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About DSS
Organization: We are a self-supporting,
non-profit organization dedicated to the youth of the
entire Las Vegas Metropolitan area.
Founded in 2000, Desert Storm Swimming, (DSS) is a local year-round competitive swim
team
from the novice swimmer to the most elite and skilled
swimmer ranging in
age from 5 -18. Workouts are held at
the Las Vegas Municipal Pool,
(50 meter by 25 yard Olympic size indoor pool)
centrally located on the corner of Bonanza and Las Vegas
Blvd. Desert Storm Swimming is affiliated with USA Swimming, inc. and proud
members of the Desert Section, a division of Southern
California Swimming, competing in
local, State and regional swim
meets in the surrounding Las Vegas and Southern
California area. All DSS swimmers are USA
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Vision Statement:
To empower
young people to be champions in and out of the water for
a lifetime.
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The Program:
Desert Storm Swimming is characterized philosophically
by the principles of self-image psychology. This
discipline is concerned with guiding and directing
individuals toward maximum development of their talents
and abilities. Similarly, the Desert Storm coaching staff
endeavors to teach, train, and motivate young people to
achieve their ultimate potential in swimming in the
belief that this experience will prove valuable to them
as they grow and develop.
The
DSS program strives to instill in young swimmers an
understanding of and appreciation for such concepts as
high self-esteem, personal accountability,
self-discipline, goal setting, and goal achievement as
these ideas relate to their success in training and in
competition. It is our belief that the process of
achieving is as significant as realizing the achievement
itself.
At
each level of the DSS program, swimmers are instructed
to strive for excellence. Excellence in this sense
represents the achievement of that level at which you
know that you have done your utmost to become the best
you are capable of becoming. This philosophy is
consistent throughout the program, and every Desert
Storm Swimmer, is encouraged to “Be the Best You Can
Be”.

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Goals:
DSS goals is to develop high levels of skilled swimmers
and help obtain scholarships for those interested in the
pursuit of higher education. Our graduating
seniors from 2004-2007 are currently enrolled in the
University of Washington, Colorado State, Notre Dame,
University of Idaho, New Mexico State, West Virginia and the University of Nebraska on scholarships.
Desert Storm Swim program will not only
prepare them for swimming but also for their adult
lives.

Mission Statement:
To
provide life-long learning experiences for our
community's student-athlete through the joy of swimming.
These learning experiences include good sportsmanship,
teamwork, leadership, friendship, physical exercise,
respect, and goal achievement
Team Motto: "
Be the Best Yon Can Be".
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