2025 Parrotfish Swim Clinic – Sign Up Today!

About the Swim Clinic

Discover your true swimming potential at our exclusive swim clinic led by renowned coaches George Kennedy and Dan Dakus. These technique-focused clinics emphasize mastering key skills to level up your child’s abilities. Sessions focus on many aspects including body positioning, starts, turns, strokes, and competitive strategies. Participants will benefit from personalized attention and expert feedback, accelerating their improvement and confidence in the water.

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Meet Your Coaches
Coach George Kennedy, a seven-time NCAA Division III Coach of the Year and recipient of the CSCAA Lifetime Achievement Award, contributes decades of collegiate coaching excellence.  Known for his holistic coaching style and extensive achievements at Johns Hopkins University, Coach George inspires swimmers of all levels to reach new heights. Coach George is a Baltimore native who continues to coach NCAA Division I at Loyola!

Coach Dan Dakus brings Olympic-level coaching expertise, having personally coached six Olympic swimmers—four of whom won multiple medals, including one world record-holding Olympic champion in the 200-meter butterfly. Coach Dan has received the SUNY conference “Coach of the Year” award while Head Coach at SUNY Cortland before serving as a national coach for the U.S. Virgin Islands. He was a keynote speaker at the National Swim School Association annual conference and also served as the Assistant Men’s Coach at the University of Tennessee. Today he continues his legacy through the ParrotFish Swim School.

Where is it?
All Sessions are held at: Loyola University Maryland Fitness and Aquatic Center.

Address: 4900 N Charles St, Baltimore MD 21210

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Clinic Schedule

The clinic is hosted across multiple focused sessions:

Positioning Clinic (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED):

• We change the positioning of your body so it can move as efficiently as possible through the water.
• This is the single most important session of the entire clinic. You use body positioning throughout every aspect of swimming.
• More details below, dates are as follows: May 3rd & May 4th

April 27 (Sunday) | 1:00 – 3:00 PM | Test Day | Sign up now! Spaces are limited!

• If you are unsure that your child can meet the following criteria, you must register your athlete for a 15-minute time slot April 27th to demonstrate their swimming ability.
• Swimmers must swim 25 yards continuously and perform one of the four strokes (no doggy paddle).
• Those unable to pass will be referred to swim lessons.
• Text Coach Dan (703-999-0196) with your preferred 15-minute time slot! 
• If April 27th cannot work for you, text Coach Dan for alternative options.
• If you enter your child into a clinic session without a test and they do not belong you will forfeit your clinic fees as we have limited spots. If your swimmer can do a 25 easily then no test is required.

May 3 (Saturday) | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Body Positioning and All Starts

• 9:00 – 9:45 AM
• 9:45 – 10:30 AM
• 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

May 4 (Sunday) | 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Body Positioning and All Starts

• 1:00 – 1:45 PM
• 1:45 – 2:30 PM
• 2:30 – 4:00 PM

May 31 (Saturday) | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Freestyle & Backstroke Techniques with Turns

• Freestyle with Turn | 9:00 – 9:45 AM
• Backstroke with Turn | 9:45 – 10:30 AM
• Freestyle and Backstroke with Turns | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

June 1 (Sunday) | 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Freestyle & Backstroke Techniques with Turns

• Freestyle with Turn | 1:00 – 1:45 PM
• Backstroke with Turn | 1:45 – 2:30 PM
• Freestyle and Backstroke with Turns | 2:30 – 4:00 PM

June 7 (Saturday) | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Butterfly & Breaststroke Techniques with Turns

• Butterfly with Turn | 9:00 – 9:45 AM
• Breaststroke with Turn | 9:45 – 10:30 AM
• Butterfly and Breaststroke with Turns | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

June 8 (Sunday) | 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Butterfly & Breaststroke Techniques with Turns

• Butterfly with Turns | 1:00 – 1:45 PM
• Breaststroke with Turn | 1:45 – 2:30 PM
• Butterfly and Breaststroke with Turns | 2:30 – 4:00 PM

All sessions held at Loyola University Maryland Fitness and Aquatic Center.

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Pricing

• 45-minute session: $40
• 1.5-hour session: $80
• Payment is due in full 10 days before the clinic.
• Private lessons are available with Coach Dan by appointment only for $120 per hour. For private lessons please text Dan (703-999-0196) to schedule an appointment.

Payment accepted via ApplePay or Zelle (Bank of America) directly to Coach Dan Dakus.

How to Register
Register by texting DAN DAKUS at (703) 999-0196

Include:

• Parent & Athlete name
• Contact Information (email + phone number)
• Athlete Age + Gender
• Test date 15-minute time-slot (1-3 PM, April 27th)
• Selected Clinic Date(s) and time(s)
• Additional Comments or Questions (optional)

Spots are limited! Early enrollment is highly recommended.

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Who Should Attend?
This swim clinic is for swimmers who:

•   Want to train with elite-level coaches in a focused environment.
•   Aim to compete stronger, smarter, and more confidently than ever. 
•   Are actively preparing for meets, time trials, tryouts, or are simply looking to improve.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Who can attend? Any swimmer able to complete at least one stroke without stopping (no doggy paddle).
• What’s included? Expert coaching, specialized training sessions focusing on technique, and immediate skill enhancement.
• Cancellation Policy: No refunds upon cancellation. Payment terms will be texted to you once you text Coach Dan your date(s) and time(s).

Contact & Further Questions
Have additional questions or need personal guidance? We’re here to help:

• George Kennedy: g[email protected] | (410) 807-2968
• Dan Dakus: [email protected] | (703) 999-0196

Reserve your spot now – spaces are filling fast!

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