CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR LEHY SWIMMERS WHO EARNED CT SWIMMING TOP 16 AND CT SWIMMING SCHOLAR ATHLETE.  WE ARE PROUD OF YOU ALL!

CONGRATULATIONS COACH ED- SURPRISED BY THE LIBERTY BANK SURPRISE SQUAD FOR HIS DEDICATION TO OUR SWIMMERS!

Mission Statement of the Greater Hartford YMCA  The YMCA of Greater Hartford is an association, open to all and committed to helping people develop their God-given potential in spirit, mind and body. Our commitment is based on the belief that the purpose of this three-fold development is to live out the values of our Judeo-Christian heritage, including caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

Mission Statement of the Laurel East Hartford YMCA Swim Team (LEHY)  Using the YMCA Core Values of caring, respect, honesty and responsibility, the Laurel East Hartford YMCA Swim Team is open to all level of youth competitive swimmers and committed to child protection while developing youth to reach his/her highest potential in a safe and supportive environment through the sport of swimming. 

Philosophy of LEHY Coaching Staff  Through the sport of swimming, the LEHY coaching staff is committed to teaching our swimmers lessons for life.  We are devoted to creating a strong team atmosphere where swimmers discover how to win with modesty, support their teammates (and all competitors), and accept defeat with dignity.  We work to help our swimmers develop a strong self-esteem, and encourage them to set goals and exceed expectations.  We respect each swimmers individuality and acknowledge every swimmers’ ability level.  Finally we are looking to create a lifelong love for the sport of swimming while they are building a positive work ethic within a setting that is nurturing and fun.