MAKO Masters Swim Club (Rio Grande Swim Club)
Fitness, friendship, and fast swimming — for athletes aged 18 and up who love the water, whether racing or training for life.
About Our Program
Our members (aged 18 & up) enjoy the sport of swimming through structured workouts designed for fitness, stress relief, technique improvement, and competitive readiness. No matter your pace, there’s a lane for you.
We offer three morning workouts weekly — Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 6:00–7:00 AM. Saturday workouts are also available (please confirm time with your coach).
Our coaches, Aspen Poole and Jeremiah Stanton, bring deep expertise across stroke technique, race strategy, and open water training. We train under the Rio Grande Swim Club umbrella, with two Masters locations — one in El Paso and one in Rio Rancho (affiliated with MAKO Aquatics).
How to Join
- Join U.S. Masters Swimming (USMS): All members must hold a valid USMS membership, renewed annually before December 31.
Our Club Code: Rio Grande Swim Club (RGSC) | Workout Group: RGSC Rio Rancho
Click here to register or renew with USMS - Register as a MAKO Swimmer: Go to SWIMMAKO.COM and click “Register Here.” Select Masters to avoid youth registration fees. Once Coach Jeremiah reviews your form, you’ll receive an approval email with account setup details.
- Monthly Dues: $40/month
- Discount: Masters with swimmers in the MAKO USA program receive $10 off per month.
Do I have to compete?
No. Some swimmers compete, others train for fitness or open water events. Everyone enjoys the same camaraderie and support.
Do I need to be fast?
Not at all! Workouts are structured with intervals for every ability. Whether new to Masters or returning after years away, we’ll meet you where you are.
Do I have to swim all strokes?
No — we’ll tailor workouts as needed. Still, we encourage learning all four strokes, since variety boosts skill and endurance.
I’m a triathlete or open water swimmer — can I focus on freestyle?
Absolutely! Our coaches are experienced with triathlon and open water prep. You’ll benefit from multi-stroke training too — it builds strength and prevents overuse injuries.
Fun fact: Haley Anderson, 2012 Olympic silver medalist in 10k open water, trained using all four strokes.
Can you help me train for a specific event?
Yes! We love goal-driven athletes. Let us know what you’re training for — triathlon, open water, or personal fitness — and we’ll customize your plan and rally the group around you.
