Develop an event identity
Explore individual strengths while keeping technical development broad and purposeful.
← All programsTEAMGOLDUSA · THE DEVELOPMENT PATHWAY
ADM LEVEL 5 · JR
Build the athlete behind the performance.
Individual goals. Shared standards. Purposeful work.
JR connects efficient technique with individual event development. Swimmers learn to train with intent, execute a race plan and reflect on progress while contributing to the team around them.
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 swimmers ready for greater responsibility, purposeful race-pace work and individual event goals. Placement balances skill, readiness and learning needs.
Coach Marc Stanley guides placement. The goal is a learning environment that challenges the swimmer while supporting confidence and connection.
WHAT WE DEVELOP
JR · ADM LEVEL 5Skills with a purpose.
Train for execution
Connect efficient movement, pace awareness and event-specific intentions.
Review and respond
Use progress reviews and coaching feedback to make the next training decision more useful.
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
Prepare with a clear session intention.
- 02
Reinforce technique and event-relevant skills.
- 03
Work through purposeful sets with attention to execution.
- 04
Review the response and identify the next focus.
More than a faster time.
Look for an athlete who understands why they are doing the work, can evaluate execution and remains open to adjustment.
Be their steady support.
Help protect consistent routines around school, recovery and training. Encourage honest conversations about how the workload feels.
MAKE IT YOUR NEXT STEP
Find your place in JR.
Current published schedules and program fees.
7 Spaces Available$375/mo
JR: SECTIONAL TEAM
Auburn
- AGES
- Ages 12 to 18
- COACHING
- Contact the team for current coach assignments.
- TRAINING SCHEDULE
- M–F · 5:00 AM–6:30 AMM–F · 5:00 PM–7:00 PM
Enrollment is open · Coach approval required. · Tryout required.
Continue to registration ↗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.