At the YMCA we believe that the ability to swim is an important life skill that everyone should have the opportunity to learn. Our swim teams refine and enhance our swimmers skills and confidence in the water. Swim coaches focus on teaching swimmers the YMCA's five core values; honesty, respect, responsibility, caring and faith. The YMCA of Coastal Carolina is committed to offering a quality swim team program with emphasis on teaching the value of competition through teamwork, sportsmanship and doing one's personal best. The coaches are dedicated to providing an environment where sportsmanship, team building, character and physical fitness are promoted while participating in the sport of competitive swimming. The training emphasis of the competitive swim team is centered on continuing to develop strong technical skills in all four strokes, starts, turns and underwater work, as well as developing a strong aerobic base through gradually increasing the volume and intensity of their swimming work throughout the season.