November 17-18 Peak Performance Fall Weekend Swim Clinic San Diego, California
A Holistic Approach To Competitive Swimming
In order for a swimmer to realize their full swimming potential they must be mentally, technically and physically fit. Contrary to popular belief, physical fitness by itself is not enough. A swimmer must also possess a high degree of mental and technical fitness.
Our two-day clinics are open to competitive swimmers ages 8-18, with a focus on the physical, technical, and mental sides of swimming. From a physical standpoint, our training sets and dry-land training sessions are designed to challenge swimmers to the fullest. From a technical standpoint, swimmers will learn the technical secrets of elite level swimmers. From a mental standpoint, our signature Swim Positive philosophy will enlighten swimmers on the benefits of positive thinking.
Camp Director
Nick Baker
Former Olympic Coach Nick Baker founded Peak Performance Swim Camp in 1996. His vision was to create a holistic approach that would maximize an individual's potential and meet the needs of competitive swimmers of all ages and abilities. Over the past 14 years thousands of swimmers have participated in a Peak Performance Swim Camp
Read Full BioNick Baker has been involved in competitive swimming since 1961. He swam competitively for 11 years (and qualified for the Olympic Trials in the 200M Breaststroke), coached club swimming for 21 years, and has exclusively run swim camps for the past 17 years.
He started his coaching career in Canada in 1972, and moved to the United States in 1993 to run a competitive swim camp at the International Swimming Hall of Fame in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
In the year prior to moving to the United States, one of Nick' swimmers, Lisa Flood, qualified for the 1992 Canadian Olympic Team. Nick attended the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games as Lisa's personal coach. Lisa also won the NCAA Division 1 Championships in the 200-meter Breaststroke, medalled at the Pan American Games, and competed in her second Olympics in 1996.
In 1995, Nick published a motivational book for competitive swimmers entitled 101 Winning Ways. The material for the book came from observing the "winning ways" of successful swimmers.
In 1996, Nick founded Peak Performance Swim Camp. Since the camp's inception, Nick has traveled throughout the U.S. and abroad, conducting his one-of-a-kind swim camps. Past international locations include: Antigua, Aruba, Bermuda, Brazil, Canada, England, Hong Kong, Jamaica, Singapore, Spain, Turkey and Venezuela. Past U.S. locations include: Alabama, Alaska, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin. Currently, Peak Performance Swim Camp offers more than two dozen swim camps annually. Year-round private camps are also available.
In 2007, Nick formed a dynamic relationship with Nike-US Sports Camps, Inc. (USSC). USSC is the official and exclusive operator of Nike Sports Camps, and the largest provider of sports camps in the United States.
Over the last 38 years, Nick has coached swimmers of all ages and abilities - including Olympic Finalists, Olympic Trial Qualifiers, NCAA Champions, Senior National Champions, Junior National Champions, State Champions, National and Junior National Qualifiers, Zone Champions, and Junior Olympic Champions.
Other highlights in Nick's coaching career include co-creating "The Missing Link Fitness Test" in conjunction with the National Training Center in Clermont, Florida. The test is an all-encompassing, strength and flexibility evaluation for competitive swimmers of all ages. Nick has also presented at numerous, international coaching clinics and consulted for various swim teams worldwide. He currently consults at the Greenwich Y in Greenwich, Connecticut.
WEEKEND CLINIC
- The two-day clinic is open to competitive swimmers ages 8-18, with a focus on the physical, technical, and mental sides of swimming.
- From a physical standpoint, our training sets and dry-land training sessions are designed to challenge swimmers to the fullest.
- From a technical standpoint, swimmers will learn the technical secrets of elite level swimmers.
- From a mental standpoint, our signature Swim Positive philosophy will enlighten swimmers on the benefits of positive thinking.
- Our clinics and camps produce amazing results, but don’t just take our word for it - read our camp reviews!
OFFICIAL CHECK-IN: Check-in will take place from 8:15 AM to 8:45 AM on November 17
Daily Schedule includes 2 two-hour pool sessions, dry-land training, Mental Edge classroom sessions, and yoga. For a complete schedule, please refer to the Camp Registration Packet emailed to registered campers.
CAMP FINALE: The camp concludes at 4:00 PM on November 18. A special Gold Star Awards Ceremony will be held at approximately 3:45 PM. Parents are encouraged to attend.
CAMP EXTRAS
101 WINNING WAYS: Written by former Olympic Coach Nick Baker, this book identifies 101 winning attitudes common to all great swimmers - including Michael Phelps. A must read for swimmers of all ages! Price: $15.00
Read camper reviews"Thank you again for a wonderful camp. All your work planning and organizing the camp, and keeping everything running smoothly during the camp is greatly appreciated. The kids are doing awesome. First competition after camp and we are seeing great drops. Kate dropped .5 secs on her 50's in breast and free, 5 secs in the 200 IM and 3 in the 200 breast. Ty dropped .5 secs in the 50 fly and free, 8 secs in her 200 IM and 7 secs in her 100 back. The last two times are new TAGS times for her, TX State qualifying times are extremely fast. We are in Midland, TX at a meet and I can't wait to see them swim three more events today."
Peak Performance Camper
"Before I came to see you I hadn't come close to my best time in over a year. Although my best time was a 1:06.88, the closest I came was 1:14.52. My coach couldn't figure out what to do. I spent two hours with you and I went 1:05.71 at States!"