How do I get started with a swim team? (a real story)

There are a lot of questions parents have when thinking about getting their children involved in a new sport. Swimming is no exception. If you have been following this blog, you’ve learned a lot about how learning technique in a fun atmosphere sets the mood for a new swimmer.

Jess Lesko was recently in this same position until she decided to go ahead and give summer swimming a try. She signed her daughter Zoey up for the Tidal Waves in the spring of 2021. I sat down with Jess to hear her first year experiences with joining a swim team. We discuss time commitments, the importance of a good atmosphere, and tips for new parents thinking of signing their children up to swim. Listen to the podcast below!