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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What USA swim teams have some flexible options for evening practice? We are searching for practice 2 to 4 times a week, ideally between 5 and 8 PM, and bonus if they allow practice make-ups or flexibility. We also would like communication and attention from the coaches, even if you’re not a top swimmer or are still developing technique. No playing favorites- we’re all paying the same amount of money and volunteering to the team- everybody deserves attention and communication equally, not just the favorites.

NCAP and [b]Machine require eventually getting to five days a week or early morning practices[/b]. Makos gives a lot more attention the fast top swimmers and certain parents, and communication is not great from some coaches. [/quote]

The bolded is not true for Machine, at least not for the Maryland sites.  They have 2-4/week options for older swimmers that are almost all in the afternoons.  Again, this is Fairland and UMD only.  We've also found they have a very positive team culture and good communication.  UMD has a lot of practice disruptions during certain parts of the year, since many big meets take place there.  So far, the trade off has been worth it for us.

Location is going to be a huge deciding factor here, maybe more than anything else.  Maybe I missed it where you included that information, but it matters.[/quote]

Machine Chesterbrook has afternoon/early evening options. Practice schedules differ by site. As with the case with all clubs in the real, practice options are limited by pool time.[/quote]

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