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STROKE   CLINICS

Dive Deeper

Unlock Advanced Swimming Skills

Stroke clinics are specifically designed for swimmers who have established a firm foundation of the basics and would like to take their skills and knowledge to the next level. This is a great place to learn how to swim faster, longer, and more efficiently.

STROKE CLINIC DETAILS & REQUIREMENTS

​8 years & Under
• Must be able to swim a continuous 25 yards of freestyle (front crawl) and backstroke.
• Should be able to swim breaststroke and butterfly, with minimal stroke infractions.


9-12 years
• Must be able to swim a continuous 50 yards of freestyle (front crawl) and backstroke.
• Should be able to swim 50 yards of breaststroke and 25 yards of butterfly, with minimal stroke infractions.
• Should be able to complete a 45-minute practice.


13-18 years
• Must be able to swim a continuous 100 yards of freestyle (front crawl) and backstroke.
• Should be able to swim 75 yards of breaststroke and 50 yards of butterfly, with minimal stroke infractions.
• Should be able to complete a 45-60 minute practice.

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Spring 2025 Competitive Stroke Clinics

Evening Clinics

8-week competitive stroke clinic, focused on improving technique, starts, finishes, turns and more coached by coaches with both competitive-level training and coaching experience.

March 4 - May 1, 2025

CLINIC DAYS/TIMES

Tuesdays & Thursdays

8 and under • 6:00-6:30pm - $179

9-12 years • 6:30-7:15pm - $189

13-18 years • 7:00-8:00pm - $199

  No clinics April 15th & 17th  

Skills Assessments • New to our program?

We encourage you to attend one of our assessment dates to determine your swimmer's readiness for clinics.​

All swimmers will receive a complimentary swim cap.

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​Sibling discounts available:

 • 5% discount for 1st sibling. 10% discount for any additional siblings.

STEPS TO REGISTER

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1. Click "Age Group" & select evening option.

2. Fill out the form, including Parent Portal info

3. Add additional swimmers, choosing the appropriate age group Competitive Stroke Clinic

4. Submit form, then log into Parent Portal to pay

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Have questions about clinics? CLICK HERE

** Homeschool Group pricing is based on monthly tuition

** Regular 8-week evening clinics are based on full 8-weeks

MEET
YOUR
COACHES

Our coaches bring 30+ years of experience in both coaching and competitive training. Each of our competitive skills specialists bring their own unique perspective to training with efficiency, proficiency and focus.

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Get to know them more...

Darryl Waldon

Founder, Co-Owner & Program/Team Director

I've always loved the water and have been teaching or coaching swimming since I was 15! My competitive swimming career took me to Towson University where I was a 4-time letter winner, record holder, and team captain for the Tigers D1 swim team. After college, I continued to help coach the team for several years, and have since held many coaching roles for swimmers of all ages and levels of expertise. I've always been a teacher at heart and take great pride in helping others achieve their goals, whether in the pool, on the baseball field, or in their professional careers. I love leading this team and believe anyone can learn to swim!

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Josh Waldon

Head Summer Coach/Swim Instructor/Competitive Skills Specialist

Hey everyone! My name is Josh. I'm a 2024 Cleveland High School graduate and finished out my competitive swimming career of over 13 years holding the Men's 100 Breaststroke school record! In addition to teaching lessons, I coach our competitive stroke clinics and am the Head Coach of 

the SRAC TigerSharks swim team. I look forward to helping each swimmer I teach/coach grow in their love for the water and become the best swimmer they can be! 

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Derek Hren

Competitive Skills Specialist 

Hi everyone! My name is Derek Hren. I am the current head coach of Panther Creek High School swim team, bringing years of competitive swimming experience and a passion for developing athletes. I am a former ACC Champion in the 100-yard breaststroke (2016) and a U.S. Olympic Trials qualifier, I swam for NC State University from 2013-2017. With over a decade of experience teaching swim lessons to all ages, from toddlers to adults, I specialize in refining technique, building endurance, and enhancing race performance. My coaching approach blends elite-level 

training principles with a focus on individual athlete development, fostering both speed and 

confidence in the water.

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Lindsey Hren

Competitive Skills Specialist 

Hi, my name is Lindsay, and I'm thrilled to help the TigerSharks maximize their swimming potential in our stroke clinics! I started swimming at the age of 4 and went on to compete at NC State, where I was a four-year 

ACC team member, team captain, and 2016 Olympic Trials qualifier. With over a decade of coaching experience-including summer league, swim camps, stroke clinics, and private lessons -I'm passionate about developing swimmers' 

technique and efficiency in the water. Outside of coaching, I love my career as a physical therapist at UNC Health, where I help individuals improve movement and performance.

Morning Homeschool Competitive Stroke Clinics

Morning Clinics

This 2-day a week program is designed for homeschool swimmers wanting to focus on improving technique, starts, finishes, turns and more! Whether you love swimming as an activity or want to dip your toes into the competitive arena of swimming, this program is offered during the school year. Note: This is not a learn-to-swim lessons program. We do offer swim lessons during the evenings and Saturdays. Visit tigershark-aquatics.com/lessons for more info.

Program Details & Pricing

CLINIC DAYS/TIMES

September - April

Tuesdays & Thursdays

8 and under • 10-10:30am - $89.50/mo.

9-12 years • 10:30-11:15pm - $94.50/mo.

13-18 years • contact us if interested

Skills Assessments • New to our program?

We encourage you to attend one of our assessment dates to determine your swimmer's readiness for clinics.​

All swimmers will receive a complimentary swim cap.

​

​Sibling discounts available:

 • 5% discount for 1st sibling. 10% discount for any additional siblings.

STEPS TO REGISTER

​

1. Click "Age Group" & select homeschool option

2. Fill out the form, including Parent Portal info

3. Add additional swimmers, choosing the appropriate age group Competitive Stroke Clinic

4. Submit form, then log into Parent Portal to pay

​

Have questions about clinics? CLICK HERE

** Homeschool Group pricing is based on monthly tuition

** Regular 8-week evening clinics are based on full 8-weeks

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