ADULT SWIMMING • NAPERVILLE & BEYOND
Swim Coaching in Naperville for Adults of Every Experience Level
We offer four opportunities for adult swimmers: coached masters swimming in Naperville, adult swim lessons, Swimvember, and our annual Swimcation in Naples, Florida.
Swimming Is a Skill Worth Developing
Adult swimmers often approach the pool with the expectation that more effort should lead directly to faster times.
Sometimes it does. But swimming doesn’t always reward effort in the same way as running or cycling.
A swimmer can become fitter without becoming more efficient. Technique changes may take time to become natural, and real improvements in breathing, balance, or coordination don’t always show up immediately on the pace clock.
We encourage swimmers to look at development more broadly.
Better swimming can mean maintaining your stroke over longer distances, feeling more comfortable in the water, learning to regulate effort, or developing the confidence to participate in a group workout.
Our approach combines technical development, purposeful practice, and consistency, with attention to the needs and experience of the individual swimmer.
Naperville Waves Masters Swimming
Coached Swimming for Adults in Chicago’s Western Suburbs
Elizabeth coaches Naperville Waves, a U.S. Masters Swimming club serving adult swimmers in the Naperville area.
Masters swimming is organized, coached swimming for adults. It isn’t limited to former competitive swimmers or athletes pursuing race results.
Lap swimmers, triathletes, experienced competitors, and adults looking for a more structured swimming routine can all benefit from training in a coached group environment.
Practices are organized by swimming speed, allowing athletes with different backgrounds and abilities to train alongside one another while completing workouts appropriate to their level.
Masters swimming provides opportunities to develop fitness, improve technique, learn pacing, and become more consistent in the water.
For current practice schedules, locations, membership information, and registration, visit the Naperville Waves website.
Adult Swim Lessons
Individual Attention for Your Swimming Goals
Swimming as an adult can present challenges that aren’t always addressed through general fitness training or group workouts.
Some swimmers are learning basic skills and developing comfort in the water. Others can already swim continuously but want to improve breathing, body position, coordination, or efficiency.
Our adult swim lessons provide focused attention to the areas that matter most for your development.
Rather than trying to change everything about your stroke at once, we work to identify the skills and adjustments most likely to help you move through the water more effectively.
Lessons may be appropriate if you’re:
- Learning to swim as an adult.
- Preparing for your first triathlon.
- Struggling with breathing or body position.
- Looking to improve efficiency and stroke coordination.
- Working toward faster, more sustainable swimming.
- Returning to swimming after time away.
Lessons are for adults only.
Location: To be determined. Please contact us for current details.
Email: msmtricoach@gmail.com
Swimvember
Five Weeks of Purposeful Swimming Every November
Swimvember is our annual five-week swimming program, designed to help swimmers establish consistency and bring greater purpose to their time in the water.
For many endurance athletes, November offers an opportunity to shift attention toward swimming, develop better habits, and invest in skills that can support future training.
Swimvember provides a defined period to make swimming a priority.
The program welcomes swimmers who want to build consistency, improve their relationship with the sport, and finish the year with a stronger foundation.
You do not need to be a Multisport Mastery coaching athlete to participate.
Registration information is shared each fall through the Swimvember Instagram account.
Swimcation: Naples, Florida
A Few Days Dedicated to Swimming
Every November, Swimcation brings adult swimmers together in Naples, Florida, for several days of focused swimming, coaching, and community.
The program combines coached pool sessions, open-water swimming in the Gulf, technique development, and opportunities to spend time with other swimmers who enjoy the sport.
Swimcation offers something that’s often difficult to create during a normal training week: the opportunity to focus on swimming without the usual competing demands of a busy schedule.
It’s also a chance to learn from other swimmers, experience different swimming environments, and enjoy the social side of the sport.
Interested in Swimcation 2027? Join the email list and we will let you know as soon as dates, availability and registration details are announced.
Which Swimming Opportunity Is Right for You?
Our swimming programs serve different needs.
Naperville Waves Masters
May be a good fit if you want regular coached group swimming, structured workouts, and a community of adult swimmers.
Adult Swim Lessons
May be appropriate if you want focused attention on your technique, breathing, comfort, or other specific swimming challenges.
Swimvember
Provides a defined five-week opportunity to prioritize swimming and develop consistency during November.
Swimcation
Brings swimmers together for several days of coached swimming, open-water practice, and community in Naples, Florida.
You don’t need to be a triathlete to participate in our swimming programs.
Whether your goal is better race performance, greater comfort in the water, or simply making swimming a regular part of your life, there’s value in finding an opportunity that matches your needs.
Swim Coaching FAQs
Do I need to be a fast swimmer to join masters swimming?
No. Naperville Waves organizes coached practices by swimming speed so adults with different backgrounds and abilities can train in the same program. Visit the club website for current membership requirements and practice details.
Do I need to be a triathlete?
No. Our swimming opportunities are intended for adult swimmers with a range of interests, including lap swimming, open-water swimming, fitness, and triathlon.
Can I take lessons if I learned to swim as an adult?
Yes. Adult swim lessons are intended for swimmers with different experience levels, including those developing foundational skills and those looking to improve existing technique.
What is the difference between masters swimming and swim lessons?
Masters swimming involves organized group workouts with coaching. Adult swim lessons provide focused attention to an individual’s swimming skills and goals.
What is Swimvember?
Swimvember is a five-week swimming program held each November. It is designed to help swimmers build consistency and swim with greater purpose. You don’t need to be a Multisport Mastery athlete to participate.
How do I register for Swimvember?
Registration information is announced each fall through @swimvember on Instagram.
What is Swimcation?
Swimcation is a November swimming experience in Naples, Florida, combining coached pool sessions, open-water swimming, technique work, and time with other adult swimmers.
How can I find out about Swimcation dates and availability?
Join the Swimcation 2027 email list and we will let you know as soon as details are announced. You can also email msmtricoach@gmail.com with questions.
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Find Your Place in the Water
Swimming can remain part of your life for decades, whether you’re pursuing competitive goals, improving your fitness, or simply enjoying time in the water.
Our programs offer different ways to develop your skills, establish consistency, and connect with other swimmers.
If you’re interested in lessons, masters swimming, Swimvember, or Swimcation, we’d welcome the opportunity to help you find the right starting point.
