The Breakers Philosophy

The philosophy of our team is teaching the art of swimming.  At each age group, a different emphasis is put on the swimmers in order for the individuals to grow appropriately. In the younger groups, technique and skills are emphasized, and in the older groups the emphasis is more on achieving long term goals and developing a competitive background. Each age group is challenged according to their ability level and commitment.

The YMCA involvement in sports has been a means of instilling its ideals, values, and behaviors such as teaching the fundamental skills, encouraging lifetime involvement in physical activity, strengthening the values of fitness, health, self-respect, and respect for others. The essential elements of the YMCA competitive aquatic philosophy are:

• Support and instruct every swimmer on the team
• Work on basic skills and teach good physical habits
• Teach fair play and mutual respect
• Help swimmers set and evaluate individual and team goals
• Foster a winning attitude, in both victory and defeat
• Encourage lifetime involvement in sports and physical activity
• Work with the whole person -- spirit, mind and body