Machine

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Anonymous wrote:Our summer coach is a Machine coach too. Looked into it last year but the price was 3x more than some of the smaller clubs. Also the practices are 90 mins 3x a week and that was too much imo for a 10yo. We went with a more low key team that also practices at Fairland.

They also have a 2x a week option.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Our summer coach is a Machine coach too. Looked into it last year but the price was 3x more than some of the smaller clubs. Also the practices are 90 mins 3x a week and that was too much imo for a 10yo. We went with a more low key team that also practices at Fairland.

We are considering Machine and it is significantly less than the previous club, but the previous club was very overpriced.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Our summer coach is a Machine coach too. Looked into it last year but the price was 3x more than some of the smaller clubs. Also the practices are 90 mins 3x a week and that was too much imo for a 10yo. We went with a more low key team that also practices at Fairland.

We are considering Machine and it is significantly less than the previous club, but the previous club was very overpriced.

We decided to go for it! The groups at Fairland were starting to get full and we had a positive impression of the program after meeting the head coach and being evaluated (he helped us tailor a plan specific to our needs/level that will help my child learn better technique). I am new to this, but I have been impressed so far (i didnt get the inpression it was a high pressure environment- far from it- seemed very supportive and genuinely interested in the swimmer).

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Our summer coach is a Machine coach too. Looked into it last year but the price was 3x more than some of the smaller clubs. Also the practices are 90 mins 3x a week and that was too much imo for a 10yo. We went with a more low key team that also practices at Fairland.

We are considering Machine and it is significantly less than the previous club, but the previous club was very overpriced.

We decided to go for it! The groups at Fairland were starting to get full and we had a positive impression of the program after meeting the head coach and being evaluated (he helped us tailor a plan specific to our needs/level that will help my child learn better technique). I am new to this, but I have been impressed so far (i didnt get the inpression it was a high pressure environment- far from it- seemed very supportive and genuinely interested in the swimmer).

How old is your swimmer?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Our summer coach is a Machine coach too. Looked into it last year but the price was 3x more than some of the smaller clubs. Also the practices are 90 mins 3x a week and that was too much imo for a 10yo. We went with a more low key team that also practices at Fairland.

We are considering Machine and it is significantly less than the previous club, but the previous club was very overpriced.

We decided to go for it! The groups at Fairland were starting to get full and we had a positive impression of the program after meeting the head coach and being evaluated (he helped us tailor a plan specific to our needs/level that will help my child learn better technique). I am new to this, but I have been impressed so far (i didnt get the inpression it was a high pressure environment- far from it- seemed very supportive and genuinely interested in the swimmer).

How old is your swimmer?

My swimmer is 9 (I am nkt the OP- my swimmer is in the Gears program)

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Our summer coach is a Machine coach too. Looked into it last year but the price was 3x more than some of the smaller clubs. Also the practices are 90 mins 3x a week and that was too much imo for a 10yo. We went with a more low key team that also practices at Fairland.

We are considering Machine and it is significantly less than the previous club, but the previous club was very overpriced.

We decided to go for it! The groups at Fairland were starting to get full and we had a positive impression of the program after meeting the head coach and being evaluated (he helped us tailor a plan specific to our needs/level that will help my child learn better technique). I am new to this, but I have been impressed so far (i didnt get the inpression it was a high pressure environment- far from it- seemed very supportive and genuinely interested in the swimmer).

Congratulations! Is Machine hard to get into? There are other three clubs practicing at Fairland. They are much less expensive and probably less competitive. Don’t know if my swimmer is strong enough for Machine.

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Anonymous wrote:Our summer coach is a Machine coach too. Looked into it last year but the price was 3x more than some of the smaller clubs. Also the practices are 90 mins 3x a week and that was too much imo for a 10yo. We went with a more low key team that also practices at Fairland.

We are considering Machine and it is significantly less than the previous club, but the previous club was very overpriced.

We decided to go for it! The groups at Fairland were starting to get full and we had a positive impression of the program after meeting the head coach and being evaluated (he helped us tailor a plan specific to our needs/level that will help my child learn better technique). I am new to this, but I have been impressed so far (i didnt get the inpression it was a high pressure environment- far from it- seemed very supportive and genuinely interested in the swimmer).

Congratulations! Is Machine hard to get into? There are other three clubs practicing at Fairland. They are much less expensive and probably less competitive. Don’t know if my swimmer is strong enough for Machine.

I dont think so, but I am new to this - we got a late start for a variety of reasons.

I scheduled an evaluation and met with the head coach and he gave me advice on how to proceed (what he would would do ifit were his kid). He was supportive and wanted to ease my child into things and set up a strategy to help my child with texhnique and stroke while avoiding burnout. My child swam with another Mavhine coach this past summer and a few kids feom our team swim at Fairland with Machine. I can tell you, our summer team was pretty awesome and all of the parents are pretty laid back. Ine of the moms specifically chose Machine because it was a better fit for her family (versus RMSC).

Good luck!!!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Our summer coach is a Machine coach too. Looked into it last year but the price was 3x more than some of the smaller clubs. Also the practices are 90 mins 3x a week and that was too much imo for a 10yo. We went with a more low key team that also practices at Fairland.

We are considering Machine and it is significantly less than the previous club, but the previous club was very overpriced.

We decided to go for it! The groups at Fairland were starting to get full and we had a positive impression of the program after meeting the head coach and being evaluated (he helped us tailor a plan specific to our needs/level that will help my child learn better technique). I am new to this, but I have been impressed so far (i didnt get the inpression it was a high pressure environment- far from it- seemed very supportive and genuinely interested in the swimmer).

Congratulations! Is Machine hard to get into? There are other three clubs practicing at Fairland. They are much less expensive and probably less competitive. Don’t know if my swimmer is strong enough for Machine.

I dont think so, but I am new to this - we got a late start for a variety of reasons.

I scheduled an evaluation and met with the head coach and he gave me advice on how to proceed (what he would would do ifit were his kid). He was supportive and wanted to ease my child into things and set up a strategy to help my child with texhnique and stroke while avoiding burnout. My child swam with another Mavhine coach this past summer and a few kids feom our team swim at Fairland with Machine. I can tell you, our summer team was pretty awesome and all of the parents are pretty laid back. Ine of the moms specifically chose Machine because it was a better fit for her family (versus RMSC).

Good luck!!!

We are also considering Machine for an older swimmer. The Fairland site director is very responsive. You can find his contact information on the website.

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Anonymous wrote:Our summer coach is a Machine coach too. Looked into it last year but the price was 3x more than some of the smaller clubs. Also the practices are 90 mins 3x a week and that was too much imo for a 10yo. We went with a more low key team that also practices at Fairland.

We are considering Machine and it is significantly less than the previous club, but the previous club was very overpriced.

We decided to go for it! The groups at Fairland were starting to get full and we had a positive impression of the program after meeting the head coach and being evaluated (he helped us tailor a plan specific to our needs/level that will help my child learn better technique). I am new to this, but I have been impressed so far (i didnt get the inpression it was a high pressure environment- far from it- seemed very supportive and genuinely interested in the swimmer).

Congratulations! Is Machine hard to get into? There are other three clubs practicing at Fairland. They are much less expensive and probably less competitive. Don’t know if my swimmer is strong enough for Machine.

I dont think so, but I am new to this - we got a late start for a variety of reasons.

I scheduled an evaluation and met with the head coach and he gave me advice on how to proceed (what he would would do ifit were his kid). He was supportive and wanted to ease my child into things and set up a strategy to help my child with texhnique and stroke while avoiding burnout. My child swam with another Mavhine coach this past summer and a few kids feom our team swim at Fairland with Machine. I can tell you, our summer team was pretty awesome and all of the parents are pretty laid back. Ine of the moms specifically chose Machine because it was a better fit for her family (versus RMSC).

Good luck!!!

Thank you! Did he tell you they wanted your kid right after the evaluation?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Our summer coach is a Machine coach too. Looked into it last year but the price was 3x more than some of the smaller clubs. Also the practices are 90 mins 3x a week and that was too much imo for a 10yo. We went with a more low key team that also practices at Fairland.

We are considering Machine and it is significantly less than the previous club, but the previous club was very overpriced.

We decided to go for it! The groups at Fairland were starting to get full and we had a positive impression of the program after meeting the head coach and being evaluated (he helped us tailor a plan specific to our needs/level that will help my child learn better technique). I am new to this, but I have been impressed so far (i didnt get the inpression it was a high pressure environment- far from it- seemed very supportive and genuinely interested in the swimmer).

Congratulations! Is Machine hard to get into? There are other three clubs practicing at Fairland. They are much less expensive and probably less competitive. Don’t know if my swimmer is strong enough for Machine.

I dont think so, but I am new to this - we got a late start for a variety of reasons.

I scheduled an evaluation and met with the head coach and he gave me advice on how to proceed (what he would would do ifit were his kid). He was supportive and wanted to ease my child into things and set up a strategy to help my child with texhnique and stroke while avoiding burnout. My child swam with another Mavhine coach this past summer and a few kids feom our team swim at Fairland with Machine. I can tell you, our summer team was pretty awesome and all of the parents are pretty laid back. Ine of the moms specifically chose Machine because it was a better fit for her family (versus RMSC).

Good luck!!!

Thank you! Did he tell you they wanted your kid right after the evaluation?

We discussed what would be best and what openings were available and what path he would recommend. We opted in for 2 days a week (at Fairland) for the gears program and 1 day a week of stroke mechanics (at UMD) to help my child learn the techniques needed. I registered my child the night of the evaluation. Practices do not start until mid-September - but my child really liked the coach and is looking forward to learning the basics (this summer was the first time my child did swim team and it was a lot of fun).

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Anonymous wrote:Our summer coach is a Machine coach too. Looked into it last year but the price was 3x more than some of the smaller clubs. Also the practices are 90 mins 3x a week and that was too much imo for a 10yo. We went with a more low key team that also practices at Fairland.

We are considering Machine and it is significantly less than the previous club, but the previous club was very overpriced.

We decided to go for it! The groups at Fairland were starting to get full and we had a positive impression of the program after meeting the head coach and being evaluated (he helped us tailor a plan specific to our needs/level that will help my child learn better technique). I am new to this, but I have been impressed so far (i didnt get the inpression it was a high pressure environment- far from it- seemed very supportive and genuinely interested in the swimmer).

Congratulations! Is Machine hard to get into? There are other three clubs practicing at Fairland. They are much less expensive and probably less competitive. Don’t know if my swimmer is strong enough for Machine.

I dont think so, but I am new to this - we got a late start for a variety of reasons.

I scheduled an evaluation and met with the head coach and he gave me advice on how to proceed (what he would would do ifit were his kid). He was supportive and wanted to ease my child into things and set up a strategy to help my child with texhnique and stroke while avoiding burnout. My child swam with another Mavhine coach this past summer and a few kids feom our team swim at Fairland with Machine. I can tell you, our summer team was pretty awesome and all of the parents are pretty laid back. Ine of the moms specifically chose Machine because it was a better fit for her family (versus RMSC).

Good luck!!!

Thank you! Did he tell you they wanted your kid right after the evaluation?

Not PP, but I’m confused by this question. Of course they want her kid. They want more kids because they get paid that way. It’s just a matter of what group the kid belongs in.

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Anonymous wrote:Our summer coach is a Machine coach too. Looked into it last year but the price was 3x more than some of the smaller clubs. Also the practices are 90 mins 3x a week and that was too much imo for a 10yo. We went with a more low key team that also practices at Fairland.

We are considering Machine and it is significantly less than the previous club, but the previous club was very overpriced.

We decided to go for it! The groups at Fairland were starting to get full and we had a positive impression of the program after meeting the head coach and being evaluated (he helped us tailor a plan specific to our needs/level that will help my child learn better technique). I am new to this, but I have been impressed so far (i didnt get the inpression it was a high pressure environment- far from it- seemed very supportive and genuinely interested in the swimmer).

Congratulations! Is Machine hard to get into? There are other three clubs practicing at Fairland. They are much less expensive and probably less competitive. Don’t know if my swimmer is strong enough for Machine.

I dont think so, but I am new to this - we got a late start for a variety of reasons.

I scheduled an evaluation and met with the head coach and he gave me advice on how to proceed (what he would would do ifit were his kid). He was supportive and wanted to ease my child into things and set up a strategy to help my child with texhnique and stroke while avoiding burnout. My child swam with another Mavhine coach this past summer and a few kids feom our team swim at Fairland with Machine. I can tell you, our summer team was pretty awesome and all of the parents are pretty laid back. Ine of the moms specifically chose Machine because it was a better fit for her family (versus RMSC).

Good luck!!!

Thank you! Did he tell you they wanted your kid right after the evaluation?

We discussed what would be best and what openings were available and what path he would recommend. We opted in for 2 days a week (at Fairland) for the gears program and 1 day a week of stroke mechanics (at UMD) to help my child learn the techniques needed. I registered my child the night of the evaluation. Practices do not start until mid-September - but my child really liked the coach and is looking forward to learning the basics (this summer was the first time my child did swim team and it was a lot of fun).

Thanks! This is very helpful!

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Anonymous wrote:Our summer coach is a Machine coach too. Looked into it last year but the price was 3x more than some of the smaller clubs. Also the practices are 90 mins 3x a week and that was too much imo for a 10yo. We went with a more low key team that also practices at Fairland.

We are considering Machine and it is significantly less than the previous club, but the previous club was very overpriced.

We decided to go for it! The groups at Fairland were starting to get full and we had a positive impression of the program after meeting the head coach and being evaluated (he helped us tailor a plan specific to our needs/level that will help my child learn better technique). I am new to this, but I have been impressed so far (i didnt get the inpression it was a high pressure environment- far from it- seemed very supportive and genuinely interested in the swimmer).

Congratulations! Is Machine hard to get into? There are other three clubs practicing at Fairland. They are much less expensive and probably less competitive. Don’t know if my swimmer is strong enough for Machine.

I dont think so, but I am new to this - we got a late start for a variety of reasons.

I scheduled an evaluation and met with the head coach and he gave me advice on how to proceed (what he would would do ifit were his kid). He was supportive and wanted to ease my child into things and set up a strategy to help my child with texhnique and stroke while avoiding burnout. My child swam with another Mavhine coach this past summer and a few kids feom our team swim at Fairland with Machine. I can tell you, our summer team was pretty awesome and all of the parents are pretty laid back. Ine of the moms specifically chose Machine because it was a better fit for her family (versus RMSC).

Good luck!!!

Thank you! Did he tell you they wanted your kid right after the evaluation?

Not PP, but I’m confused by this question. Of course they want her kid. They want more kids because they get paid that way. It’s just a matter of what group the kid belongs in.

Some teams don’t have that many openings for all the kids they evaluate

[Anonymous]

This has been super helpful. My DD (8) made it on the DC Wave age group one but has also been recommended for machine. Machine is a lot more expensive but it’s not out of reach. Wondering if it’s worth doing Dc wave for a bit and then machine or going straight for machine! I just hear incredible things about the coaching at machine.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This has been super helpful. My DD (8) made it on the DC Wave age group one but has also been recommended for machine. Machine is a lot more expensive but it’s not out of reach. Wondering if it’s worth doing Dc wave for a bit and then machine or going straight for machine! I just hear incredible things about the coaching at machine.

I’m the PP with a summer machine coach who dies a different club at Fairland. The Machine coach also “ wanted” my kid. Another PP is right, they want your money, they’re running a business. It’s like private schools. They’re businesses. I’m not trying to be a jerk but then “ wanting” your kid doesn’t mean much.