TOPS MISSION STATEMENT

TOPS seeks to provide a safe, healthy, positive, and disciplined atmosphere for our pre-team to National level swimmers.  This training environment will help our athletes achieve their personal level of excellence in competitive swimming.

TEAM PHILOSOPHY

TRUST - TOPS swimmers and parents can trust that  the coaches will provide a safe and productive training environment that will foster personal growth for each swimmer. TOPS coaches trust that swimmers, and parents, will care about others, through word and action, when representing TOPS.

OPEN COMMUNICATION - TOPS emphasizes the need for clear and honest communication.  Any dialogue will be rooted in respect and civility. Any concerns should be expressed in a kind, timely, and appropriate manner.

PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY- The coaches are responsible for creating, and implementing, a training program that will meet the needs of all swimmers. TOPS swimmers, and parents, are responsible for partnering with the coaches, taking personal responsibility for their progress, being coachable, and meeting TOPS practice expectations.

SUPPORT - TOPS coaches will support our swimmers through honest feedback, assessment, and attendance to issues pertinent to the swimmer. TOPS swimmers and parents, are expected to lend their support, in words and actions, at practice and meets.