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Head Coaches

• Paul Wilkinson, paul.wilkinson@washoeschools.net (Academic website)
• Brandon Williams, brandowill@gmail.com 

Key Information

• Regular practice is Monday-Friday, 3 p.m. - 4:15 p.m., at the Moana Springs Community Aquatic and Fitness Center (Directions).
• Pool time is limited:
  • Do your best to be on time, but drive safely!
  • Warm up on deck before 3 p.m. and aim to be in the water by 3 p.m., but safe transportation is our top priority.
  • Use the final minutes before 4 p.m. to focus on your daily swimming priority.
  • Because of limited pool time, our warm-down is on-deck stretching.
• Bus travel policy: To foster team unity and ensure timely, coordinated arrivals and departures, all GHS Swim and Dive athletes must ride the team bus to and from all meets and designated team events unless excused in advance by a coach. Shared travel is an essential part of team culture. Missing these opportunities should only happen in the case of compelling family circumstances, irreplaceable experiences, or academic priorities. If an exception to the policy is granted, a parent or guardian listed on Infinite Campus must sign out the athlete from the event.
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• Consistency is the key to progress.

Our Training Philosophy: Swim Smart, Swim Strong

Busy high school schedules call for focused, efficient training. With limited pool time, every second counts. We balance technique, conditioning, and race preparation while staying flexible to meet individual needs.

Our practice philosophy draws from John Wooden, UCLA's legendary basketball coach. He built championship teams through discipline, fundamentals, and teamwork. As he said, "Don't mistake activity for achievement." We don't swim pointless laps—we'll train with purpose, improving technique while building speed and racing skills.

Practices generally follow this structure:

1. Focused warm-up (10 min): Establish perfect form and body position; if you warm up on deck (jumping jacks are great), increase your intensity in the pool more quickly.
2. Main set (30 min): High-intensity, targeted conditioning adjusted to individual abilities.
3. Skill development (15 min): Coach and peer coaching on starts, turns, techniques, and race strategies.
4. Race-pace work (5 min): Lock in speed and efficiency.
5. Stretching and cool-down on deck.

Additional Conditioning and Recovery for Peak Performance

While our pool time is focused and efficient, top swimmers know that success isn’t built solely in the water. Dry-land conditioning—whether strength training, core work, flexibility exercises, or endurance activities like running or rowing—is crucial in building the power, stability, and durability needed for peak racing performance. Stronger athletes move through the water more efficiently, maintain form under fatigue, and reduce injury risk. Committing to extra conditioning outside of practice will enhance your speed and endurance and give you the edge when it matters most. Champions aren't just made in the pool—they’re built through consistent effort in all aspects of training.

One of those aspects is deliberate recovery--see what you can to here to be a better swimmer.

Wooden taught that "You haven't taught until they've learned." Advanced swimmers mentor teammates, providing real-time feedback and support while internalizing their best practices. This builds technical excellence and team culture—you compete against others and yourself.

Expect practices to be challenging and rewarding. You'll leave each session knowing exactly what you've improved and what to focus on next. As Wooden said, "Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out." Let's make every day in the water count!