Team Goals
The philosophy of the Oakland Barracudas in developing swimmers through a gradual sequence of groups has resulted in great success from Age Group through Senior level athletes.
Having fun, making friends, and developing important lifestyle skills are combined with learning the proper mechanics and building a strong endurance base to empower each athlete with the ability to be successful in and out of the water.
The parents and coaching staff of the Oakland Barracudas strive for excellence in and out of the water. Specifically our goals are to offer the following:
- A program in which we focus on the kids as people before focusing on them as athletes.
- A team structure that accommodates every swimmer -- from novice to national-caliber athlete.
- A training plan that emphasizes proper technique and specific endurance training, enabling our swimmers to compete in any stroke at any distance.
- An environment that fosters sportsmanship, respect for others, self-esteem, discipline, and the development of a highly productive work ethic.
- A program of inclusion, therefore open to all families of the Bay Area regardless of physical impairment or financial need.