About Us

Program Philosophy

USS suggested guidelines were used to develop our program with regards to practice length, intensity, and frequency. When you enroll your child into our program, you can feel confident that he/she is involved in a program that will meet their individual needs, which will allow them to be the best swimmer that their talent and desire can make them. We will again train with the latest in stroke mechanics, presented at the Olympic training center during the National Age Group Coaches Conference. It is because of our commitment to use the latest, and best information available on swimming theory that the Boyertown Area YMCA has become so successful so quickly. We hope you will consider becoming a part of our success!

United States Swimming (USS)

Any YMCA member age nine or older, desring to participate in USS meets may do so. This is optional and continues eleven months of the year. We encourage those who are more serious about swimming to participate, as USS meets are ability divided and offer a wider range of events. A coach is always present at USS meets!

Workouts

Our practice groups are arranged using the recommended guidelines established by United States Swimming (USS), our Country's foremost authority in this sport. Age, ability, and previous experience are all considered before placing each athlete in a practice group. We want each child to feel competent, and yet challenged, to gain new skills, to develop self-confidence, and to improve their level of physical fitness at their own pace.

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Head Coach - Linda Jones

Linda has been coaching for many years, and lists the following among her many accomplishments:

• University of Delaware - BS Elementary Education
• American Swim Coaches Association (ASCA) Level 4 USA-S/YMCA certified coach
• Navy Seals Head Coach - 1992 to present
  • Many Pend Del League boys and girls divisional Championship teams
  • YMCA Boys team top 3 Awards 2000 through 2008, 12 team awards, 1 East District Championship team, 1 PA State Championship team
  • YMCA Girls team top 3 awards 2001 through 2009, 17 team awards
  • 55 Individual and 23 relay YMCA State Champions
• YMCA National Championships
  • 2003 Long course - 8th place Women's Team, 1 double champion, Jr. National and U.S Open qualifier, 8th place combined Men & Women
  • 2004 Long Course - 5th place Women's Team, 8th Place combined Men & Women, 1 National Champion, YMCA National LC record, Olympic Trials qualifier
  • 2005 Short Course - 3rd place Women's, 9th place combined Men and Women, 1 Individual Champion, Sr. National qualifier
  • 2005 Long Course - 1st place Women's, 3rd place combined Men and Women, 2 Individual Champions, Olympic Trials & Jr. National qualifying time, 1 YMCA National Long Course record, 3 Relay Champions, Jr. & Sr. National qualifying times
  • 2006 Short Course - 5th place Women's Team
  • 2006 Long Course - 1st place Women's Team, 3rd Place combined Men & Women, 1 Individual Champion, Jr. National qualifier, 3 Relay Champions, 2 National YMCA Long Course records, USS Top 16 1st Place - 200 Medley Relay. USS Top 16 2nd place - 400 Medley Relay
• BCSA - Head Coach 1994-2007
  • County Champions - 1997, 1998, 2000 through 2007
  • Atlantic Division Champions - 9 years
  • Many Berks County individual and relay Champions
• USS - Head Coach 1992 to present
  • 3 Olympic Trial, World Championship qualifiers
  • Silver Medalist at 2005 U. S. Open Championships, 200 Fly
  • Numerous Jr. Olympic Champions
  • Jr. National, Sr. National, and U.S. Open qualifiers
• High School - Head Coach, Boyertown Area Senior High - 1996 to present
  • 4 District 3 AA Champions
  • 1 PIAA AA State Champion
  • 19 District 1 AAA Champions
  • 3 Individual, 1 Relay PIAA AAA State Champions
  • 4 PAC 10 Girls team titles
  • 1 PAC 10 Boys team titles
  • 2 District 1 team runner-up awards
  • 3rd Place PIAA AAA Girls team finish
  • 5 time Coach of the Year - Pottstown Mercury
  • 1 time Coach of the Year - Reading Eagle
  • Coached Reading Eagle's Swimmer of the Year three times.
  • Coached Central Penn League's Swimmer of the Year three times
  • Helped form PAC 10 Swimming League 2002-2003
  • Boys Team record 110/59, 1 PAC 10 Champion, 1 District runner-up
  • Girls Team record 120/50, 2002-2003 PAC 10 Champions, 2003-2004 PAC 10 and District 1 Champions, 2004-2005 PAC 10 Champions and District 1 Champions, 2005-2006 PAC 10 Champions, 2nd District 1, 3rd PIAA
  • Our team was selected by USA-S for the Mentor Coaching Program as a top 50 USA-S developmental program in the United States
  • Inducted into Berks County Aquatic Hall of Fame May 2010