Swim Camp

Looking to get more out of your time in the pool? This technique-focused swim camp is designed to help you swim more efficiently, comfortably, and confidently—no matter your goal.

Efficiency is king in swimming. Effort and power mean very little if you’re not moving well through the water. This program emphasizes quality over quantity, focused skill work, and low-yardage sessions that deliver high return—so every lap actually counts.

This series includes five standalone sessions, allowing you to attend one, a few, or all five based on your schedule and needs. Each session breaks down key elements of freestyle with a strong emphasis on individualized technique feedback you can immediately apply to your own training—whether that’s with a Masters group, solo swims, or alongside triathlon coaching.

This is not a conditioning or fitness swim group. Instead, the focus is on identifying inefficiencies, refining mechanics, and giving you clear, actionable adjustments that lead to:

  • Better efficiency

  • Reduced fatigue

  • More effective training sessions

Who This Is For

  • Adult swimmers and triathletes looking to improve efficiency and performance

  • Athletes training for triathlons, swim-runs, open water swims, and endurance events

  • Swimmers focused on health, longevity, and confidence in the water

  • Youth athletes interested in improving swim technique for triathlon and multisport

When & Where

  • When: Sundays — March 1, March 8, April 12, April 26, and May 17 from 3:00–4:00 PM

  • Where: South Portland Community Center Pool, 21 Nelson Road, South Portland

Sample Topics Covered

  • Body position & rotation

  • Breathing mechanics

  • Hip-driven freestyle, catch & power

  • Stroke efficiency, kick integration & controlled power

  • Open water swim skills (Freestyle-focused)

Led by Sam LaRiviere

This series is led by Sam LaRiviere, a highly experienced coach and clinician with a passion for helping athletes move better and perform at their best.

Professionally, Sam’s vision is to be a trusted resource for his community for all things endurance, performance, swimming, and triathlon. He enjoys working with swimmers and triathletes of all ages and backgrounds.

Sam is:

  • A USA Swimming Coach and USAT Certified Triathlon Coach

  • A member of the USA Swimming High Performance Rehabilitation Network, providing coverage for national and international meets with the U.S. National Team

  • Former staff at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, working with paraswimming and paratriathlon teams

  • F.I.S.T. certified bike fitter with extensive experience in biomechanical analysis and injury prevention

  • Former collegiate swimmer, avid cyclist, and aspiring trail runner

His depth of experience ensures athletes receive professional-level insight delivered in a practical, approachable way.

If you’re ready to swim smarter—not harder, this series will give you the tools to optimize every stroke.


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