5 Reasons for Houston Kids & Teens to Join a Swim Team

Swimming is an essential life-saving skill that’s also great for our physical and mental health. Joining a competitive swim team like the Texas Swim Academy Tritons in Houston can take your child’s performance in swimming and other areas of his life to the next level.

Last year the Texas Swim Academy Tritons (also known as the TSA Tritons) kicked off their first successful swim season. Our year-round swim program is ideal for new and experienced swimmers alike and is designed to prepare children for high school and competitive swimming in a supportive and educational environment.

Here are some of the other benefits that come with joining the TSA Tritons swim club in Katy:

 

1. Reduce Your Child’s Screen Time

Too many children today are glued to their smartphones and tablets. This is part of why only a mere 24 percent of American kids between the ages of six and 17 are getting in their 60 minutes of physical activity a day.

When your child joins the Houston area TSA Tritons swim team, he’ll be far too busy at the pool working on his swim skills, improving his fitness and hanging out with his friends in real life (and not on a messaging app!) to stare at a screen. After a solid hour or two of being at the pool, he’ll be far less inclined to pick up his phone and far more inclined to get some much-needed rest for tomorrow’s practice or competition.

 

2. Be an Active Member in a Community

Being part of the TSA Tritons in Katy means being part of a welcoming tight-knit community. Both children and their parents will meet new people and expand their social networks.

As a part of a swim team community, it’s not uncommon for kids and their parents to go out into the larger local community and engage in positive work and activities that will benefit the entire neighborhood. It’s a good lesson in teaching children the importance of respecting where they live as well as the importance of giving back.

 

3. Build Lasting Friendships

Being a part of a Houston area swim team gives children (and parents) the opportunity to meet new people and make new friends. As your child cheers on his teammates and is cheered on by them, those friendships will only continue to deepen and become more meaningful as your child grows.

 

4. Engage in Friendly Competition with Other Houston Swim Teams

Partaking in friendly competition is important for growing children. Children learn that it’s okay to lose and that they can bounce back from a perceived failure through dedication, hard work and by having the right mindset.

Competition also encourages children to make goals and create plans on how to achieve them. This is undoubtedly a positive life lesson every parent would love their children to learn.

 

5. Increase Your Child’s Self-Esteem and Confidence

High self-esteem and confidence in children and teens are linked to them making safer and better-informed decisions – something which is music to every parents’ ears!

Having a supportive group of people to lift your child when he feels low and to raise him higher when he succeeds is crucial, especially during his formative pre-teen and teen years. You’ll witness your child blossom into a confident young individual not only at the pool but at home, in school and in his other activities.

 

The Houston TSA Tritons Swim Team Season Starts Soon!

The TSA Tritons’ swim team clinics are right around the corner! Don’t miss out on the opportunity for your child to join our supportive community of experienced certified coaches and friendly swim teammates.

Spaces fill up quickly, so be sure to register today for the next swim clinic starting February 16 or 23 by calling (832) 437-6186.

 

SWIM SCHOOL IN KATY

Texas Swim Academy is a state-of-the-art swimming facility offering water safety, survival swim, and kids swimming lessons in Katy, Texas. Owners Kathleen and Bruce McMordie, alongside our certified staff, help parents introduce children to water at an early age through the Infant Survival Swim Program , teaching life-saving techniques and basic swimming skills.

Our Stroke Development Program offers six different levels to help students progress in their swimming skills at his or her own pace. Our Adaptive Aquatics Program was created specifically for children with special abilities. Find swimming class registration information here. By subscribing to Texas Swim Academy’s blog , you can stay current on valuable water safety resources such as survival swim, health and wellness, Texas Swim Academy news and more. Follow our Facebook , Twitter, and YouTube pages for even more news, updates, and tips!

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