BERKELEY SQUADS
[2023-24]
SENIOR SQUAD
PRIMARY COACH – ART ZAWONDY
AGES: 12 and OVER (6TH GRADE and OLDER)
EQUIPMENT: FINS/BOARDS/SNORKELS/BUOYS/PADDLES/CHUTES/BANDS
The Senior Team is geared toward preparing athletes for Regional and National level competitions. The program consists of daily workouts, Monday through Saturday. For athletes 12 and over who show mastery of all 4 strokes, a commitment to train on a consistent basis, and are focused on achieving and maintaining NJ Gold times. Athletes develop both time management and leadership skill sets. Selection to this group is made by Head Coach, Art Zawodny.
JUNIOR SQUAD
PRIMARY COACH – TIM SHALLCROSS, ART ZAWODNY
AGES: 10 and OVER (5TH GRADE and OLDER)
EQUIPMENT: FINS/BOARDS/SNORKELS/BUOYS/PADDLES/
The Junior Squad is for swimmers ages 10 & over who are competent in all four competitive strokes. The team practices up to six days a week. For athletes 10 and over who can swim all 4 strokes proficiently and are interested in competing in USA Swimming Sanctioned meets or supplementing their high school training. These swimmers compete in USA Swimming meets, the Junior Olympics and regional competitions Emphasis placed on athlete personal accountability and self-advocation / communication with coaches. Selection to this group is made by Primary Junior Coaches, Head AG Coach, Tim Shallcross and Art Zawodny.
AGE GROUP PERFORMANCE SQUAD
PRIMARY COACH – ALLISON COLLINS
AGES: 12 and UNDER (6TH GRADE and YOUNGER)
EQUIPMENT: FINS/BOARDS/BUOYS/SNORKELS/PADDLES
AG is a four-day-a-week program for competent swimmers. For athletes 12 and under who can swim all four strokes legally. Athletes will compete in USA Swimming meets while focused on developing skills to advance to the next level. Coaching will further develop strokes through drills and endurance. Swimmers will be taught how to set personal goals and monitor their progress. These swimmers compete in team meets, USA Swimming meets, and the Junior Olympics. Selection to this group is made by the Age Group Coaching Staff.
TAKE YOUR MARK (DEVELOPMENTAL) SQUAD
PRIMARY COACH – ALLISON COLLINS
AGES: 10 and UNDER (5TH GRADE and YOUNGER)
EQUIPMENT: FINS/BOARDS
Designed as an introduction to competitive swimming, athletes must be able to swim at least one length of the pool without stopping. Swimmers will learn practice and meet routines. They will also learn how to demonstrate the characteristics of a good teammate. Selection to this group is made by the Age Group Coaching Staff.
