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The Brophy
East Swim Team is a competitive swimming team affiliated with USA Swimming
that employs a staff of highly skilled professional coaches to offer
programs for swimmers of all ages and levels of development, from the
five year old beginner to the Olympic medallist. BEST is a co-ed
swim team open to the public; swimmers join from various schools all
over the valley.
The mission
of the Brophy East Swim Team is to provide opportunity and encouragement
for each of its swimmers to fully develop his or her potential in competitive
swimming. The value of this mission is derived from the gradual acquisition
of life enhancing attributes such as integrity, commitment, teamwork,
and sportsmanship which are fundamental to the pursuit of personal
excellence and to the process of striving to “Be The Best That
You Can Be.”
- Annual
registration fee - $50
- Monthly
membership fees range from $60 - $110, depending on the level of
participation
Other associated
costs include USA Swimming registration, meet entry fees, travel expenses,
team uniform, and training equipment. These expenses are minimal for
beginners. There is no fundraising requirement; parent participation
is strongly encouraged.
- Tradition
of Excellence: BEST was first established under a different
name in 1989 and quickly became a nationally prominent program.
Since its inception, this program has contributed to the training
and development of swimmers who have accumulated 14 Olympic medals.
- Developmental
Emphasis: The focus is on personal development within
the framework of a strong team orientation. All levels of the developmental
process are considered to be equally important, regardless of age
or ability.
- Professional
Staff: BEST is committed to providing its swimmers with
a staff of highly skilled and qualified coaches.
- Excellent
Facilities: BEST is provided with unrestricted access
to a ten acre campus which includes two state-of-the-art pools
(50 meter and 25 meter), a weight room, meeting rooms, volleyball
courts, basketball courts, a track and grass playing fields.
- Educational
and Travel Opportunities: Depending on the level of development,
travel within the state and throughout North and South America
may be available to our swimmers for competition, clinics, training
camps, etc.
- Social
Activities: Awards banquets, barbecues, picnics, recreational
outings, etc.
- Family
Environment: BEST’s unique facilities and program
philosophy are very conducive to family participation. Parents
and siblings are considered to be an important part of the BEST “family.”
- Please
call the office at: 602-264-5291 ext. 6450
- Visit
the web site at www.brophyeastswimteam.org
- Stop
in for a visit at 2902 East Campbell Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85016
The BEST
program is designed to enable each of its swimmers to systematically
progress from the beginning to the elite level of performance by establishing
clearly defined priorities, training plans, and performance standards
for each level of instruction. Training groups are organized so that
all of the swimmers in a particular group will be compatible with respect
to age, training ability, and commitment levels. The emphasis
in the early stages of development is placed on skill and attitude
development. As the swimmers progress, a more demanding physical and
psychological challenge is gradually introduced. The commitment level
ranges from approximately two hours per week for the young beginner
to “whatever it takes” for the aspiring Olympian. Although
participation through all of the levels of instruction is the goal
for every swimmer, each level will provide a valuable and rewarding
experience in its own right.
After a
brief conversation, the BEST coaches will be pleased to place new swimmers
in the most appropriate training group for a free try out.
For
more information about the program structure, please call the
office at: 602.264.5291 ext. 6450 or refer to the web site at: www.brophyeastswimteam.org.
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