ELIT Senior Group Programs
The ElitSwim Club's practice groups fit the needs of swimmers of all ages and ability levels. Please keep in mind that age ranges are not absolute. Sometimes an older swimmer who is new to the sport may have to start with a predominantly younger group, and that is perfectly okay and normal. Occasionally a very advanced younger swimmer may be moved into a group of older athletes.
These group descriptions are provided to give you a sense of our team’s construction and the progression your child is likely to follow as they move through our program.
Expectations for attendance and competition participation are based on each athlete’s goals. Swimmers with goals to compete in college or at senior championship levels should strive to attend all practices, balancing with school and life. A great attitude, work ethic, attention to detail, and competitive drive should build on consistent attendance. Competing at a National level requires full engagement both in and beyond the team’s schedule.
Mental Goals:
- Successfully balance academic and extracurricular schedules.
- Understand long-term goal setting.
- Promote teamwork.
- Develop self-confidence.
Head Coach - Paschalis Ntatsos
Senior ELIT 1
This is our most advanced training group offered. It is designed for swimmers who have chosen swimming as their primary sport and have committed to training to compete at the National level.
Swimmers in this ELIT training group should plan on mandatory 6–7 practices per week, competing at the meets selected by the coach and training at the level required to qualify for National Level competitions. This program will offer the most advanced training techniques and dryland exercises designed to help swimmers reach the highest level of competition, as well as prepare swimmers to swim in college.
AGE: 14–18 years old
DAYS: M–Sa (6 practices)
DURATION: 165 min practice
QUALIFICATION: Showing dedication and excellence in work ethic, attendance, technical details, leadership, and wellness.
Required Equipment
- Black ELIT swim cap
- Goggles
- Kickboard
- Pull Buoy
- Fins/Zoomers (one pair of short blades and one long soft)
- Medical Bands and Stretch Cordz [a]
- Paddles [b]
- Parachute (square) [c]
- Front-Mount Swim Snorkel
- TempoTrainer
- Jump Rope
- Two Tennis Balls
- Mesh Bag
- Water Bottle
- Running Shoes
- Exercise Mat
Senior ELIT 2
This is our second senior-level training group offered. It is designed for swimmers that may still participate in other sports or activities but want to remain competitive at a senior level. Swimmers in this training group should plan on 5-6 practices per week, competing at the meets selected by the coach.
This program will offer advanced training techniques and dryland exercises designed to help swimmers reach the highest level of competition, as well as prepare swimmers to swim in college.
AGE: 14–18 years old
DAYS: M–Sa (6 practices)
DURATION: 135 min practice
Required Equipment
- Black ELIT swim cap
- Goggles
- Kickboard
- Pull Buoy
- Fins/Zoomers (one pair of short blades and one long soft)
- Medical Bands and Stretch Cordz [a]
- Paddles [b]
- Parachute (square) [c]
- Front-Mount Swim Snorkel
- TempoTrainer
- Jump Rope
- Two Tennis Balls
- Mesh Bag
- Water Bottle
- Running Shoes
- Exercise Mat
Senior Groups Equipment Sizing:
[a] the resistance levels of the Medical bands and Stretch Cordz
[b] the size of the Paddles
[c] the Parachute size
will all be determined as soon as the swimmers are evaluated during their first couple of weeks in practice and communicated with parents by their coaches to purchase the right equipment levels.
Dryland Program for Senior Groups
Dryland is a swimmer's conditioning program and is considered part of practice. Senior swimmers should attend all sessions. Dryland includes tools such as stretch cords, medical bands, core strengthening, and flexibility work. Training supports each swimmer's physical growth and stroke/distance-specific needs without overworking muscles, joints, or the spine.
