Updated: Janaury 22, 2008: Session One 2008 for Tom's Pool School is OPEN! His last class sold out. Keep in mind, "Pool School" is limited to 12 swimmers! Thanks!

SWIM TECHNIQUE CAMP: Starting Sunday, February 3 through Sunday, March, 2008., Tom Ryan, Competitor Magazines, 2005 & 2006 Triathlon Coach of the Year, is offering "Tom's Pool School."

"This has got the be the smartest $$$ I've ever spent!" - Debbie M.

"The Pool School has been great! I can’t believe the confidence it’s giving me after only two sessions." - Phil H..

"At first I wasn't sure that I would learn a lot because I thought my swim stroke was alright... I WAS SO WRONG!!! What a difference the drills, the taping, the constant coaching, and the feedback made!" -Sara T.

Tom's Pool School (TPS) is an in-depth five-eight session swim program with 13-16 hours of coached swimming designed for the "developing athlete."

"Developing Athlete": Beginner to advanced intermediate athlete who recognizes their need to improve and the value of proper technique.

TPS is perfect for the 1:30-2:15 per 100-yard swimmer! You'll learn to swim faster with and more efficiently!

Requirement for Admission: All entrants must be able to swim 100-yards in less than 2:15 and swim continuously for 200-yards.

TPS includes: classroom, in-pool technique sessions, stroke break-down, three underwater film sessions, deep water kicking drills, and dry-land exercises.

Swim locations:
Southlake Natatorium, 1501 W. Southlake Blvd., Southlake, TX 76092
Carrollton-Farmers Branch Natatorium, 1334 W. Valwood Pkwy., Carrollton, TX 75006
Keller Natatorium, 1000 Bear Creek Pkwy., Keller, TX 76248

Session Dates:
Class #1: Sunday, February 3, 1-4:00 p.m., Southlake Natatorium: Individual underwater filming and classroom.
*Wednesday, February 6, 6:45-7:45 p.m., Carrollton-Farmers Branch Natatorium: In-pool technique and classroom.
Class #2: Sunday, February 10, 1-3 p.m., Southlake Natatorium: Classroom, filming, dry-land exercises and in-pool technique.
*Wednesday, February 13, 6:45-7:45 p.m., Carrollton-Farmers Branch Natatorium: In-pool technique..
Class #3: Sunday, February 17, 1-4 p.m., Southlake Natatorium: Classroom & in-pool technique.
*Wednesday, February 27, 7:30-9:00 p.m., Carrollton-Farmers Branch Natatorium: In-pool technique.
Class #4: Sunday, February 24, 1-3 p.m., Southlake Natatorium: Underwater filming, classroom, in-water technique, complete class review of all drills, stroke improvements and workouts.
Class #5: Sunday, March 2, 1-4 p.m., Southlake Natatorium: Underwater filming, classroom, in-water technique, complete class review of all drills, stroke improvements and workouts.

*These three dates are considered "make-up dates" for those swimmers who cannot attend the Sunday sessions. Even if you attend all the Sunday sessions, we would love to see you on Wednesday, too! This gives you eight swim opportunities!

Registration limited to 12 swimmers.

Cost: $349 (Dallas Sports University members), $399 non-DSU members.

Reserve your spot here with a $99.00 non refundable deposit.
Balances will be collected prior to the first class via check or credit card to help save you some service fee's

FAQ'S for Tom's Pool School

Q: With my schedule I cannot make every class.
A: It is unlikely anyone will be able to make all eight sessions. There are three sessions on Wednesday that are considered "make-up" sessions. It is worth noting that even if you do not miss any weekend sessions, you are welcome to attend all the make-up sessions!

Q: What do I need for the class?.
A: Swim suit, (no nude swimming) and goggles. If you have fins and paddles, bring them. Oh, and the most important thing you need is a "KICK BUTT" attitude! You WILL leave this class a better and more efficient swimmer!

Q: OK, I am a really bad swimmer!
A: That is why you seek help! Let's GO!

Other questions? Fire away to Coach Tom at, tom@dallasathletes.com

Two-Cents from Coach Tom: "99% of all swimmers waste a tremendous amount of energy in the water. Even with a few, simple corrections to head balance, catching the water and a better kick, swimming becomes so much easier. Swimming is a lot like golf in that it is virtually all technique. If you don't correct your golf swing, you will hit bad shots. If you don't work on your swim technique, improving your stroke is about as likely as George Clooney returning to ER!"