Youth Team

SLAP Youth & Junior Information

Coaching is an art and a science. It’s about seeing potential in someone and being able to teach and push them just the right amount. It’s about knowing an athlete’s weaknesses and strengths and developing that athlete to their potential. We aim to provide an organized culture that is positive and high performing. The key elements of our successful youth team are: positive energy, support, motivation, life-lessons, creativity, and FUN.

There are so many benefits for children to be involved with the sport of swimming and triathlon…have fun, make friends, healthy exercise, no single-sport-specialization, build confidence, and so much more! We like to make it a family affair too…many of our parents are involved in triathlon or swimming, as well as volunteering with the Youth Team.

We offer multiple levels of coaching services based on age, ability and competitive vs. non-competitive. There is a place in SLAP for everyone! Browse through the “Youth” section our website for more details or just reach out to get more information. We will respond to your email (use the contact form below) and set up a phone call to answer all your questions.

Training Calendar

Training sessions will be regularly scheduled and reoccurring. This will allow families to get in a rhythm and provide the athletes with a constant environment for improvement. Many of the SLAP coaches work with the youth group to provide multiple coaching styles.

Certified Coaches

SLAP coaches are USA Triathlon Certified Coaches with years of experience working with athletes. We maintain CPR/First Aid and Red Cross Lifeguard certifications. Our professionalism and knowledge sets us apart from the rest!

Camps & Triathlon Races

We will offer multiple opportunities during the year for the youth athletes to train together at camps. Intro camps, development camps and High Performance training dates. The SLAP Coaches will also support our athletes at many of the local races during the season.

Multiple Locations

The SLAP Youth & Junior team is located throughout Central Florida! We host training sessions and camps throughout the area. Please click on the team training calendar to find the next training sessions or camps in your area.

Youth 1-on-1 Lessons

We offer private lessons for swimming, cycling, running, & transition skills. If your child is graduating to new equipment (ex: cycling shoes), diving into swimming for the first time, ro struggling to run...a couple private sessions to work on skills and technique can be scheduled!

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 (contact [email protected]).

We’re deeply grateful for the incredible support and inspiring stories from our SLAP community. Your achievements and growth fuel our passion for delivering exceptional coaching across Central Florida.

Tara C
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Having Sara McLarty as my coach was the absolute BEST decision I've made as a triathlete. I couldn't have been better prepared for my first 70.3 race. My training is customized for me based on what I need to achieve my goals. I am amazed at how much my swim, bike, and run has improved since I started with SLAP. Thank you Sara!
Juan G
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This team is spectacular, so proffesional. Thanks Sara for all your support.
Scott W
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I was looking for a group that would help me take my fitness to the next level when it came to swimming. I immediately found that the coaches were extremely professional and very knowledgeable and the members were very inviting and friendly. The opportunities to swim and participate are very flexible and the workouts are always fun. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a beginner or getting ready to go to the world championships… The SLAPPERS is a great team.
A N
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Excellent coaching staff with years of experience both professionally and in amateur racing! If you’re looking for a challenge to push your triathlon or swimming skills, or just to keep in shape for fun - SLAP is the best team around. I’ve made some of my closest friends from joining the team 😊 …
Tina B
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I absolutely love SLAP! The expertise the coaches bring to the table is second to none. It doesn’t matter if your goal is to learn how to swim or complete an Ironman, the coaches will help you achieve your goals. The camaraderie of the team is also really great. We train hard, support each other and have fun doing it. I highly recommended SLAP to anyone looking for quality coaching.
Hector A
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Excellent coaching, no matter your level of experience!
Julie P
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Julie, you rock!
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