Advanced coaching · Swim team + racing · NYC
Competitive Swim Training NYC
Competitive swim training NYC, freestyle training NYC, backstroke training NYC, breaststroke training NYC, butterfly training NYC.
Advanced instruction for swim team and racing
Our competitive swim training program prepares swimmers for swim team tryouts, swim meets, and competitive racing.
We focus on perfecting technique, building speed and endurance, and developing race strategies.
Whether you're preparing for your first swim meet or aiming to improve your times, we provide elite-level coaching.
Who This Program Is For
Age Group Swimmers
Structured coaching for developing swimmers who want stronger technique, faster times, and better race habits. Perfect for swimmers building a foundation in all four strokes and moving toward higher-level competition.
Swim Team Preparation
Getting ready for swim team tryouts or your first season? We teach proper competitive technique, starts, turns, and build the conditioning needed to succeed on a team.
Time Improvement
Already on a swim team but want to drop time? We analyze your stroke technique, identify inefficiencies, and make corrections that translate to faster races.
Triathlon & Open Water
Training for triathlons or open water races? We focus on efficient freestyle technique, sighting, bilateral breathing, and the skills needed for open water navigation.
Stroke Specialization
Want to specialize in butterfly, breaststroke, backstroke, or IM? We provide focused training on the details that separate good swimmers from great ones.
High School Swimmers
Sharpen technique, starts/turns, and pacing for high school seasons. Ideal for swimmers targeting varsity standards, championship meets, or summer league improvement.
Areas We Serve
Competitive swim training is available across NYC and nearby areas depending on pool access (team pools, private pools, or approved facilities). If you're unsure what's possible where you train, send the general area and we'll guide you.
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Queens
Bronx
Jersey City
Long Island
Westchester
Select training facilities (by approval)
What You'll Learn
Advanced stroke technique across all four strokes
Racing starts from blocks + reaction work
Competitive flip turns + open turns
Underwater dolphin kicks + streamlining
Pace management + race strategy
Interval training + conditioning sets
Mental preparation for competition
Video analysis + technique feedback
What People Are Saying
"DK helped me drop 3 seconds off my 100 free in just 6 weeks. His technical knowledge is incredible — I made varsity as a sophomore thanks to his coaching!"
Joey G. · Competitive Swimmer ★★★★★
"I've been swimming competitively for years, but I kept hitting a plateau with my times. DK broke down my stroke in a way no coach ever had before. We fixed my catch, improved my underwater kicks, and worked on pacing strategies. I dropped time in both my 50 and 200 free within a month."
Jessica K. · Competitive Swimmer ★★★★★
"I came in as a triathlete with no real swim background, and DK completely transformed my freestyle. He taught me efficient breathing, sighting, and how to stay relaxed in open water. I shaved minutes off my last race."
Evan A. · Triathlete ★★★★★