SF Bay Area,
​Menlo Park, CA
First Youth Triathlon Team
Swim Clinics Schedule January 2025
Swimming is one of the most crucial skills in triathlon and requires the most time to master. At a young age, developing swimming technique, skills, and water feel is essential. Swimming not only builds overall endurance and fitness but is also the safest discipline in terms of injury prevention. That’s why we place a greater focus on swim training in our program.
Winter is the perfect time to lay a strong technical foundation and focus on building strength and endurance. That’s why we’ve dedicated December and January to swim clinics that focus on improving technique, exploring various strokes, and enhancing freestyle—the keystroke for triathletes.
Why Choose Our Clinics?
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Expert Coaching: Led by Aleksei Averchenko, a 12-time NCAA Division II All-American swimmer with 25+ years of competitive experience.
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Personalized Attention: Small group sizes ensure each swimmer receives individual feedback.
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Holistic Development: Each session is designed to enhance technique, build confidence, and foster a love for swimming.
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Progress Tracking: Swimmers will leave with actionable feedback and tips for continued improvement.
January 5:
Mastering Freestyle
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10:00 AM – Freestyle: Technique and Sprint (9+)
Focus: Sprint-specific drills, breathing techniques, and maintaining speed under fatigue.
Goal: Develop explosive power and competitive edge in freestyle. -
11:00 AM – Freestyle Basics (7+)
Focus: Basic swim skills.
January 12:
Backstroke and Dive Starts
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10:00 AM – Backstroke Technique (9+)
Focus: Fundamentals of backstroke, with emphasis on streamlined body position, arm recovery, and efficient kicking.
Goal: Improve stroke consistency and comfort on the back. -
11:00 AM – Freestyle Basics (7+)
Focus: Basic swim skills.
January 19:
Breaststroke and Dive Starts
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10:00 AM – Breaststroke Technique (Ages 9+)
Focus: Refining timing and synchronization of the pull, kick, and glide.
Goal: Maximize efficiency in one of the most technical strokes. -
11:00 AM – Freestyle Basics (7+)
Focus: Basic swim skills.
January 26:
Freestyle Sprints and Flip Turns
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10:00 AM – Freestyle: Technique and Sprint (All Ages)
Focus: Sprint-specific drills, breathing techniques, and maintaining speed under fatigue.
Goal: Develop explosive power and competitive edge in freestyle. -
11:00 AM – Freestyle Basics (7+)
Focus: Basic swim skills.
Menlo Park, CA