The Badger Senior Team is the pinnacle of competitive training within the Badger Swim Club. As one of the nation’s most respected performance programs, the Senior Team continues Badger’s six-decade legacy of developing champions.
Under the leadership of John Collins, one of America’s most accomplished coaches, the Senior Team has produced Olympians, National Champions, and collegiate standouts who have gone on to represent both the United States and international programs at the highest levels of competition.
Our goal is to help athletes reach their full potential both in and out of the pool by developing discipline, resilience, and self-awareness.
Swimmers are encouraged to take ownership of their swimming. Understanding the “why” behind their work, setting meaningful goals, and bringing focus and intent to every practice are at the core of our program. The team culture emphasizes hard work, accountability, and respect – values that define what it means to be a Badger.
The Senior Team offers a comprehensive, year-round training plan that blends technical precision with physiological and mental development.
Event-specific training groups — tailored practice structures for sprint, mid-distance, distance, and stroke specialists to ensure focused preparation
Power and resistance training — in-water resistance, power racks, cords, and specialized sets to build explosiveness and strength in the water
Comprehensive strength and conditioning program — dryland sessions emphasizing functional strength, mobility, core stability, and injury prevention
Mobility and recovery work — dedicated routines and monitoring to support long-term athlete health and performance sustainability
Advanced stroke technique and race strategy development — individualized technical refinement to maximize efficiency and performance in each event
The Senior Team is designed for swimmers ages 13 and older who have demonstrated the physical readiness, mental maturity, and commitment necessary to train at an elite level.
Members of the Senior Team are expected to:
Entry is by coach invitation or evaluation and is based on performance standards, training history, and dedication to long-term development.
Senior Team athletes compete at the highest levels of swimming, not only in the local tri state area, but around the world. Emphasis on national and international level competitions are a hallmark of the Badger program.
These meets provide opportunities to race against the best swimmers in the country and develop championship-level racing experience.
The Senior Team serves as the final step in the Badger progression — preparing athletes for success at the collegiate and national levels.
Badger alumni have gone on to compete for top NCAA Division I, II, and III programs, as well as represent their countries on the world stage.
John Collins – Co-Head Coach
Jack Collins – Co-Head Coach
Dominick Galimi – Senior Assistant Coach
Contact Coach John at Badgerjhcj@icloud.com or Coach Jack at Jack@badgerswimclub.com for inquiries or tryout information.
