High Performance Squad

SLAP High Performance Squad

The SLAP HPS (High Performance Squad) Team is designed for athletes between the ages of 12-19 years old who are competitive in the sport of triathlon and wish to pursue the draft-legal pathway towards national championships, NCAA, international competitions, World Championships, and ultimately, the Olympics.

We are the only active USA Triathlon youth and junior team in the state of Florida that trains and races the Youth & Junior Cup series across the country and helps high school girls pursue NCAA scholarships in the sport of triathlon. Our team has been steadily growing the past 5 years, taking a larger team to the National Championships each year…most recently finishing 12th in the overall team rankings in 2025!

Our HPS Team is built for athletes who refuse to settle for average. Based in Central Florida, we unite driven swimmers, cyclists, and runners under one mission: to compete at the highest level and unlock true athletic potential.

With world-class coaching, data-driven training, and a relentless team culture, we prepare athletes for podium finishes at national and international events. Every session is purposeful, every detail is measured, and every athlete is supported with elite resources—from swim video analysis to advanced cycling power training, precision run mechanics, sports nutrition, and recovery science.

This is more than training. This is a performance lifestyle—where dedication is matched by results, and every athlete is pushed to their personal best while being part of a supportive, high-energy squad.

If you or your child are interested in pursuing triathlon competitively, please reach out to us for an interview!

High Performance Squad

The SLAP High Performance Squad is for athletes 12+ who have shown excellence in racing and want to make a “full-time” commitment to the sport. The HPS team is by application only. Send us an email at info@slaptriteam.com or use the contact form below.

pre-HPS Program

From Sept. to Dec. we host an intro program for athletes & families to experience the HPS training program and learn about the racing style commitments. Competitive athletes 11+ years old are invited and those that succeed are welcomed to the HPS team the following January.

Team Outline

Our program requirements, obligations, and expectations are described in the annual SLAP HPS Team Outline. It is updated annually based on observations and improvements from the previous season. Click the above icon for the 2026 SLAP HPS Team Outline PDF.

USAT Program Guide

Click the icon link above for the 2025 USA Triathlon Youth & Junior Series Program Guide. This outlines the draft-legal qualifying event schedule and how athletes will qualify for the National Championships. It also describes the rules of draft-legal racing and rankings.

Clermont Based

Our home base is in Clermont, FL, conveniently in the middle of the state. We have team members from all over the state from Jacksonville to Miami to Tampa to Orlando. The athletes primarily train with their local swim/run teams but come together on the weekends for group sessions.

Questions?

Navigating the world of competitive youth & junior triathlon can be confusing! But we are here to make it a smooth process and make sure that your athlete and family are on the right path. Don't hesitate to reach out through the contact form below...we'll be happy to set up a video chat ASAP.