Missouri State Aquatics offers training and practice groups for swimmers of all ages and ability levels. It is our goal to offer age specific training for all of our athletes geared towards challenging each individual and developing each individual to the best of their abilities.


Pandas  6-7:00 PM Monday-Thursday    Coach: Jordan Hawkins

The introductory group that serves as the bridge from swim lessons to swim team. Swimmers will focus on continuing to develop proper technique of the four strokes with an emphasis on freestyle and backstroke. Proper body position, kicking and stoke development are all a focus of this group.

Cubs  7-8:00 PM Monday-Thursday    Coach: Jordan Hawkins

The second stage of the development phase will include stroke technique of the four strokes as well as starts and turns. Swimmers in this group will be introduced to the basics of learning interval training with a goal of moving on to the age group program.

 Bruins  6-8:00 PM Monday-Thursday. Friday & Saturday   Coach: Alex Carney

Stroke drills are still a major focus; however, swimmers become more exposed to training. Along with stroke development of all four stokes and emphasis on kicking, swimmers will also be exposed to dry-land conditioning.  Swim Meet preparation and strategy are also introduced. Swim meet participation is strongly encouraged as it is very important to the developmental progression of the age group swimmer. This group allows age-group kids the opportunity to become as serious about swimming competitively as they desire.

Senior Bears 6-8:00 PM Monday-Thursday, Friday & Saturday   Coach: Dave Collins

Swimmers in this group are working to achieve Division 1 & 2 time standards as well as those working to improve for the high school season. The primary focus is on training, skill development, and strength conditioning. There is no set requirement on the number of practices swimmers in this group must attend, however, their improvement will be based on attendance. 

National Bears 6-8:00 PM Monday-Thursday, Friday & Saturday  Coach: Dave Collins

Swimmers in this group must be very motivated and willing to put forth the dedication needed to compete at a high level. The primary focus is on training, advanced skill development, and strength conditioning. Swimmers in this group will get individualized training, and required to attend no less than 4 practices per week, as well as expected to attend meets selected by the coach. Placement into this group is based on the coach’s evaluation of time standards as well as dedication.