About EA
Training Groups
Eagle Aquatics offers training and practice groups for swimmers of all ability levels from age five and older. It is the goal of EA to offer age specific training for all of our athletes geared towards challenging each individual and developing each individual to the best of THEIR abilities.
Eaglets
(Age 5-8)
This group is for swimmers who do not know all four competitive strokes yet. The main goal of this group is to make swimming fun and learn the fundamentals of all four competitive strokes focusing on correct body position, kicking, breathing, streamlining and basic drills. We also work on proper starts and turns. Minimum requirement to join this group is freestyle with rotational breathing. Swim meets are encouraged but optional.
Recommended 2-3 practices a week.
Eagles
(Age 9-12)
This group is for swimmers who do not know all four competitive strokes yet. The main goal of this group is to make swimming fun and learn the fundamentals of all four competitive strokes focusing on correct body position, kicking, breathing, streamlining and basic drills. We also work on proper starts and turns. Minimum requirement to join this group is freestyle with rotational breathing and backstroke. Swim meets are encouraged but optional.
Recommended 2-3 practices a week.
Age Group Development
(Age 9-13)
All swimmers must be able to swim all four competitive strokes legally to move into this group. The main focus is still on proper stroke mechanics, body position and technique with more advanced drills. Swimmers begin doing more yardage and we introduce interval training. Swim meets are required to move up into this group at least 3 times a year.
Recommended 3-4 practices a week.
Eagle Development
(Age 12-15)
This group is for swimmers who know all four competitive strokes and have been doing year round swimming. The main focus is still on proper stroke mechanics, body position and technique with more advanced drills while self-motivation and goal setting is introduced. Swimmers begin doing more yardage with increased interval training.
Swim meets are required to move up into this group at least 5 times a year. 80% attendance is expected.
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Practice Equipment
- All Groups - Cap (not required with short hair), Goggles, Water bottle, Fins, Kickboard, Gym shorts (for dryland), Athletic shoes (for dryland), Yoga mat (for dryland)
- AGD/ED/PS/S: Pull buoy, Snorkel
- PS/S - Paddles
- No watches, large jewelry, or other electronics are allowed
Tryout Info
For new USA Swimming members:
Our minimum requirement includes being able to swim freestyle across the 25 yd pool comfortably with rotational breathing and being at least 5 yrs old.
Once you have tried out and passed you have the opportunity to try out one of our practices to make sure it is the right fit. After that please register on our team website at www.eagleaquaticsfl.com.
Please make sure you read our team’s Handbook for more information about the team, the fee structure, and team rules & policies.
If you wish to try out for our team, please contact Coach Adam at adammadarassy@yahoo.com.
PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER ON OUR WEBSITE UNTIL YOU HAVE DONE THE TRYOUT AND BEEN ACCEPTED TO JOIN THE TEAM!!!
For existing USA Swimming members:
If you wish to transfer from another team please contact Coach Adam at adammadarassy@yahoo.com. Please also contact your former team about your intentions of leaving the team as we try to keep a professional coaching relationship within the swimming community.
Once you have been accepted to the team you will have to fill out the ‘USA Swimming Transfer Form’ that you can find on our website or pick up at the pool.