Varsity Boys Swimming

Program Overview

Swimming at Wilbraham & Monson Academy is a highly competitive sport that supports the needs of competitive swimmers of varied backgrounds, from experienced club swimmers to first year competitive swimmers. WMA has a robust middle school swimming program that regularly produces some of the Academy's top performers. Over the past three years, the Titans have averaged about 30 participants in swimming at the varsity level. WMA is able to cater to the needs of each individual by rotating groups of swimmers through practice based on a combination of age and ability. The result is a highly specified program, where both new swimmers and highly experienced swimmers can and do improve.

Every member of the varsity team practices for a minimum of an hour-and-a-half a day, while our most experienced members can take advantage of morning lap swims and longer afternoon workouts. Over the last four years we have repeatedly produced swimmers who competed at the highest level of New England Swimming. Joseph Salamone finished eighth in the 50 free in the New England Championship meet in 2008. Nathan Lee, now swimming for Bryant, finished in the top 16 in the 50 and the 100 free in 2009, while finishing fourth in the 50 in his senior year, 2010.  Currently, sophomore Kevin Lambert looks to be in contention for a top-16 finish in the 500 freestyle.

Program Philosophy

Swimming is an activity that promotes life-long health and wellness. Special focus is given to long-term results through a strong foundation of proper technique and beneficial training habits. At the core of our philosophy is a belief in the potential of every athlete. Our program strives to build a supportive and empowering community to allows each athlete to attain the maximum benefit from the sport.