Training Group Descriptions
Our Developmental Pathway
At Foxjets, we provide a clear, structured progression designed to take swimmers from their first competitive strokes to elite-level performance. Every group is rooted in our core values: Ambition, Attitude, Family, and Integrity.
Lil’ Jets – Swim Team Prep
The bridge from lessons to team.
Overview: Focuses on foundational freestyle and backstroke skills, introducing swimming terminology and group etiquette.
Ages: 7 & Under.
Skills Required: 40"+ tall; comfortable in water; able to float and move forward with arm/leg action.
Contact: Brian Nagel (brian@swimfoxjets.com)
Red Group
Building the foundation.
Overview: Introduction to competitive structure and basic stroke proficiency.
Ages: 7 & Under.
Skills Required: Freestyle and backstroke capability for 25 yards; prone position/forward momentum when breathing.
Commitment: 1–3 practices per week; all Bronze-level meets recommended.
Equipment: Fins (provided); Mesh bag (not provided).
Contact: Brian Nagel (brian@swimfoxjets.com)
White Group
Beginner competitive skills for older children.
Overview: Designed for older beginners to master freestyle and backstroke.
Ages: 8–13.
Skills Required: Freestyle and backstroke capability for 25 yards; prone position/forward momentum when breathing.
Commitment: 1–3 practices per week; all Bronze-level meets recommended.
Equipment: Fins (provided); Mesh bag (not provided).
Contact: Brian Nagel (brian@swimfoxjets.com)
Blue Group
Introducing the 4 strokes.
Overview: Refinement of all four strokes plus competitive starts and turns.
Ages: 8 & Under.
Skills Required: Proficient in 3 competitive strokes; able to swim 25 yards of legal butterfly, backstroke, and freestyle.
Commitment: 1–3 practices per week; all Bronze-level meets recommended.
Equipment: Fins (provided); Mesh bag (not provided).
Contact: Brian Nagel (brian@swimfoxjets.com)
Age Group 3
Focus on goal-driven commitment.
Overview: Strengthening technique across all four strokes and building endurance.
Ages: 9–13.
Skills Required: Proficiency in 3 strokes; 50 yards of legal fly, back, and free.
Commitment: 3 practices per week.
Equipment: Fins (provided); Mesh bag (not provided).
Contact: Cheryl Hensley (cherly@swimfoxjets.com)
Age Group 2
Mastering the pace clock.
Overview: Training includes 100-yard intervals and mastery of all four strokes.
Ages: 9–13.
Skills Required: Proficiency in all 4 strokes; ability to swim 100 Free @ 2:30 interval.
Commitment: 3 practices per week; Silver and Gold level meets.
Equipment: Fins (provided); Mesh bag (not provided).
Contact: Cheryl Hensley (cherly@swimfoxjets.com)
Age Group 1
Preparation for Junior-level volume.
Overview: Focus on advanced stroke proficiency and consistent attendance.
Ages: 11–13.
Skills Required: Achievement of two 9-10 Gold times or equivalent.
Commitment: 4 practices per week.
Equipment: Fins (provided); Mesh bag (not provided).
Contact: Cheryl Hensley (cherly@swimfoxjets.com)
Junior 3
Advanced technical training for young athletes.
Overview: Includes the introduction of dryland training.
Ages: 10 & Under.
Skills Required: Two 9-10 Silver times and one 9-10 Gold time.
Commitment: 3–4 practices per week + dryland.
Equipment: Fins (provided); Mesh bag (not provided).
Contact: Matt Koken (matt@swimfoxjets.com)
Junior 2
Championship-level preparation.
Overview: Focus on advanced interval training and race strategy.
Ages: 11–14.
Skills Required: Two 9-10 Champ times or equivalent.
Commitment: 4 practices per week + dryland.
Equipment: Fins, kickboard, snorkel, paddles, pull buoy (provided).
Contact: Travis Anderson (travis@swimfoxjets.com)
Junior 1
High-volume age group performance.
Overview: Preparation for Senior-level expectations and increased yardage.
Ages: 11–14.
Skills Required: Two 11-12 Champ times or equivalent.
Commitment: 4–5 practices per week + dryland.
Equipment: Full set provided (see Junior 2); mesh bag required.
Contact: Travis Anderson (travis@swimfoxjets.com)
Senior 2
Technique-focused Senior swimming.
Overview: Designed for athletes with prior experience focusing on skill and fitness.
Ages: 14+.
Skills Required: Prior competitive experience and proficiency in all 4 strokes.
Commitment: 3–4 practices per week + dryland.
Equipment: Full set provided.
Contact: Lloyd Larsen (lloyd@swimfoxjets.com)
Senior 1
High-performance Senior training.
Overview: Strict attendance standards and a focus on Gold-level competition.
Ages: 14+.
Skills Required: Two 13-14 Gold times or equivalent.
Commitment: 4–5 practices per week + dryland.
Equipment: Full set provided.
Contact: Lloyd Larsen (lloyd@swimfoxjets.com)
National
Elite National-level competition.
Overview: Our premier group for Sectional and Championship qualifiers. Requires total commitment to the sport and the team.
Ages: 14+.
Skills Required: Multiple Sectional or Championship-level qualifying times.
Commitment: 5+ practices per week + specialized strength & conditioning.
Equipment: Full set provided.
Contact: Lloyd Larsen (lloyd@swimfoxjets.com)
