Bronze: This is a transitional level from swimming lessons to a more competitive focus. At this level there is a high emphasis on proper technique: body position, breathing, and other swimming related skills. It is the mission of the coaching staff to insure each swimmer enjoys their introduction into the competitive program.

Silver: This groups continues to focus on developing proper technique along with increased aerobic conditioning and more complex training sets. At this level the swimmer is expected to take an active role in their development as a competitive swimmer. Swimmers are encouraged to compete at the local level and swim in some out of district competitions.

Gold: This is the most advanced and demanding of the groups. At this level swimmers continue to focus on perfection skills while increasing their endurance capacity. Swimmers are expected to maintain a high commitment to swimming as seen through practice performance and goal setting.

Summer Strong: Summer swim session designed for swimmers looking to excel in Varsity Swimming. Developed for teen swimmers who want an opportunity to enhance their swimming skills, techniques, and endurance.  Summer Strong! is open to youth swimmers ages 14 – 18, entering 9th Grade through 12th Grade.  (12 – 13 year olds with prior swim team experience may be eligible with the coach’s permission.)

Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Bronze 5:45-6:45pm
Silver 5:15-6:45pm
Gold 5:15-7:15pm

Tuesday, Thursday
Green 5:45-6:15pm (advanced), 6:15-6:45pm (beginner), 6:45-7:15pm (beginner)
Bronze 5:45-6:45pm
Silver 5:15-5:45pm dryland & 5:45pm-6:45pm swim
Gold 5:15-5:45pm dryland & 5:45pm-7:15pm swim

Saturday
Bronze 9:00-10:15am
Silver 9:00-10:45am
Gold 9:00-11:15am

Summer Strong: TBA

SSAC currently practices at Magrath Sports Complex on Fort Drum, but occasionally uses Monti Fitness Center.

Karly Black, Head Coach, has had 12 years of competitive swimming and 6 years of coaching in Nebraska and has been with SSAC for 2 years. In high school she was conference champion in multiple events and went on to swim and place in the state meet all four years. She had qualified and swam in two Speedo Sectional Championship meets and was named on the 2004 National Scholastic All-American team. After high school she went on to swim for the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Karly has attended many local and regional swimming conferences and is ASCA Level II certified. She also certified by the Red Cross in Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR/AED. Karly graduated with a bachelor’s degree in women and gender studies from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and is currently working on her master's degree through the University of Nebraska at Lincoln in youth development.

Nancy Mushtare, Assistant Coach, has 6 years of coaching experience as the head coach of Carthage High School boys and girls swim team and has been with SSAC for 1 year. Before coaching for Carthage High School, Nancy worked as a stroke and turn official. When she is not coaching swimming, Nancy also is an assistant track coach for Carthage High School. She is certified ASCA Level I and by the Red Cross in Coaches Safety, Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR/AED.

Tom Graban, Assistant Coach, has 4 years of coaching experience as the assistant coach of the Watertown High School boys swim team. He was a member of the Watertown varsity swim team and went on to qualify for sectionals his Junior and Senior year. This past season, Tom also was the assistant coach for the modified boys swim team. Tom is currently the Aquatics Director for the Downtown Watertown YMCA. He is certified by the Red Cross in Coaches Safety, Lifeguarding, First Aid and CPR/AED.  Tom attended Jefferson Community College and is looking at finishing his bachelor’s degree in history at SUNY Potsdam.