Anonymous
Post 07/12/2018 18:08     Subject: NCAP, Fish, Potomac Marlins, Makos, etc...
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:NP here. Looking at Marlins and Makos. Do you feel like these teams work with the kids on technique? I am more interested in my kids developing the proper form for each stroke than swimming a lot of laps multiple times a week. Kids will be 7 and 9.


I was not impressed at all with the Marlins for this age group. Maybe it's better for the top swimmers or at other locations (we were at Audrey Moore, can't speak to the others), but for everyone else, there's not much coaching at all on technique, communication was lacking, practices were cancelled all the time because the older kids were off at a meet somewhere (no practice even for the kids not swimming), coaches didn't show up to meets so parents were left to figure out when kids were swimming... I could go on. In the end, we left because my child's coach was cranky and not good with kids, so we went to another team which has also been mentioned above.


Exact same experience in Cub Run with Marlins. Not so much the canceled practices, but not much coaching or technique going on. We moved to York and are much happier.
Anonymous
Post 07/12/2018 16:02     Subject: NCAP, Fish, Potomac Marlins, Makos, etc...
Anonymous wrote:NP here. Looking at Marlins and Makos. Do you feel like these teams work with the kids on technique? I am more interested in my kids developing the proper form for each stroke than swimming a lot of laps multiple times a week. Kids will be 7 and 9.


I was not impressed at all with the Marlins for this age group. Maybe it's better for the top swimmers or at other locations (we were at Audrey Moore, can't speak to the others), but for everyone else, there's not much coaching at all on technique, communication was lacking, practices were cancelled all the time because the older kids were off at a meet somewhere (no practice even for the kids not swimming), coaches didn't show up to meets so parents were left to figure out when kids were swimming... I could go on. In the end, we left because my child's coach was cranky and not good with kids, so we went to another team which has also been mentioned above.
Anonymous
Post 07/12/2018 15:08     Subject: NCAP, Fish, Potomac Marlins, Makos, etc...
Anonymous wrote:NP- ballpark cost for NCAP? 3x a week for a 10 year old?


Seems like it varies by location, but anywhere from $2400 to $2900 for 9 months.
Anonymous
Post 07/12/2018 15:04     Subject: NCAP, Fish, Potomac Marlins, Makos, etc...
NP- ballpark cost for NCAP? 3x a week for a 10 year old?
Anonymous
Post 07/12/2018 13:51     Subject: Re:NCAP, Fish, Potomac Marlins, Makos, etc...
Our kids swim at NCAP Tysons. They really like the coaches and have improved considerably this last year (swimming 3x per week). NCAP Tysons does have an "AG4" group for 9-12 year olds that swims 2x per week (Tues and Thurs). The fee is based on 2x per week (9 months).

In this area, we area fortunate to have many winter/year round swim options to choose from. I have to agree with those who recommend choosing a program that is convenient and fits your schedule/children's schedule.
Anonymous
Post 07/12/2018 10:54     Subject: NCAP, Fish, Potomac Marlins, Makos, etc...
Anonymous wrote:NP here. Looking at Marlins and Makos. Do you feel like these teams work with the kids on technique? I am more interested in my kids developing the proper form for each stroke than swimming a lot of laps multiple times a week. Kids will be 7 and 9.


I can't speak to Marlins, but yes, to Makos.
Anonymous
Post 07/12/2018 10:49     Subject: NCAP, Fish, Potomac Marlins, Makos, etc...
NP here. Looking at Marlins and Makos. Do you feel like these teams work with the kids on technique? I am more interested in my kids developing the proper form for each stroke than swimming a lot of laps multiple times a week. Kids will be 7 and 9.
Anonymous
Post 07/11/2018 16:58     Subject: NCAP, Fish, Potomac Marlins, Makos, etc...
Evening schedule, 2 days a week, and cost were why we went with Makos when my son was 9.
Anonymous
Post 07/11/2018 09:26     Subject: NCAP, Fish, Potomac Marlins, Makos, etc...
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Yes but you still have to pay the full $4000!


That is totally true. There are no discounts for only going twice a week. And NCAP at least is not cheap.


Not true. lots of clubs have 2 day /week options.

my son is 9 and does a 2 day /week program through machine.

As others have mentioned above, lots of clubs offer a 2 day a week option at this age. As kids get older the # of practices goes up.
Anonymous
Post 07/11/2018 09:16     Subject: NCAP, Fish, Potomac Marlins, Makos, etc...
Anonymous wrote:Yes but you still have to pay the full $4000!


That is totally true. There are no discounts for only going twice a week. And NCAP at least is not cheap.
Anonymous
Post 07/10/2018 22:14     Subject: NCAP, Fish, Potomac Marlins, Makos, etc...
“given her. Fap ” = given her crap.
Anonymous
Post 07/10/2018 22:13     Subject: NCAP, Fish, Potomac Marlins, Makos, etc...
“ think NCAP in Burke, Marlins and Fish at Audrey Moore, Makos at George Mason, and Marlins at the JCC and Audrey Moore all have two day options for 9 year olds.

All in FFX”

I posted earlier about NCAP 3x/wk. dd started this swim year at 9 (turned 10 in the fall) at NCAP Burke. I guess she could have gone just twice but coaches would have given her. Fap for missing so much. She did go just twice last year when she was 9 (started the year at 8 though).

Think Machine is another option for 2 day a week though I am told.
Anonymous
Post 07/10/2018 21:11     Subject: Re:NCAP, Fish, Potomac Marlins, Makos, etc...
Sounds like you’re in Fairfax, but AAC and Clarke in Arlington both have 2x/wk options for that age.
Anonymous
Post 07/10/2018 17:09     Subject: NCAP, Fish, Potomac Marlins, Makos, etc...
Anonymous wrote:I think NCAP in Burke, Marlins and Fish at Audrey Moore, Makos at George Mason, and Marlins at the JCC and Audrey Moore all have two day options for 9 year olds.

All in FFX


Fairfax Foxes too
Anonymous
Post 07/10/2018 16:24     Subject: NCAP, Fish, Potomac Marlins, Makos, etc...
I think NCAP in Burke, Marlins and Fish at Audrey Moore, Makos at George Mason, and Marlins at the JCC and Audrey Moore all have two day options for 9 year olds.

All in FFX