Feel the water
Explore balance, breathing and a long body line before asking for more speed.
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ADM LEVEL 1 · AGO1
A confident beginning.
Small discoveries. A growing love of the water.
A welcoming foundation for swimmers learning to feel at home in team practice. AGO1 puts body position, basic stroke skills and positive habits at the center of every next step.
Placement by skills, readiness and learning needs—not age alone.
GROW AS A SWIMMER.
GROW AS A PERSON.
THE RIGHT NEXT STEPA place to grow into
A place to grow into
what comes next.
For the swimmer building foundational skills and learning how to listen, share a lane and try again. Coach placement helps distinguish readiness for team training from the need for introductory swim instruction.
Coach Marc Stanley guides placement. The goal is a learning environment that challenges the swimmer while supporting confidence and connection.
WHAT WE DEVELOP
AGO1 · ADM LEVEL 1Skills with a purpose.
Build the basics
Practice foundational stroke movements with simple cues and purposeful repetition.
Belong to a team
Learn lane awareness, listening habits and how to encourage a teammate.
INSIDE THE EXPERIENCEPurpose from the
Purpose from the
first length to the last.
An illustrative practice flow. Your coach adapts each session to the group, the season and the swimmers in the water.
Explore the training calendar ↗- 01
Settle in and find a comfortable rhythm.
- 02
Explore one clear movement or body-position cue.
- 03
Repeat the skill in manageable swims with feedback.
- 04
Finish by recognizing effort and one new discovery.
More than a faster time.
Look for growing comfort, greater control and a swimmer who can describe something they learned. Early progress is bigger than a time on the clock.
Be their steady support.
Encourage curiosity. Ask “What felt better today?” and celebrate persistence alongside new skills.
MAKE IT YOUR NEXT STEP
Find your place in AGO1.
Current published schedules and program fees.
Only 4 Spaces Left$150/mo
AGO1: BRONZE/SILVER
Auburn
- AGES
- Ages 4 to 10
- COACHING
- Marc
- TRAINING SCHEDULE
- M–F · 3:00 PM–5:00 PMM–F · 3:00 PM–4:00 PMM–F · 4:00 PM–5:00 PM
Enrollment is open
Ask about availability ↗Program fees shown are published estimates. Review the Join estimator for annual fees, eligibility-based benefits and final registration details. USA Swimming membership is paid separately.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
A few good questions.
How do we know this is the right group?
Coach Marc considers the swimmer’s skills, readiness and learning needs. The published age range is a guide; contact the coach if you are unsure about placement.
Does this level guarantee a qualifying time?
No. The program describes a developmental focus. Progress and meet qualification depend on the individual athlete; the coach helps set appropriate goals and assess readiness.
What happens when my swimmer is ready for more?
Discuss the next step with the coach. Movement through the pathway is based on development and readiness, rather than an automatic promotion on a birthday.
THE TEAMGOLDUSA PROMISESwimming is the classroom.
See schedule & enrollment ↗Swimming is the classroom.
Life is the subject.
Purposeful training. Thoughtful coaching. Room to grow.