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DACA Team Structure at De Anza College 2008-2009

National Team	Coach Pete Raykovich & Chris Michelmore	Mon-Fri 3:30-6:00pm Sat TBA mornings TBA	De Anza College
This group constitutes the highest level within the DACA team structure. Athletes with the necessary skill, desire and dedication are provided with individualized training to successfully compete at the regional, national and international level. Coach mandated attendance is a requirement for this group.

Senior High School ages	Coach Annie Stein	Mon-Thur 3:45-5:45pm Fri TBA Sat TBA	De Anza College
The Senior Team is designed to prepare athletes for competition in Junior Olympics, Far Westerns, Sectional, CCS and other selected meets. Selection to this group is by invitation only and is based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, talent, work ethic, a desire to train and compete at this level, and a commitment to personal and Team excellence. Swimmers who meet the prerequisites and choose to enter this group will be presented with a challenging training program geared towards future success; some swimmers may be selected for advancement to the National Team. All high school Juniors and Seniors will be encouraged to continue swimming in college.

Advanced Age Group Competitive Swimming

Members of these groups are REQUIRED to compete in swim meets throughout the year. These will include the Zone 1 North Championships, Zone A+ meet and, if qualified, the Pacific Swimming Championships and Far Westerns.

Gold Girls Ages 10-14	Coach Tammy Hopkins & Jessica Suess	Mon-Thurs 4:30-6:15pm Fri TBA Sat TBA	De Anza College
Gold Boys Ages 10-14	Coach Annie Stein	Mon-Thurs 5:45-7:30pm Fri TBA Sat TBA	De Anza College
Skilled and experienced age group swimmers. Stroke technique and race rehearsal prepare this group for local, regional, and national competition. Members compete in meets throughout the year with the goal of achieving “Q” through National Time standards. Group’s emphasis is on setting and achievement of each athlete’s goals within the DACA team setting.

Blue Girls 1 Ages 11-14	Coach Nicki Rivera	Mon-Thurs 5:00-6:30pm Fri TBA Sat TBA	De Anza College
Blue Girls 2 Ages 11-14	Coach Jessica Suess	Mon-Thurs 6:15-7:45pm Fri TBA Sat TBA	De Anza College

Blue Boys 1 Ages 11-14	Coach Tom Grimm	Mon-Thurs 4:30-6:00pm Fri TBA Sat TBA	De Anza College
Blue Boys 2 Ages 11-14	Coach Tom Carriveau	Mon-Thurs 5:45-7:15pm Fri TBA Sat TBA	De Anza College
Skilled and experienced age group swimmers. Stroke technique and race rehearsal prepare athletes for local, regional, and national competition. Members compete in meets throughout the year with the goal of achieving “AA” through National time standards. Group emphasis is on setting and achievement of each athlete’s goals within the DACA team setting.

Junior Varsity High School ages	Coach Garrett Taylor	Mon-Thurs 6:15-7:15pm	De Anza College
Varsity 1 High School ages	Coach Tom Grimm	Mon-Thurs 3:45-4:45pm Fri TBA	De Anza College
Varsity 2 High School ages	Coach Tom Grimm	Mon-Wed-Fri 6:30-8:00pm	Monta Vista High School
*PLEASE NOTE THAT THE VARSITY 2 GROUP WILL BE PRACTICING AT MONTA VISTA HIGH SCHOOL*
High school swimmers age 14-18. Stroke technique and race rehearsal prepare this group for local and regional competition. Members compete in meets throughout the year with the goal of achieving “A” through ”Q” time standards.

White 1 Ages 10 & under	Coach Nicki Rivera	Mon-Thurs 3:45-5:00pm	De Anza College
White 2 Ages 10 & under	Coach Nicki Rivera	Mon-Thurs 6:30-7:45 pm	De Anza College
Advanced age group swimmers with over one year of competitive experience. Members compete in meets throughout the year with the goal of achieving “A” through “Q” time standards. Group emphasis continues to be stroke technique with the introduction of training fundamentals for improving meet performance.

Yellow 1 Ages 10 & under	Coach Aimee Gleaves	Mon-Thurs 4:30-5:30pm	De Anza College
Yellow 2 Ages 10 & under	Coach TBA	Mon-Thurs 6:15-7:15pm	De Anza College

Orange 1 Ages 11-14	Coach Tom Carriveau	Mon-Thurs 4:45-5:45pm	De Anza College
Orange 2 Ages 11-14	Coach Tori Eubanks	Mon-Thurs 6:45-7:45pm	De Anza College
Orange 3 Ages 11-14	Coach Garrett Taylor	Mon-Thurs 7:15-8:15pm	De Anza College
Orange 4 Ages 11-14	Coach Tom Carriveau	Mon-Thurs 3:45-4:45pm	De Anza College
Advanced age group swimmers with over one year of competitive experience. Members compete in meets throughout the year with the goal of achieving “A” time standards. Group emphasis continues to be stroke technique with the introduction of training fundamentals for improving meet performance.

Intermediate Age Group Competitive Swimming

Members of these groups are encouraged to compete in meets throughout the year which include the Zone 1 North Championships and additional meets held locally.

Green 1 Ages 10 & under	Coach Aimee Gleaves	Mon-Thurs 3:45-4:30pm	De Anza College
Green 2 Ages 10 & under	Coach Aimee Gleaves	Mon-Thurs 5:30-6:15pm	De Anza College
Green 3 Ages 10 & under	Coach TBA	Mon-Thurs 7:15-8:00pm	De Anza College

Red 1 Ages 11-14	Coach Jessica Suess	Mon-Thurs 3:45-4:30pm	De Anza College
Red 2 Ages 11-14	Coach Tori Eubanks	Mon-Thurs 6:00-6:45pm	De Anza College
Red 3 Ages 11-14	Coach Tom Carriveau	Mon-Thurs 7:15-8:00pm	De Anza College
Age group swimmers who have mastered the basics of the four competitive strokes and desire to begin competing at local meets. These groups are composed primarily of novice competitors grouped by age and ability. Emphasis is on developing the fundamentals of the four competitive strokes by means of drills and games. Swimmers are encouraged to attend at least two of the four practice sessions per week.