National
National is our elite training group preparing swimmers for competing at Sectionals, Futures, Junior Nationals, and beyond. Training includes 9-10 swimming sessions per week, 2-3 strength training sessions per week and core strength work. Emphasis is on setting and achieving goals via a comprehensive competitive swimming program. Focus is on understanding training principles, setting, and achieving goals and maximizing realized potential.
Expectations:
Group is appropriate for swimmers who have committed to the sport and are working towards swimming in college or swimming on the National stage.
Participation in local and many travel meets up to Junior Nationals and Olympic Trials with coach's recommendation and meet cuts.
100% attendance is expected.
National Team Message Board: Blazer Values:
High School Season Practice Schedule
Monday: 5:30-6:45 AM & 5:50-8:00 PM
Tuesday: 4:45-5:30 PM (MCAC) & 6:00-7:30 PM (SMAC)
Wednesday: 5:30-6:45 AM
Thursday: 4:45-5:30 PM (MCAC) & 6:00-8:00 PM (SMAC)
Friday: 5:50-7:30 PM
Saturday: 7:00-9:00 AM (SMN HS)
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Upcoming Team Events
Coaching Staff
Andrew Schmidt
Blazers National Lead Coach
E-mail: andrew.schmidt@jocogov.org
Office Phone: 913.826.3039
Pool Parent: Regan Barrett
Base Office Hours
Tuesday: 10:15 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday: 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
*office hours subject to change based on meet schedule*
