Practice Schedule
- Pool practices begin in June. Currently, the pool is scheduled to open after school is out, but we are working with City Officials to try to get it open earlier. We are hoping to have some after school practices early season, and will update as we know more this Spring.
- Practice will be held at the Columbia Falls city pool - Pinewood Aquatic Center - 925 4th Ave W, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
- Once the city pool is open, practices will run between 6:00 AM - 9:45 AM Monday through Friday. The coaching staff will assign practice slots to each swimmer based on ability, staffing numbers and what they feel best benefits the swimmer.
- Coach Kyle would like to see your swimmers as much as possible during the entire season. Typically, he likes to build on 3-4 days per week and move throughout the summer to 4-5 days per week by the end. Be sure to check with Kyle on his expectations for your swimmer. Please note: most of the skill work is done at the beginning of the summer and then they work on endurance. See the practice outline below for more information.
- Practice Times:
- Group 1: 6:00 AM- 8:00 AM
- Group 2: 8:00 AM- 9:45 AM
- All swimmers must be picked up by 9:50 AM.
- Practice for any swimmer not attending Divisional and State Meets will end on July 17, 2026. Coaches will be focusing on the athletes attending the post-season meets at this time.
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Practice Outline
WEEK PHYSICAL FOCUS MENTAL FOCUS
Week 1
Technique - Free/Back
Slow is steady, steady is fast
Week 2
Technique- Breast/Fly
Be fast inside of technically perfect
Week 3
Technique/Mileage-Starts and turns
What it means to be a winner & relentless about your dreams
Week 4
Technique/Mileage-Starts and turns
Compete with you, then push your team; lean into your fears
Week 5
Push your body past its comfort point
Being vulnerable towards the self
Week 6
Miles and miles and miles
Be a monster about becoming a diamond
Week 7
Miles and miles and miles
It's all about 'me' and never quitting, ever
Week 8
Keep pushing even when it hurts
The dark side & preparing for Divisionals & State
Week 9
Miles and miles and faster/Start taper
Be the team that everyone knows is coming but can't do anything about
Week 10
Technique/Mileage-Starts and turns
Lay it all on the line, own your moments
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PRACTICE RULES
1- On time is late. Be early, be punctual, be ready.
2- Always do your very best.
3- Always have fun but fun within working hard. There is a big difference.
4- Be willing to work your butt off and then work a little bit harder.
5- Do not be afraid to ask questions or get clarification.
6- There will be cash in and cash out portions of the workouts, these are non-negotiable. You must have dry land workout clothes, including shoes, everyday. So keep a bag.
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Disciplinary Action Severity/Response
1. Not giving full effort
2. Not having a positive attitude
3. Getting in and out of the pool
- Verbal communication from coach
1. Horse play
2. Not completing workouts
3. Distracting from others performing practice
- Disciplinary work out of the pool
1. Showing verbal or physical violence
2. Flat out disrespect towards anyone while representing the team
3. Yellow infractions not corrected
- Expelled from practice/ Appropriate response
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