Times: 1 hour, 1 - 3 times/week year round

Ages: 9 and under (novice swimmers)

Coach: Assistant Coach Laurie Dickinson / Assistant Coach Sarah Dicharry

The Tiger Cubs group is designed as the first level of competitive training for TAQ.  Emphasis is on teaching the fundamentals of the strokes through drills, games, and other activities.  Practice is offered five times per week with a recommended maximum attendance of three one hour sessions per week.  Progression from the Tiger Cubs group is based on physical skills, ability to pay attention and recommendation by the Tiger Cubs Group coaching staff and the Head Age Group Coach.

Times: 2 hours, 4 - 8 times/week year round

Ages: 9 - 13

Coach: Head Age Group Coach Matt Leach

The Tigers group is the third level of competitive training for TAQ.  At this level, aerobic training is introduced through distance freestyle and IM based sets, a focus on maintaining & developing proper technique, developing long term vs. short term goal setting techniques, and nutritional awareness.  A seasonal training mentality will be introduced which will prepare athletes to succeed through all levels of swimming.  All swimmers will learn the discipline & dedication needed to "train" through soreness & fatigue in mid-season in order to peak at the end of season championship meets, as dictated by the coaching staff.

Times: 1.5 hours, 3 - 4 times/week year round

Ages: 8 - 13

Coach: Assistant Coach Jeannine Malbrough

The Jr. Tigers group is the second level of competitive training for TAQ.  Stroke technique is emphasized, and aerobic training sets are introduced.  Swimmers learn to use the pace clock and develop a long term training vision.  This group is designed to produce swimmers that are eager and ready for the challenges of the next level.  Swimmers are encouraged to train three to four times per week, although five practices are offered.  Practices last one hour and thirty minutes.  Progression from the Jr. Tigers group to the next level is based solely on the coach's recommendation.

Times: 2 hours, 5 - 8 times/week year round

Ages: 13 - 18

Coach: Head Coach Dave Geyer

The Senior Group is the fourth level of competitive training for TAQ.  The senior group swimmers are expected to attend 5 to 8 practices a week.  This group is for swimmers who are committed to taking their swimming skills to the highest level that they can achieve. Senior training consists of continued refinement of strokes and technique with advanced drills and skill work.  There is a large component of dry land strength/conditioning and in the pool, workouts can exceed 10,000 yards.