Elite Training Camp – In Partnership With FINIS
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Event Description
Utah Swim Camps
Elite Training Camp – In Partnership With FINIS
Get ready for a next-level training experience designed to push motivated swimmers to their highest potential! Led by the University of Utah coaching staff, this elite camp blends advanced stroke refinement with challenging, high-intensity pool work to sharpen speed, efficiency, and race execution.
Each day features progressive technical instruction across all four strokes, plus focused work on starts, turns, and race strategy—supported by in-depth video analysis to accelerate learning. Swimmers will take these skills straight into full training sessions, building real performance gains that translate to championship-season racing.
But this camp is more than yardage. We develop the whole athlete through daily dryland workouts, mobility and flexibility training, and targeted classroom sessions on sports psychology, nutrition, and leadership—giving swimmers tools to excel both in and out of the pool.
Campers will also train with the latest, most innovative gear from FINIS, the world leader in swim technology and official sponsor of Utah Swimming. On the final day, athletes can purchase FINIS equipment at a special discounted rate.
This camp is designed for motivated male and female swimmers ages 12–18 who, preferably, have achieved at least USA Swimming “A” time standards. Athletes should be prepared for high-volume training: 3,000+ yards per session and 5,000 yards per day. For USA Swimming time standards, please see the link HERE.
| June 29th - July 1st, 2026 |
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Ages: 12 - 18 open to any and all Time: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Cost: $510 |
Location: Ute Natatorium
What's Included: Each camper will receive
- Utah Elite Swim Camp FINIS T-Shirt
- Utah Elite Camp FINIS latex or silicone swim cap
- Water Bottle
Discounts:
Multiple Family Members: First a full price, each additional is 10% off
Team Discount: 10% off for six or more athletes from the same team + Coach may attend for free
University of Utah Faculty/Staff Discount: 20% off
Military Discount: 10% off
*You may qualify for discount based on financial hardship
*Please contact jsmith@huntsman.utah.edu to apply discount. You might be asked to show proof of eligibility.
Daily Schedule:
- 8:30 AM Check-In Starts
- 9:00 AM Stroke Discussion
- 9:40 AM Dryland Training and Flexibility Exercises
- 10:00 AM Morning Swim Session: Stroke Technique
- 12:15 PM Lunch and Rest (camper brings own lunch)
- 2:00 PM Sport Performance Talk (dietitian, sport psychology, leadership, etc.)
- 2:30 PM Dryland Training and Flexibility Exercises
- 3:00 PM Afternoon Swim Session: Training Workout
- 5:00 PM Camp ends
Utah Coaching Staff:
Led by Head Coach Jonas Persson
Jonas Persson was named head coach of the Utah men's and women's swimming and diving program in May 2022, after serving as the associate head coach for three years. Under his leadership, the team has broken multiple program records, achieved top finishes at the NCAA and Pac-12 Championships, and developed swimmers who earned All-American status, including Jaek Horner and Andrei Ungur. Persson has also emphasized academic excellence, with multiple athletes earning Scholar All-American honors, and has a history of success as a coach at both the University of Utah and at Toledo, where he guided swimmers to record-breaking performances and conference accolades. A former Olympic swimmer for Sweden, Persson brings a wealth of international experience and academic achievement to the program, holding advanced degrees in business and sports studies.
- 2008 Olympian
- European Champion
- 13-time All-American
- 10+ years at University of Utah
Assisted by:
Associate Head Coach Jos Smith
- Camp Director
- NCAA champion with University of Georgia
- All-American
- 15 years of college coaching experience
- 14-time All-American
- Olympic Trials Finalist
- 4 year letter winner at University of Utah
- Olympic Trials Qualifier
- Brings international experience from Scotland
- 6 years Head Coach at top-10 NCAA division II team
Utah Swim & Dive Camps are are open to any and all entrants (limited only by number, age, grade level and/or gender)