- Training etiquette
- Advanced stroke mechanics
- Race strategies
- Proper Nutrition
- Mental Preparation
- Ability to handle increasing training workloads
- Developing consistent and committed training habits is a priority in this group.
Swimmers will participate in a dryland program to help develop strength in their core, shoulders, legs, and overall body control and coordination. Acceptance into this group is based on specific site space and needs as determined by the YOTA Swim Team Site Director.
This group practices up to five times per week for 105 minutes - depending on the site.
Locations
A.E. Finley YMCA, Coach Macy Blake
Chapel Hill Carrboro YMCA, Coach David McDevitt
Downtown Durham YMCA, Coach Stanley Bass
Kerr Family YMCA, Coach Shawn Fischer
Oberlin Road Program Center/Alexander Family YMCA, Coach Madison Temple
Taylor Family YMCA, Coach Brooks Teal
For more information about swim team, contact the coach at the branch you are interested in.
