PACE© Swim Training
Coaching ecosystem helping adult and Masters swimmers build consistent, sustainable practice
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PACE Swim Training is a coaching ecosystem for swimmers who want consistency over intensity and long-term progress over quick fixes. Built by John Fitzpatrick, owner and head coach of Chicago Blue Dolphins, it serves adult fitness swimmers, Masters swimmers, triathletes, open-water swimmers, and anyone rebuilding their relationship with the water.
Members get four structured weekly practices, three freestyle-focused and one three-stroke, each built around a clear technique theme and session objective. Weekly coaching focus, seasonal progression, and optional assessment sets help swimmers actually see their improvement instead of just hoping practice is working, while the free PACE Community layer keeps everyone connected between sessions.
Outcomes
- Build a consistent swim practice that actually sticks
- Improve technique through focused weekly coaching
- Track real progress with structured assessment sets
- Rebuild a positive relationship with swimming
- Train smarter with less injury and burnout
What's included?
PACE Community Access
Weekly focus themes and reflection from the coaching team, giving members ongoing structure even outside scheduled practices.
Structured Weekly Practices
Four weekly swim sessions, three freestyle-focused and one three-stroke, built around a clear technique theme and specific session objectives each week.
Seasonal Progression Plan
Practices build through defined seasons so swimmers move from foundational technique work toward more advanced conditioning over time.
Optional Assessment Sets
Periodic sets members can use to measure real progress against their own baseline rather than guessing at improvement.
Coaching Perspective & Challenges
Regular coaching commentary plus periodic community challenges to keep motivation and accountability high.
Who is this for?
- Adult fitness swimmers who want structure without a rigid gym-style program
- Masters swimmers training for meets or personal performance goals
- Triathletes and open-water swimmers building pool fitness for race season
- Swimmers returning to the water after a break and rebuilding confidence
About the creator
John Fitzpatrick
Founder of Chicago Blue Dolphins | Total Immersion Certified Swim Coach
John Fitzpatrick became a swim coach in 2001 while recovering from swimmer's shoulder, after Total Immersion founder Terry Laughlin's methodology relieved his pain and improved his stroke. He became a Total Immersion Certified Professional in 2002 an...