Philosophy of the Forest Hills Swim & Diving Team

We’re so happy you’ve chosen to join the Forest Hills Swim & Diving Teams. We feel it is important to share with you the philosophy of the teams.

Over the last few years, the number of Forest Hills swim team members has exceeded 150 participants, which is much larger than most area country club swim teams. Our head swim coach, Kevin Brennan, makes every effort to accommodate these numbers, with the two different swim leagues: the Country Club Swim League and the West County Swim League. Kevin makes the determination as to which league is appropriate for each swimmer based on the swimmer’s abilities and swim times.

The Country Club Swim League

This is the most competitive of the two leagues. At these meets, the strongest swimmers will be competing. This will also hold true for the end of season Country Club Swim League Conference meet.

The West County Swim League

This is a developmental league designed to improve the abilities of all of our swimmers, as well as get them comfortable and ready for a more competitive swim environment.

The individual and team successes of these leagues can be seen in last year’s final numbers: Forest Hills placed 2nd in the West County League and 1st in the Country Club League. All children were eligible to swim at a conference meet, most 2 or 3 times, and approximately 95% of those who swam received a plaque reflecting their achievement.

Our experience has been that the children enjoy the Forest Hills Swim Team for exactly what we intend it to be: a positive athletic and social activity for the swimmer, where they can learn new skills and make new friends. Our hope is that, as parents, you will support our efforts and the efforts of the children, bringing about an esprit de corps for this year’s teams, creating memories that last a lifetime.