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Male & Female Swimmers ages 14+
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SPIRE Academy | Swimming SPIRE’S training program is ideal for swimmers looking for an intense training environment to prepare for the next level of competition. It serves high school athletes as well as graduates looking to train for an additional year as they seek the best possible college scholarship opportunity. It’s also available for elite swimmers who have completed college eligibility and are looking for the ideal residential training program. The high school academy features a blended learning environment of college preparatory academics, along with unique personal development and career preparation features. College courses are available for PG students.
Rolling admission is offered. Training highlights include 11 training and analysis sessions weekly; approximately 22 to 30 hours of training per week depending on stroke/distance specificity. Training plans are customized to achieve individual goals within a scientific progression. Resources and support services include: Unlimited pool and dryland training space; underwater video and power analysis; lactate testing, dryland agility, power and speed training with SPIRE Performance; sports medicine/ therapy/rehabilitation/massage; sports nutrition; and mental skills and leadership training.
I’ve dedicated my life to the sport of swimming and have seen everything in terms of training programs and facilities, and SPIRE is special. The potential to build something totally unique at SPIRE from a training and development perspective intrigues me. I’m fortunate to be involved, and I look forward to helping SPIRE Academy Swimming make a major impact on our sport, both in and out of the pool! Ryan Lochte SPIRE International Swim Ambassador & 12-time Olympic medalist
Training Philosophy SPIRE Academy is under the direction of Aquatics Director/Head Coach Thad Schultz, a highly respected developer of talent. Thad previously coached at Ohio State, Penn State and Clemson; he is a former national champion; and he has worked with nine Olympians – four of whom were gold medalists. Training is based upon the individual needs of each athlete with a high level of focus on technique. We emphasize range of motion, flexibility and use a variety of methods to improve skills. By integrating elite athletes from around the world, we’re able to cultivate an intense, competitive and yet positive training atmosphere.
Coach Schultz believes that the swimming experience should also develop life skills like leadership, commitment, self-discipline, organization and teamwork. And he believes that achievement is the product of setting goals and putting the body, mind and spirit in motion to reach those goals.
Notable Recent Swimming Program College Commitments •
Notre Dame College
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University of Georgia
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Lynn University
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University of Chicago
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Concordia University
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Maryville University
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Florida Tech
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California Art Institute
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St. Andrews College
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University of Maine
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Weslyan University
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University of Exeter
Special Achievements •
11– 2016 Olympians
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3– 2018 Youth Olympians
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U.S. Paralympic National Team
More information is available on the SPIRE website at: spireinstitute.org/academy
Key Features •
Two Myrtha pools designed with
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input from USA Swimming •
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guidance •
An “Olympic village” setting with
25-yard or 25-meter courses with
US and international athletes in
pace clocks and scoreboard
multiple sports
Underwater video stroke and swim power analysis equipment
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curriculum; college placement
10 lanes of a 50-meter racing course that can be converted to
College prep academic
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Esports gaming lab access
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175-acre campus; 750,000 sq
25,000 sq. ft. Performance
ft of indoor sports facilities; on
Training Center focusing on
site residential housing; on site
physical conditioning, mental
education center, SPIRE Fuel
skills training, nutrition/hydration
cafeteria; and more
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Custom designed seasonal competition, plus year-round league competition
Additional Swim Training Programs Lake Erie Sliver Dolphins Club Training, Spring Break Camps, Summer Stroke Camps, Summer Elite Training Camps, Winter Training Camps, Weekend Training Sessions, Competition/Team Training and Masters Training Programs
Swim Events Hosted at SPIRE: Atlantic 10 Championships • Big East Championships • USA Swimming Championships • NCAA Div II Championships • Olympic Development Championships • YMCA • Sectional, Zone and Divisional meets and more.
SPIRE Academy An international, high school and post graduate sports performance training and education academy, located within a world class event and wellness c omplex. At SPIRE, we are inspiring the best expression of the human spirit through athletics, academics, and service to others. We are looking for heart, character and dedication to oneself and others.
Basketball
Esports
Track & Field
Mechatronic Engineering
The SPIRE Academy 9-12th grade college preparatory, accredited, cross curricular, project-based program is designed with the progressive learner/thinker in mind. By coupling Swimming training with a commitment to maximizing each student’s personal development and preparation for multiple career options, SPIRE Academy is the best place to get ready and excel in school, at work and within life itself.
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