Exploratory Team
The Trident Exploratory Team provides a supportive, individualized team environment for swimmers with special needs who are ready to continue developing swimming skills, confidence, independence and endurance.
Growth at Each Swimmer's Pace
A Team Environment Built Around the Swimmer
Exploratory is designed specifically for swimmers ages 13 and over who benefit from individualized coaching and adaptive instruction within a structured swim-team environment.
Who Exploratory Is For
- Swimmers ages 13 and over with special needs.
- Swimmers who benefit from individualized or modified instruction.
- Swimmers ready to participate in a structured team environment.
- Individuals seeking continued swimming development, fitness and aquatic independence.
- Swimmers who benefit from progressing at an individualized pace.
What We Work On
- Continued freestyle and backstroke development.
- Progressive development of additional competitive strokes when appropriate.
- Swimming endurance, strength and overall fitness.
- Water safety, confidence and aquatic independence.
- Following practice routines and building team participation skills.
Must Be Able to Swim 25 Yards Unassisted
Placement and practice expectations are individualized based on each swimmer's current ability, needs and goals.
Development Beyond the Basics
Exploratory combines adaptive instruction with the structure and camaraderie of a swim-team environment.
Individualized Progress
Goals and coaching strategies are adapted to each swimmer's strengths, needs and learning style.
Stroke Development
Swimmers continue improving technique and swimming efficiency at an appropriate individual pace.
Endurance & Fitness
Practices build swimming endurance, physical conditioning and comfort in the water.
Confidence & Connection
Swimmers develop confidence while experiencing the encouragement and connection of being part of a team.
Every Swimmer Learns Differently
Our coaches use patient, individualized instruction and modified training approaches to help swimmers progress while maintaining meaningful expectations for development. Each swimmer is encouraged to build skills, independence, confidence and endurance at an appropriate individual pace.
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Interested in the Exploratory Team?
Contact us to discuss your swimmer's current abilities, swimming experience and individual needs. Our coaching staff can help determine whether Exploratory is an appropriate program fit.
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