Swim Team

Youth & MasterS Swim

Youth Swim Team

The Sharks Swim Team is a fun-filled, competitive swim team open to boys and girls who have achieved at least a beginner level of swimming. The program is designed to bring out the best in each swimmer. Participants will be taught how to become proficient in all competitive swim strokes and will be given the tools to take their swimming to the next level, as well as learn the culture of the sport. Our Swim Team program promotes physical health, friendship building, positive self-esteem, dedication, commitment, and teamwork and is designed to develop each child physically, mentally, and emotionally in safe and caring environment.

The Sharks are open to boys and girls who have achieved at least a beginner level of swimming. Participants must be able to swim at least 25 yards on their stomach or back and must be 18 years of age or under. The Sharks participate in dual Swim Meets during the season and in two different leagues, one in the Winter season and one in the Summer.

Don’t want to miss an update? Please reach out to shannonmorken@siegeljcc.org to be added to our swim team distribution list and get the most up to date information as it becomes available for our 2025 season.

For any questions about the JCC's Youth Swim Team, please contact Shannon Morken, Aquatics Coordinator at shannonmorken@siegeljcc.org or call (302) 478-5660.

Feel free to sign up for a free evaluation with Coach Shannon on any of these dates through Microsoft Booking here!

Weekend sharks PRE-TEAM

This program is a bridge between Group or Private Swim Lessons and Age Group Swim Team. These sessions will focus on building a strong base in a low-stress environment so that swimmers can eventually join the Swim Team with confidence! Angel Sharks (Skills Foundations) is for swimmers that can swim one half-length of the pool unassisted, and Future Sharks (Team Prep) is for swimmers that can swim a full length of the pool unassisted.

Cost: $75 for members, $90 for non-members (There are no refunds, makeups, or rescheduled lessons available for individual lessons missed)

Weekly on Sundays, 2:15-3 PM

Angel Sharks (Skills Foundations): Check back for upcoming dates.
Future Sharks (Team Prep): Check back for upcoming dates.

SPRING CONDITIONING

All returning swimmers will get ready for their summer swim season by reviewing starts, turns, and the four competitive strokes in a supportive and fun group practice environment. We also welcome newer swimmers who want to build up their skills before the summer season.

Practices are Monday and/or Thursday evenings.

Don’t want to miss an update? Please reach out to shannonmorken@siegeljcc.org to be added to our swim team distribution list and get the most up to date information as it becomes available for our 2026 season.

Summer SWIM TEAM

We are part of the North Brandywine Swim League which has meets Tuesdays and Thursdays in the summer. We offer multiple practice options across the day to be flexible for all of our families.

Our Head Coaches this Summer are Coach Kyle and Coach Alex, learn more about them in the Meet our Coaches section below.

Season Dates: Memorial Day, May 25th - Champs, July 18.

Practice Schedule:

Mornings and Evenings
Early Season: Evenings only (while school is still in session)

WINTER SWIM TEAM

Our winter swim team is a low-stress, supportive, and safe environment to develop better athletes and better people. We have a range of practices options that run from October - March and 1 to 3 nights per week. We ask all interested swimmers to pre-register in advance as we finalize group availability and schedules.

Returning JCC swimmers can email coach Shannon about what their appropriate group assignment is. New swimmers w ill need to be evaluated before they are placed.

Pre-registration opens end of summer.

Age Group Swim Team

This is our most popular program and our “traditional swim team experience.”

Dates: November 3 – Late February
Ages: 4 to 18 (as of 10/1/2025)
Ability Level: Able to swim one length of the pool unassisted
Cost: $375 for the season ($475 for non-members)

Schedule:

2 days a week
Mondays/Wednesdays or Tuesdays/Thursdays
5 - 6 PM, 6 - 7 PM, or 7 - 8/8:30 PM based on practice group

Pre-Register for All Programs Here . . .

Winter Warm-Up

This is a chance for swimmers to start practicing a month early.

Dates: Monday, October 6 – Thursday, October 30
Ages: 4 to 18 (as of 10/1/2025)
Ability Level: Able to swim one length of the pool unassisted
Cost: $85 for the session ($110 for non-members)
Schedule:
- 1 day a week
- Mondays or Thursdays
- 5 - 6 PM, 6 - 7 PM, or 7 - 8/8:30 PM based on practice group

Pre-Register for All Programs Here . . .

Angel Sharks (Pre-Team)

This is similar to our Age Group program, but with a smaller time commitment and the ability to join or make changes halfway through the winter season.

Dates:
- Session 1: November 3 – December 30
- Session 2: January 6 – Late February
Ages: 4 to 10 (as of 10/1/2025)
Cost: $125 for each session ($150 for non-members)
Ability Level: Able to swim one-half length of the pool unassisted
Schedule:
- 1 day a week
- Likely Tuesdays (subject to change)
- 5 - 6 PM

Pre-Register for All Programs Here . . .

 USA Add-On

Our USA Add-On keeps the fun of our regular team and adds a taste of a larger commitment to swimming. This program will give swimmers already in our Age Group program an extra night of practice and the opportunity to attend 2 USA meets.

Dates: November 6 – Late February or March
Age: 9 to 18 (as of 10/1/2025)
Cost: $125 (in addition to Age Group fees and USA fees)
Ability Level: In our Blue, Purple, or Gold group
Schedule:

1 day a week (in addition to your Age Group practices)
Thursdays (subject to change)
7 - 8/8:30 PM

Pre-Register for All Programs Here . . .

Meet our coaches

SUMMER HEAD COACH ALEX

For those not familiar with me, my name is Alex Maillie. I have been with the JCC for five summers now, the first three as an assistant coach, last summer as a head coach. I am currently a first-year law student at Beasley School of Law at Temple University.

For those who I have met in past summers, I am excited to come back. This summer, I will still be splitting my responsibilities but will be available much less because of my studies. I will be present at evening practices and meets but will not be on deck in the mornings and will take a small step back in administrative responsibility. Despite having to cut back, I am still thrilled to be spending what time I do have at the J. This team means a great deal to me and I am grateful to have the opportunity to ensure it continues to grow.

SUMMER HEAD COACH KYLE

Hello everyone, it's Coach Kyle (Morken). I have been at the JCC since 2017 and swimming since I was a wee lad. I swam at Crestview, BRY, Mount Pleasant High School and Albright College, setting records at Crestview and Albright. I was an assistant coach for four years and the year-round head coach for another four years. I am working on my Master's in Education to be a High-School Biology Teacher from Wilmington University. I plan on starting teaching next Spring.

I am super excited to get back on the front lines of coaching. So, I am stepping up from a support position last year to work with Alex as Co-Head Coaches. I will be at every morning practice and all meets. I will be at some of the evening practices and doing a lot of the administrative tasks. I am so happy to be working with the kids again! I also think that our coaching staff this year is going to really knock your socks off with their dedication and expertise.

COACH SHANNON

Coaching experience: 7 years of coaching, swim instruction, lifeguard training, and aquatics administration at the J. Head Coach at Crestview in 2017.

Competitive swimming experience: Many years swimming competitively at BRY and Crestview.

Certifications: USA Swimming certified Meet Director, Operational Risk Director, Admin Official, and Coach. Red Cross certified Lifeguard/CPR Instructor, Water Safety Instructor.

Fun Fact/hobbies: In high school and college, I was trumpet section leader for marching band. In the past few years, I’ve enjoy bringing my hobbies (like D&D and video games) to unique J programming. Currently, I’m training for a powerlifting competition in March.

Education: Graduated from the University of Maryland with a BS in Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics.

"I believe a strong foundation is the key to success in all things, including swimming. I especially love building up new swimmers and helping them learn everything from the ground up."

COACH ANDREW

COACH EMILY

Competitive Swim Experience: Coaching for 3 years. Swam at Crestview 8 summers, 2 years at BRY, and GVHS 2 years.

Fun Fact/hobbies: I love spending time with my friends and family, photography, and swimming (of course)

Stroke specialty: Breaststroke

Future Plans: I am planning on studying forensic science.

COACH EMMA

Competitive swim experience: I swam competitively for 10 years, I sawm for the JCC since I was 5 years old.

Stroke specialty: I specialize in Backstroke, butterfly and IM.

Certifications: I am lifeguard, CPR and WSI certified.

Future Plans: I am currently at Delaware Tech studying to be a physical therapist assistant!

COACH JONATHAN

Competitive swim experience: 2 years coaching, 2 years competitive (Mountain View)

Certifications: USA, WSI, CPR

Stroke Specialty: Absolutely love Breaststroke and IM

Fun Fact: I love collecting fútbol jerseys from around the world, listening to scores and learning new creative software.

"It's all about the process. Set goals, make a tangible plan, and pursue it. It's also important to nurture team growth through active peer engagement."