olympic dreams start here.

The Team
The Shenandoah Marlins Aquatic Club
(SMAC) is a USA Swimming team designed
specifically to foster an environment in which
swimmers can achieve their fullest potential,
dedicated to developing swimmers who can
swim each stroke well. Our program
combines extensive stroke mechanics and
individual attention with conditioning to
achieve this goal.
Tryouts/Practices
SMAC is conducting tryouts at this time for all
ability levels. SMAC offers options for
convenient practice times. Practice times will
fill up quickly, so register now!
All Practices are held at the Waynesboro
YMCA from September - May and from June August practices are held at the War
Memorial Pool in Waynesboro.
Practices are offered after school and on
Saturday mornings.
SMAC offers multiple practices times so that
everyone will have a chance to learn to
love swimming.
The Programs
Following a coach’s evaluation, a swimmer
is placed into an appropriate practice group.
Practice groups are divided according to
age, ability and level of commitment.
Within each group, each swimmer may be
assigned a training lane with other
swimmers of equal ability and approximate
age. This fosters an environment that
challenges the swimmer to excel and
provides for the best possible teaching.
Contact us for a tryout:
Norm Wright
normw@smacswimming.org
937-477-4401
If you are already a registered USA Swimmer
on another team – congratulations! You already
know about the great benefits of competitive
swimming and we look forward to competing
against you. If you are not on a swim team, we
encourage you to check us out!
OLYMPIC DREAMS
START HERE.
SMAC Swimming
Waynesboro YMCA
648 S. Wayne Avenue
Waynesboro, Va. 22980
540-942-5107
www.smacswimming.org
SMAC Swimming
Practice Groups
Mini Marlins: 4-8 years old
This is a beginner level swim group that guides young
athletes looking to make the transition from swim lessons or
summer league into competitive swimming. To join, swimmers must either have swam for a summer league team,
or be able to swim a length of freestyle and backstroke.
This group is designed to refine the four basic competitive
strokes.
Age Group 1: 6-10 years old
This is the first level of the SMAC competitive swimming
program. The focus of this group is based heavily on technique in order to build the fundamentals of all four competitive strokes, as well as the improvement of starts and turns.
Swimmers will be introduced to basic training concepts,
pace clock usage, and overall swimming terminology.
Three practices per week are highly recommended, but not
required for this group. Swimmers must demonstrate a 25 of
each of the four competitive strokes for placement into this
group.
Age Group 2: 9-14 years old
This is the second level of the SMAC competitive swimming
program. This level is for swimmers with a proven record of
practice consistency, meet participation, and achievement.
A strong emphasis will continue to be placed on stroke
technique, and swimmers will be introduced to basic training
sets. This group looks to help the athletes achieve the highest opportunities available. In order to achieve your utmost
potential, maximum practice attendance is encouraged.
Participation in all team meets is recommended. This group
will be introduced to basic Dry land.
Advanced Age Group: 11-14 years old
This training group is for swimmers who have a proven
record of commitment, hard work, and achievement. These
are swimmers who have the desire to progress to the highest training levels of the program. Members of this group will
be committed to reaching their full potential in swimming.
A strong emphasis will be placed on fine-tuning stroke mechanics, the ability to change speeds, overall conditioning,
and racing. Swimmers in this group will also receive dryland
training for core stability, strength, and injury prevention. In
order to advance within the program, a commitment to practice attendance is required. Meet participation is strongly
encouraged for proper development.
Coaching Staff
Head Coach
Norm Wright
Senior Training Group: 12-18 years old
This group is designed to prepare swimmers for the highest
levels of the SMAC swim program. Swimmers must show
a desire to commit to the sport of swimming. Training for
the highest level of competition will be a priority. Swimmers
will work closely with their coach to establish short and long
term goals. In order to advance and improve, the maximum
practice attendance is required. Meet participation is strongly
encouraged for proper development. Additional requirements
will be distributed by the Head Coach in preparation for the
highest level of training.
Head Coach Norm
Wright brings an exciting and fresh perspective to the SMAC swim
team. Norm has a long,
impressive competitive
swimming background both as a swimmer
himself and as a coach.
Senior Performance Group: 13-18 years old
Resume (1995-2011):
This group is offered to fully accomplished SMAC members.
Swimmers in this group have chosen to solely dedicate
themselves to the sport of swimming and are prepared to
fulfill the significant time commitment required of this group.
Swimmers must show they are able to balance SMAC
requirements and school before being considered for this
group. Training for national levels of competition will be the
goal. Long Course, Holiday, and Dryland training will be required as part of the seasonal plan. Swimmers are expected
to be leaders in and out of the pool and are frequently asked
to give back to the program. In order to benefit from this
group a swimmer is expected to maintain a defined practice
schedule during the season. Meet participation is required
and assigned by the Head Coach. Admission into this group
is by recommendation of the SMAC Head Coach only.
National Training Group: 13-18 years old
This group is comprised of swimmers that have a history of
advanced training and have shown a commitment to achieve
their maximum potential and beyond. Swimmers are required
to meet a practice requirement that is based upon their age
to insure progress thoroughly throughout their career. Practices will focus on preparation for success at nationally recognized events as well a successful collegiate experience.
Swimmers have already shown they are able to balance
SMAC requirements and school before being considered
for this group. Swimmers in this group have maintained the
highest level of practice attendance and participation with
the SMAC team. All meets assigned by the Head Coach are
required to remain in this group.
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Head Coach, SMAC
Assistant Coach, Georgetown University (DC)
Assistant Head Coach, the FISH Swim Team
(VA)
Head Coach, Coffman YMCA Swim Team (OH)
Head Coach, Lima YMCA Swim Team (OH)
Assistant Coach, Multiple High School Teams
(Oh, KY)
Assistant Head Coach, Asbury University (KY)
Head Coach, Multiple Summer League Teams
normw@smacswimming.org
937-477-4401
Assistant Coaches
Stephanie Neal
Justin Racer
Amanda Rachocki
Catie Young
See the coaches complete bios at
www.smacswimming.org.