5. Incredible FISH

Coach Ray 

Practice Location: Spring Hill RECenter in McLean, VA

The success of the Incredible FISH is measured at PVS, Zone and National competitions. This is accomplished by focusing on the following objectives:

  • to prepare swimmers for the PVS, Zone, and National championships,
  • to provide experience and optimal training in advanced stroke technique and racing strategies which are necessary to successfully compete at this level,
  • to train at a high level working on developing goals to maximize performance of each athlete,
  • to utilize videotaping and dry land strength & flexibility training,
  • to develop a feeling of self-worth and accomplishment so that swimming can become an enjoyable lifelong sport.


Other areas of the swimmer's accountability:

  • Swimmer learns to accept the responsibility for his/her performance 
  • Swimmer learns coping strategies to deal with peer pressure
  • Swimmer learns coping strategies to deal with parent pressure
  • Swimmer understands and performs personal race strategies 
  • Swimmer demonstrates an ability to balance school, social, swimming and family
  • Swimmer can effectively communicate her/his commitment to her/his parent, coach and teammates
  • Swimmer knows the team goals and will take an active part in developing specific and attainable practice group goals 
  • Swimmer understands the relationship between his/her personal commitment level and results 


Upcoming Practices

London 2012

the FISH Lines

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Volunteer Opportunities

Fish Schedule

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