Tampa Bay Aquatic Club Clearwater

Check out the view at our new location!
The lovely intercostal waterway right by the pool!

The underwater camera will be out and ready for use! Clinic on January 31st!

Welcome 2026! Tampa Bay Aqautic Club now has a new location on Clearwater Beach! We’re excited for you to come try it out!

10/12/25

Start Set Up!

To progress to a powerful, efficient start we want to begin with a proper set up!

Swipe through the slides to hear my explanation of proper body position on the starting block. Then, see some examples of what NOT to do from and myself.

Finally, you’ll see with a powerful start and nice entry into the water.

Follow me for more tips, tricks, and thoughts.

Athletes!!

Remember movement on days off.

Just because we are sore does not mean we ought to stay on the couch all day!

If you have an off day, including movement will help your next day of training by allowing you to be less sluggish and sore since you had a little bit of physical movement.

Competitive Swimmers!

You are not weak, you just need to focus on being more effective in the water!

1. Don’t overload yourself with yards
2. Stop ignoring efficiency
3. Include Strength & Mobility work
4. Recover Better
5. Develop a Racing Strategy

Only going for more volume in the pool? Think about:

✅ Speed, Power, & Resistance in your training

✅Interval Work- training with different intervals at varying yardages.

✅Pushing yourself more when you are tired

We will work with you 1-On-1 to help you get faster in the pool. Here’s how our 4-Step Coaching Process works:

1️⃣1-on-1 Individual Assessment
We’ll start by evaluating your current training routine, stroke technique, lifestyle, and your own perspective on where you are in the process.

2️⃣Step-by-Step Training Overview
Together, we’ll design a custom plan that directly addresses your biggest challenges and moves you toward your goals.

3️⃣Track Habits & Make Changes
We’ll shift from planning to action by tracking your daily habits, building consistency, and making adjustments along the way.

4️⃣Support & Accountability
Stay motivated with daily message support, weekly check-ins, and monthly group calls to ensure progress and long-term success.

If you are interested in learning more, DM me “INTERESTED” for more information about the program.

Hey Everyone! I’m Mark. I grew up in the water. 🏊‍♂️ From national-level meets to collegiate swimming, the pool was a second home.

But as an athlete (and later a coach), I noticed something: training was often one-size-fits-all. Too much for some, not enough for others. Technical work, recovery, speed… often overlooked. And honestly? That never sat right with me.

As a young coach, I felt guilty for falling into the “normal” style—big groups, limited time, and generalized workouts. I knew my swimmers deserved more.

Everything shifted when I started working one-on-one. That’s where the real transformation happens—inside and outside the pool. 💡

✨ Lim, age 50, went from learning how to kick and breathe to swimming full laps in just 2 months.
✨ Nick, a competitive swimmer, reached his goal times and qualified for a statewide meet after focused technical training.

Those moments reminded me why I coach: not just to build faster swimmers, but to help people grow in confidence, discipline, and joy. Swimming is the tool. Transformation is the goal.

👉 That’s why I do this. To help YOU chase your goals—whether it’s your first lap or your fastest race.

I post content on how to improve your swimming & become faster so drop me a follow to connect more.

-Mark