The Performance squad.
The performance squad
Formed in 2024, The Performance Squad was created to bridge the gap for swimmers reaching the end of the Swim England stages, providing a clear pathway to continue swimming and developing within the sport.
Our aim is simple: to ensure that swimmers who want to train, progress, and challenge themselves in a competitive environment are given the opportunity to do so. The Performance Squad supports motivated athletes by offering structured, high-quality training that encourages long-term development, commitment, and performance both in and out of the pool.
Whether swimmers are looking to compete, improve their technique, or take the next step in their swimming development, The Performance Squad provides an environment where ambition is supported and potential is developed.
What do sessions look like?
Training takes place across three sessions each week, with each session planned in line with the coach’s seasonal programme for the swimmers. While attendance at all sessions is not mandatory, swimmers who are able to spend more time in the pool will progress at a faster rate.
Sessions focus on developing race skills, building aerobic fitness, and refining technique across all four competitive strokes. This structured approach ensures swimmers are consistently challenged and supported as they develop throughout the season.
What Sets Us Apart
Focus on the Individual
Everything we do is built around understanding each swimmer’s needs and supporting them in achieving their goals. We treat every swimmer as an individual, planning sessions that are tailored to their development and designed to help them maximise their potential.
Fostering Long-Term Relationships
When we set up the squad, one of our key aims was to ensure swimmers had a place to continue swimming with us long term. Many of our swimmers have progressed all the way through our Learn to Swim programme, with some joining as early as four years old. This long-term approach allows us to build strong relationships, understand each swimmer’s development over time, and support them consistently as they grow within the sport.
Community
We believe swimmers thrive best in an environment built on fun, positivity, and community. Too often, athletes leave the sport due to a lack of enjoyment or connection, so we make it a priority to balance skill development with a supportive and engaging atmosphere. Over the past two years, our swimmers have grown not only as athletes, but also as individuals, building confidence, resilience, and lasting friendships.
