About

The Trident Aquatics Club was conceived for the purpose of creating Oklahoma's best year-round competitive swimming athlete development program, with a focus on individual attention. Preparing a swimmer for competition utilizing a holistic and comprehensive training program is the primary component of our philosophy, methodically injected into all that we do. Results shall be accomplished through:

The most knowledgeable, dedicated and enthusiastic coaching staff possible, whose success will be defined solely by the successes achieved by every athlete.
Instilling and expecting a open minded, perpetual-learning and positive culture for every athlete, coach and parent.
Utilizing a wide range of effective training equipment in and out of the water. Dryland, core strengthening, dry-side aerobic training, resistance training, plyometrics and yoga are all utilized to develop and improve specific aspects of a race (eg. starts, power, flexibility, core strength, turns, etc). Furthermore, innovative and unique methods of teaching skills and developing every critical skill required for successful competition and perpetual improvement.
Individualized goal setting, training regimen and coach attention for every swimmer.
Careful and deliberate balance placed on both technique, building a strong aerobic base, and dry-side strength.
Frequent learning event sessions whereby outside expertise is invited to present the latest in nutrition, mental toughness, flexibility, life balance, technique, team operations, etc.
Upholding high standards and expectations for athletes, coaches and parents in terms of work ethic and respect for fellow and competitive swimmers, coaches, parents, volunteers and officials.
Open channels of communication between all parents, coaches and swimmers.
Maintaining a small coach-to-athlete ratio. Trident Aquatics will cap our roster each season, ensuring a high-quality development program where every athlete is provided acute training designed for their individual goals, age, ability and other relevant, personal factors.
Recognizing that more intensive training, better equipment and more individualized athlete development will typically be more expensive than the average club program, and is not for everybody. However, we strongly believe the return on the investment will be so worth it!
Never forgetting that competitive swimming is meant to be challenging and rewarding...but most of all…FUN!

In no way do we expect that the coaching, training methods, expectations of an athlete and teaching philosophy utilized at Trident Aquatics will be a best fit for every swimmer. Managing the expectations of each swimmer, parent and coach is absolutely key in order for a mutually agreed-upon vision of success to provide a roadmap. The aspirations and training commitment should be carefully considered in contemplating joining Trident Aquatics.

Our objective is to create a unique team environment with a progressive culture and holistic approach to developing highly successful swimmers in the water and successful young people out of the water. Acute attention to personalized training will be provided to every athlete, emphasizing the most relevant factors that contribute to each swimmer's short term and long term success. Included will be age-appropriate physical and psychological development, individual aspirations, etc. Scheduled competition will include local as well as out of state swim meets and clinics on a year-round basis. All athletes, coaches and parents of Trident Aquatics share in the belief that tremendous rewards come as a result of the following:

Conviction that swimming is an awesome sport, and an attitude to match!
Setting and relentlessly pursuing personal and team goals
Demonstrating a personal commitment to success
Willingness to work very hard and push personal limits
Willingness to learn, to take risks, fail and, ultimately, break through
Recognition and acceptance that amazing results do not happen overnight
Support of every other teammate in the pursuit of their goals...and celebrating their successes
Respect for coaches and others in a position responsible for the safety and success of all athletes
Respect for the role that parents of swimmers play in their athlete's success
Open channels of communication so that expectations of all stakeholders are well managed.
Swimmers will learn and be expected to interact with teammates from different backgrounds...swimming has taught us, as coaches, some of life's best lessons. It is our intention to be good stewards of the many blessings that come from our wonderful, life-long sport.