TCA SWIM TEAM PROGRAM
2010

Swim Lessons Final Session #4 starts Tuesday, July 13 to July 16 ONLY

TCA is fortunate to welcome Jimmy Phillips, a veteran coach, leading our swimmers this year.  He prides his program on three key elements: confidence, technique, and teamwork.  Emphasis is placed on achieving individual and team goals rather than winning and competitiveness.

The summer program is offered to children 18 and under and provides them with a chance to learn and perfect their aquatic skills.  In addition, meets are held throughout the summer to give swimmers an opportunity to show off what they have learned.  Group and private swim lessons are offered to children of all ages.

TCA ON TOUR 2010

Swim Team Trip to Denver July 9 - 11, 2010

SWIM TEAM PHOTOS JUNE 18TH!!!

Jimmy's Birthday June 18!!!

TCA SWIM TEAM SUIT - INFORMATION

TCA SWIM TEAM - SUMMER 2010

Message from Jimmy Phillips

Summer 10!  What better way to escape all of the troubles in the world then to have a little fun in the sun…TCA style!!

           Here we go again...As my third summer as TCA's head swim coach quickly approaches I am reminded how much I enjoy the kids, the pool, the weather, and yes, even the parents.  I have just finished up another great season as the Albuquerque High head swim coach.  We finished the year with 4 state titles, 3 All-American times, and 2 state records.  The top performer for my team...and in state...was Madison Bridges.  She is currently ranked top 5 in the nation for 15 year olds in the 100 & 200 backstroke.  She really enjoyed coaching at TCA last summer and is looking forward to doing it again this summer.  Almost half of my high school team is made up of swimmers that learned to swim and enjoy the sport at TCA.

           I am still sorting out which coaches will be returning and which will be moving on.  Marcus Guttmann is currently finishing his freshman year at the University of Wisconsin.  He had a very successful first year on their swim team and while he wants to return to TCA , he is unsure of his training schedule.  Lauren Howarth is also finishing her freshman year at Occidental College. She too competed on their swim team and is currently on their water polo team.  I coached her all four years of high school and now she wants to try her hand at coaching.  We are excited to have her on our staff.

           The focus in the water this summer will be much the same as last year; teaching.  While I really try to crank up the yardage during the school year, the summer season is geared more toward learning the sport.  Last summer, all of my high school swimmers that joined TCA ended the season with personal best times in all of their events.  I am anticipating much of the same this summer. I am anticipating much of the same this summer.  As usual, the emphasis of the program is on participation.  We wish to teach and instill good technique while staying loyal to the fundamentals of training and racing.  I will be instructing them to love and respect the sport, to feel comfortable and safe in all water conditions, and to be able to continue training well into their senior years. Our aim is to continue to educate and excite kids about swimming and to prepare them for whatever level of competition they are interested in achieving.

         We are busy developing the entire summer schedule, including our "team trip".  I urge everybody to try to take part in this invaluable experience. It is a great lesson in the growing up process and something they'll remember for years to come.

Parents, please be prepared to volunteer for some assignments regarding the running of some meets. We will need to train some stroke judges this year as well as a few starters. Timers are always needed and with an intensive stop watch reading seminar of approximately 1 minute you can be a star!

A reminder that a swimmer's age for the summer is determined as of MAY 1.

2010 Practice Schedule

AM Stroke Correction Sessions

These sessions are designed to help primarily newer swimmers with a specific stroke problem in a smaller setting. Since we have an abundance of coaches, most issues can be handled during the regular practice times. But if there are a few swimmers experiencing a common problem we may ask them to stay around till 11:10 (the last, and smallest, lesson group) to do some tune-up work. (Till 11:40)

Coaches 2010:

Season:

We will have 7-8 dual meets, usually on Wednesday afternoons at 1:00 and a team trip.

Meet Schedule 2010

THE SUNDANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Weekend of JULY 24, 2010

Planned to take place at the city, West Side complex.  AT THIS MOMENT WE ARE AIMING FOR THE DISTRICT MEETS TO BE HELD ON Monday 7/19 AND THE FINALS ON SAT 7/24.

Lesson Instructors:

We typically need about 13 instructors (other than coaches) to help with the lesson program. Lessons will start on Tues. June 1 and continue for 6 weeks, Tues-Fri mornings from 10:00-11:45.
THERE WILL BE A MEETING FOR PROSPECTIVE INSTRUCTORS AT TCA TBA Those interested may also call Cathie at 262-1691

Participation:

Last year we were a little too large. If you're child does not plan to regularly attend practice and participate in meets, please leave that space for new people coming in to the program.