About the Pershing Aquatics Program
At Pershing, our Aquatics curriculum is designed to develop each swimmer’s skills through progressive training stages.
Students are placed in the class that best fits their current ability and work through a structured plan blending
stroke technique, endurance training, competition readiness,
and lifelong water safety skills.
Curriculum Highlights
1. Stroke Technique & Fundamentals
- Mastery of the four competitive strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly.
- Drills to refine body position, streamline, and breathing efficiency.
- Focus on starts, turns, and finishes for all strokes.
- Reference:
Stroke Performance Chart – Level 3,
Level 4,
Level 5.
2. Endurance & Conditioning
- Interval and distance training to build stamina for both short and long events.
- Dryland exercises to improve strength, flexibility, and injury prevention.
- Progressive training cycles that increase yardage and intensity over time.
3. Racing Skills & Strategy
- Learning pacing, race planning, and tactical skills for competition.
- Simulated race sets to prepare for high-pressure environments.
- Seasonal time trials to measure improvement.
- Resources:
Racing Starts & Safety Protocols
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4. Water Safety & Lifelong Skills
- American Red Cross water safety principles.
- Emergency self-rescue techniques.
- Respect for pool rules and safe training protocols.
- Reference:
Swimming & Water Safety Manual.
5. Mindset & Team Culture
- Goal setting, personal responsibility, and perseverance.
- Sportsmanship, team support, and leadership opportunities.
- Balancing academic excellence with athletic commitment.
Progression Path
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Skills Development Stage: Focus on stroke mechanics, water comfort, and basic endurance.
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Competitive Preparation Stage: Training toward UIL competition standards.
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Performance Stage: High-intensity training for championship performance and personal bests.
Our curriculum ensures every swimmer — whether brand new to competition or aiming for top performance —
can see measurable improvement each season.
