The coaching staff believes that hard work is the foundation for success. Consistent attendance and effort are the keys to faster swimming. For the Stingrays, the training foundation is laid during long-course season, where swimmers can focus on swimming, without balancing other priorities. The emphasis on training, and not on meet results, can lead to a successful high school season in the Fall for older swimmers, and an even faster championship season in the Spring, where athletes are focusing on their fastest swimming of the year. This long-term commitment to goals reflect the same commitment required for life goals. Throughout the season, racing is encouraged every four to five weeks, with squad coaches establishing the best route for individual swimmers. Each year, coaches update the training structure to properly build on the successes and needs of the team, to encourage long-term success for the athlete as they grow physically and emotionally during their time at the Tucson JCC.