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OLPH Sharks’s approach to building happy, confident swimmers
At the OLPH Sharks we have spent countless hours working with children. We have found that by breaking down swimming technique into small, easy-to-learn skills helps build a child’s confidence. These skills are then tied together to eventually create a well-rounded swimmer. We teach your child not only the basics of how to swim in a fun and upbeat environment, but we also provide the ideal step-by-step program that progresses your child all the way from blowing bubbles to competitive swimming. There are three main layers to our approach that build on one another: the first is learn-to-swim, the second is developmental swim team, and the third is competitive swim team.
Learn-to-swim
The learn-to-swim phase is comprised of 4:1 sized groups that emphasize a positive connection with the water while teaching the basics. Once a child’s initial fear of the water is conquered we start at the beginning with small, bite-sized skills that children must attain before moving on. Your child’s solid technique will lead to stronger endurance and an overall happier, safer swimmer. Lessons are 30-minutes and come with the option of make-up lessons in case you need to miss a lesson for any reason.
Developmental Swim Team
Once your child has established freestyle technique it is time to enhance endurance on the Developmental Team. This group is a hybrid of a swim lesson and a swim team. Here, your child will continue to build on skills learned in lessons while building endurance during 45-minute, 3 times-per-week practices. The coaching ratio is 12 swimmers per 1 coach. This group is the perfect way to build a strong swimmer or to prepare your child for swim team without running the risk of overwhelming him or her with competitive swimming before they are ready. Meets and all practices are optional.
Competitive Swim Team
This is where we put all the previously learned skills to use. Here, your child will build endurance, work hard, and continue to develop proper technique. Great technique is important in your child’s swimming because it not only increases speed, but it also prolongs a child’s ability and willingness to swim by preventing injury. Too many miles logged in the pool at a young age is counterproductive and just not fun. We want happy, fast swimmers that are excited about swimming and hungry to get faster. Again, all meets and practices are optional.
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