Dear Team, I want to extend my sincere gratitude to everyone for working with our staff and board to keep things moving smoothly this week. It was incredibly rewarding to see so many of you at practice yesterday. Changing locations on short notice is never easy, but your flexibility and positive attitude have made this temporary transition much easier for all of us. Things are truly coming together, and we appreciate your continued commitment and momentum. I am happy to share that the parts needed to heat the YMCA pool...

Team, In the world of sports, much like in parenting, we always strive for the perfect plan. And just as often, life hands us a moment where we need to pivot, adapt, and rise to the challenge. As you know, our athletes have been preparing for the Graceland meet for months. The excitement is building, the work has been put in, and we are right there. While the meet is absolutely still on, we’ve encountered an unexpected wrench in our original plan. Our pool heater at the YMCA is currently...

Dear Team, We hope everyone’s having a great week! Cooler weather is here and just in time, because training is about to heat up. As a quick reminder, there will be no practice this Friday for Halloween. Go have fun and enjoy the evening! The preseason is behind us, and the foundation is set. Now we’re stepping into the heart of the season where training becomes more specialized, deliberate, and focused. This is where growth happens and where we see what we’re truly made of. Each of you brings something...

I love this sport. For over 25 years, I’ve done the best I can to give back to our youth because kids need the opportunity to see their hard work pay off without fear of failure, without fear of abandonment and with unconditional supprt. Over those years, I’ve learned far more from the kids on our team than they’ve probably ever learned from me. Early in my career, I was fortunate to coach a young swimmer named Chad Stein. Chad was one of a kind...a remarkable, rambunctious swimmer who loved...

All Short Course team individual team records have been updated. You can review the list under the Time Standards and Team Records section on our web site.

Goal Setting: Building Champions for Life Swimming is more than a sport, it’s a vehicle for growth, resilience, and lifelong success. Through our TEAM, our coaches use the water as a classroom to teach discipline, perseverance, and joy in the pursuit of excellence. Our mission extends far beyond races and medals: we are committed to developing champions for life. At the heart of this journey is a shared partnership between coaches, parents, and athletes with each playing a unique and vital role. When these roles are respected and supported, our...