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Clinic · Huntington Beach, CA

Golden West
Swim Clinic

May 30, 2026
Golden West Swim Club · Huntington Beach, CA
$100 per athlete
All competitive levels welcome
About This Clinic

A focused underwater technique clinic led by Tom Shields — retired Team USA swimmer and butterfly specialist. Athletes get in-water coaching, personalized feedback, and drills informed by 18 years of international competition. The session closes with a mental performance workshop covering the mindset tools Tom used competing at the Olympic level.

What to Bring

Suit, cap, and goggles. Bring fins if you have them. Water bottle recommended. No club affiliation required — open to all competitive swimmers.

Date & Registration
30
May 2026 · Saturday
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Golden West Swim Club · Huntington Beach, CA
$100
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Session Schedule
7:30 AM
In-Water Technique
Underwater mechanics, stroke drills, and personalized feedback with Tom in the water alongside athletes.
8:30 AM
Mental Performance Workshop
Workshop on focus, pressure, and the mental habits Tom developed over 18 years competing at the Olympic level.
9:00 AM
Wrap & Q&A
Open floor for questions — technique, training, racing, or the Olympic path.
Venue
Golden West Swim Club
Huntington Beach, CA
Golden West Swim Club is one of Southern California's established competitive programs. The clinic takes place at their pool in Huntington Beach. Parents are welcome to watch from the deck.
Tom Shields
Your Coach
Tom
Shields
2× Olympic Gold Medalist · 11× NCAA Champion · 18 American Records

Tom Shields is one of the most decorated butterfliers in American swimming history. A two-time Olympian and Olympic Gold Medalist, Tom brings the technique, mindset, and competitive experience of the world's highest stage to every athlete he coaches. His approach combines elite technical precision with the mental performance frameworks that took him from club swimmer to the Olympic podium.