YMCA SEAHORSE SWIM TEAM

YSST PURPOSE STATEMENT

YMCA Seahorse Swim Team (YSST), a program of the YMCA of Catawba Valley, is an organization providing a comprehensive year round swimming program for children of all ages and levels of ability. With professional coaching, the goal of the team is to maximize individual potential and to promote swimming in the community at all levels.

YSST VISION STATEMENT

YMCA Seahorse Swim Team (YSST) strives to be the finest competitive aquatics program in western North Carolina. Our commitment to excellence begins with a professional coaching staff fully supported by an active parent organization. We are nationally recognized as providing quality programs from “learn-to-swim” to elite levels of competition. These programs are designed to maximize each individual’s potential.  Our swimmers set an example of integrity and leadership while representing the community in highest form.

YSST MISSION STATEMENT

YMCA Seahorse Swim Team (YSST) seeks to actualize its vision by maintaining a structured, multi-level program that fosters participation at all ages and ability levels.  The coaching staff is provided opportunities and experiences that further each coach’s professional development in the areas of technical knowledge, leadership, and administration. Parent involvement opportunities are broad ranging. An active parent organization supports both the developmental growth and fiscal responsibilities of the program.

YSST promotes physical and mental fitness in a safe and fun environment. Our swimmers develop a positive self-image through discipline, commitment and perseverance. The professional coaching staff teaches technical swimming proficiency, proper body conditioning, goal setting, motivation and sportsmanship. The athletes’ active participation in competitive events instills the ability to deal with success and failure, self discipline and the adherence to rules, respect for others, team spirit, and other invaluable life lessons. This is all accomplished in a family oriented setting that creates an atmosphere of fun, social interaction and fellowship.