Scottsdale Aquatic Club

From your first splash to your final touch, there is a place for you at Scottsdale Aquatic Club.

We take pride in offering programs for every stage of a swimmer's journey. Whether your athlete is just starting to build confidence in the water or is ready to compete at the highest level, our coaches are dedicated to their development.

Our age-group levels focus on more than just technique. We build resilience, teamwork, and a lifelong love for the sport. Every milestone matters, and every swimmer has a path to progress here at SAC.

Come grow with us! 🏊‍♂️✨

🎓 Senior Spotlight 🎓

Join us in celebrating Emma as she graduates and heads to Grand Canyon University for her next chapter! We’re so proud of all she’s accomplished and can’t wait to see what’s ahead.

🏊 Favorite Event: 200 IM
❤️ Favorite SAC Memory: Playing water polo at practice—because the best moments are the fun ones in between
🧸 Fun Fact: She loves collecting Jellycats

💬 Advice for younger athletes:
Always have fun, no matter what!

Congratulations, Emma! Your hard work and positivity will take you far. ❤️

Congratulations to Patrick for his commitment to Dartmouth College for academics and athletics!

“I am so excited to commit to the admissions process to swim and study at Dartmouth College! Thank you Coaches Milana and Blair for this amazing opportunity. Many thanks to my coaches at SAC and Brophy- Coaches Scott, Garrett, Aaron, Brubaker, O’Neil and Tolar- for all your immense support over the years. A special shout out to Coach Bob Platt who we lost too soon, but I know is watching over me, especially during Tuesday animal practice. Love to my family- Mom, Dad, Grace and Cate. I am so excited for this next chapter. Go Big Green! 🌲

Go SAC! Go Big Green 🌲!

🎓 Senior Spotlight 🎓

Congratulations to Ashton as he heads off to the University of Wisconsin–Madison to continue his swimming career—an incredible next chapter!

🏊 Favorite Event: 1650 Freestyle
❤️ Favorite SAC Memory: NCSAs meet
🎢 Fun Fact: He once cracked his head open at Disneyland (talk about a memorable trip!)

💬 Advice for younger athletes: Always have fun.

We’re so proud of everything you’ve accomplished and can’t wait to see all you do next. Once SAC, always SAC ❤️

🎓 Senior Spotlight🎓

Join us in celebrating Ansel as he graduates and heads to St. Ambrose University to study Physical Therapy—an exciting next step and a meaningful path ahead!

🏊 Favorite Event: 100 Butterfly
❤️ Favorite SAC Memory: Traveling to meets with the team—where friendships grow just as strong as performances
🌅 Fun Fact: Definitely a morning person over a night owl

💬 Advice for younger athletes:
Trust the process and have fun.

Congratulations, Ansel! Your hard work and commitment have set you up for an incredible future. ❤️

🎓 Senior Spotlight 🎓

Help us congratulate Grady as he takes the next step in his journey! He’s planning to attend either the United States Air Force Academy or the University of Arizona, where he’ll continue swimming at the club level while studying biology on his path to becoming an orthodontist—an amazing goal!

🏊 Favorite Event: 100 Butterfly
❤️ Favorite SAC Memory: Cheering on our relay teams at the 2025 Summer Sectionals—true team spirit at its best
😄 Fun Fact: He teaches Michael Phelps’ kids how to swim!

💬 Advice for younger athletes:
Everyone wants you to succeed—you just have to work hard and believe in yourself to make it happen.

We’re so proud of you, Grady. Your dedication and drive will take you far. Congratulations and best of luck in everything ahead ❤️

🎓 Senior Spotlight🎓

Congratulations to Alex on his graduation and all he’s accomplished at Scottsdale Aquatic Club! He’s heading into his next chapter to pursue a major in engineering—an exciting future ahead.

🏊 Favorite Event: 50 Backstroke
❤️ Favorite SAC Memory: Shootouts at Cactus Classic
😄 Fun Fact: Used to throw up at every swim lesson at age 3

💬 Advice for younger athletes:
Enjoy the process as well as the end result.

Wishing you all the best in this next chapter, Alex!

🎓 Senior Spotlight 🎓

Congratulations to our graduating senior from Scottsdale Aquatic Club on an incredible high school career and an exciting next step at University of Denver, where they will continue swimming at the collegiate level!

🏊 Favorite Event: 400 IM
❤️ Favorite SAC Memory: The entire NCSA meet
👟 Fun Fact: Used to resell sneakers—and even sold a pair to one of their current teachers freshman year

💬 Advice for younger athletes:
Take every opportunity you get and have fun with it.

Wishing you the best in this next chapter of swimming, school, and everything ahead!