EARLY COMPETITIVE
Where Technique Meets Teamwork
Age Group: 5 Years & Up
Program Overview
Our Early Competitive Program helps developing swimmers transition into a competitive training environment. With a strong focus on stroke mechanics, speed development, and race fundamentals, swimmers build the skills needed to progress in competitive swimming. Coaches emphasize discipline, goal-setting, and consistent improvement while keeping training engaging and age-appropriate.
As part of the MSB Aquatics pillar, swimmers train with purpose through progressive benchmarks that develop the skills required for competitive success. From breath control and body position to backstroke mechanics, underwater kicking, and flip turns, swimmers gain the foundation needed for swim team preparation.
Training Pathway
Swim Squad is a tryout-based training group designed for swimmers ready for a higher level of commitment, with twice-weekly practices focused on technique, endurance, and competitive readiness.
ONE-ON-ONE
TEAM TRAINING
Private Lessons
Our private lessons offer fully individualized instruction tailored to each swimmer’s goals, experience level, and learning style. Whether building competitive skills, refining technique, or increasing endurance, one-on-one instruction allows for focused progression in a structured and supportive environment.
Swim Squad
Swim Squad is our performance-based training group designed for swimmers who are ready to take the next step in their competitive journey. Placement in Swim Squad requires a tryout to ensure swimmers are prepared for the training environment. Athletes commit to practicing two times per week, focusing on technique refinement, endurance development, and team accountability.
Swim Frequency & Results
Progress in competitive swimming requires consistency. Swim Squad training is designed to build technique, endurance, and competitive readiness through purposeful weekly practice. For swimmers looking to accelerate development, private lessons can be added alongside Swim Squad to focus on individualized skill work while still maintaining team training structure.
ACCELERATED PROGRESS
CASUAL SWIMMER
2 Week Intensive
A focused private lesson series designed to accelerate development while maintaining Swim Squad training. Ideal for targeted stroke correction, race preparation, or concentrated skill refinement before a meet cycle.
Perpetual 2x/Week
Our recommended add-on for swimmers seeking faster improvement. In addition to Swim Squad, twice-weekly private lessons provide individualized technique work and performance feedback to maximize progress.
Perpetual 1x/Week
A steady, supplemental option to support Swim Squad training. Once-weekly private lessons help reinforce technique, address specific skill needs, and maintain consistent improvement alongside regular squad practices.
Drop In
Flexible single-session private instruction designed to supplement Swim Squad training. Best used for targeted skill work, pre-meet fine-tuning, or focused correction without committing to an ongoing private schedule.
Levels of Achievement
The Early Competitive Levels of Achievement are designed to guide swimmers through progressive skill development in a structured training environment. Across Yellow, Purple, Blue, and Red Cap, swimmers build advanced foundations in safety skills, breath control, buoyancy, stroke technique, and competitive readiness. As athletes progress, training expands to include backstroke rotation, dolphin kicking, flip turns, underwater skills, and endurance development, preparing swimmers for long-term success in competitive swimming and future team advancement.
Yellow Cap/Level 5
Safer & Stronger Swimmer
Purple Cap/Level 6
Swim Stroke Development
Blue Cap/Level 7
Swim Team Prep
Red Cap/Level 8
Swim Team Star