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Practice is more than Swimming
Laps
The primary goals of Neptune are to improve stroke technique,
increase speed and endurance, and build individual character. The
successful combination of these elements will lead to faster,
efficient, and more enjoyable swimming.
Swim practice will be more than just laps. Hands-on, in the water
instruction is routine. While continuous swimming is necessary to
build stamina, we will never be just "swimming laps".
This program is intended to give the athlete the necessary swimming
background for later success in swimming, other sports, and
life.
Our goal is to establish a solid swimming foundation for success at
the highest levels of competitive swimming.
Focus Is On the Individual Swimmer
Too often "swimming programs" are underestimated for the "positive
consequence" the sport adds to the process of individual character
building.
In addition to individual skills and work done in the pool, values
and character development are key elements.
Our goal is for each swimmer to carry the principles of commitment,
dedication, teamwork, delayed gratification, sportsmanship, and a
willingness to work toward a long term goal from the pool to every
facet of their life, most notably the classroom.
Special programs for special people
In an effort to make Swim Neptune a program open to all, we welcome
swimmers with disabilities and encourage their participation.
Presently we have swimmers with autism, learning disabilities, and
developmental delays. We make accomodations for physical
disabilities and offer programs for swimmers with physical
handicaps. We communicate regularly with the parents of these
athletes to ensure that we are meeting their needs. All Neptune
coaches are trained to interact positively with all of our
swimmers.
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