Illinois Swimming

MY TEAM  MY CITY  MY FUTURE

In May of 2020, the staff of M3 Aquatics determined that addressing the social unrest and ever-present inequities on the South Side of Chicago was a moral imperative that went hand-in-hand with a holistic training philosophy. Following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota and localized calls for justice, the staff of M3 Aquatics built a team focused on providing top-tier training with a robust community engagement component. M3 Aquatics then set out to curate a program focused on reducing the countless unnecessary drowning deaths that occur disproportionately among people of color, preparing athletes for college readiness, and equipping young people with a skillset to recognize the inherent dignity of all people. M3 Aquatics received their charter from USA Swimming on August 6, 2020 and serves athletes and their families from 26 zip codes predominantly from the south side of Chicago. It is a registered USA Swimming member club, as well as a member of USA Diving and U.S. Masters Swimming.

Team Mission Statement

  • To provide excellence in professional coaching and programming for all athletes at all levels.
  • To develop student-athletes who take an active role in their community in and out of the water.
  • To develop champion athletes, measuring success through competitive achievements as well as personal improvement. 
  • To instill a life-long love of the water and of swimming through enjoyment, comradery, and accomplishment at all levels of the sport.

Team Vision Statement

To instill a life-long love of the water and swimming; to build a program of excellence focused around a safe and supportive environment rooted in individual growth, team unity, community outreach, and competitive success.  The M3 Aquatics experience shapes and strengthens character throughout our athletes’ lifetime.