Business Details
Your Premier Competitive Swimming Team in Palo Alto, CA
We are the premier USA Swimming team serving Palo Alto, Stanford, and the greater Bay Area. Founded by coaching professionals passionate about swimming, we offer top-tier competitive programs for athletes from beginners to Olympians. Our accolades include being 2019 USA Swimming National Champions and a USA Swimming Club Excellence Silver Medal Team in 2021 and 2022. We provide age-specific training groups, including Elementary, Middle, and High School programs, alongside technique-focused instruction and fitness conditioning for all skill levels. Our team of experienced coaches brings decades of expertise, including collegiate championship experience and national-level athlete development.We prioritize community building through events like our annual retreat and partnerships with sponsors like Arena. Our adaptive swim lessons and private/group options cater to toddlers, kids, teens, and adults. With state-of-the-art facilities including Alpine Hills in Portola Valley, we combine technical excellence with holistic athlete development. Our alumni include NCAA champions and Olympians like Bjorn Seeliger, who continue to inspire our swimmers. We measure success through record-breaking performances, with 18 team records set at the 2025 Far Western Championships, and through the lifelong skills our athletes gain.
Services
Competitive Swim Team
Swimming Lessons
Technique Conditioning
School Groups
Adaptive Lessons
Private Instruction
Group Lessons
Fitness Training
Meet Preparation
Olympic Development
Highlights and features
- We have 3 Olympic medalists and 25+ national qualifiers in our coaching network
- Our athletes broke 18 team records at the 2025 Far Western Championships
- We offer age-specific programs from toddler lessons to professional development
- Our coaches include former collegiate champions and national team developers
- We combine technical precision with character development in all training programs
Associations and certifications
- USA Swimming
What people say
National champions
Olympic development
Experienced coaches
Record-breaking performances
Community-focused
Services
Competitive Swim Team
Our elite competitive swim team trains athletes from beginner to Olympic levels. We offer age-group, senior, and professional programs with a proven track record of success. Our swimmers consistently break records and earn national qualifications through our comprehensive training approach.
Swimming Lessons
We provide structured swimming lessons for all ages and abilities. From toddlers to adults, our certified instructors teach fundamental skills and advanced techniques. Our adaptive programs accommodate special needs swimmers in both private and group settings.
Technique Conditioning
Our technique-focused conditioning programs improve stroke efficiency and racing performance. Coaches provide personalized feedback to refine starts, turns, and stroke mechanics. This specialized training benefits competitive swimmers and recreational athletes alike.
School Groups
We offer tailored swimming programs for elementary, middle, and high school students. These groups develop athletic foundations while preparing swimmers for school team tryouts. Our curriculum balances skill development with competitive readiness.
Olympic Development
Our highest-level program prepares athletes for national and international competition. This includes personalized training plans, sports science support, and competition strategy development. Our coaches have direct experience developing Olympians and NCAA champions.
People
Melina Gold
Lead Coach
Lead Coach of Discovery 2 and 3 with over 10 years of Bay Area coaching experience. Specializes in developing young swimmers through innovative training methods that build technical excellence and passion for the sport.
Logan McLaughlin
Lead Coach
Lead Coach of Discovery 1 and Senior Prep 3 with proven success developing national-level swimmers. Former Head Coach at Indiana Swim Club who led teams to top-three state finishes and developed the club's first national team.
Jude Wenker
Assistant Coach
Assistant Coach of Senior Prep 1 and former Purdue University Big Ten competitor. Holds a 4x200 Freestyle Relay record and brings collegiate championship experience to our training programs.
Questions
How do I schedule a swim team tryout?
Contact us directly through our website or social media channels to schedule a tryout session with our coaching staff.
What age groups do you serve?
We offer programs for toddlers, kids, teens, and adults, with specialized training groups from beginner to professional levels.
Do you offer private swim lessons?
Yes, we provide private instruction for all skill levels in addition to our group lesson programs.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Palo Alto, Stanford, Portola Valley, and the surrounding Bay Area communities.
What competitive success have your swimmers achieved?
Our athletes have broken 18 team records and earned 25 Far Western qualifying times in recent competitions.
Who are your coaching staff?
Our team includes former collegiate champions, national team developers, and experienced instructors with over 10 years of combined coaching expertise.
