PVS Swimposium Weekend with Fitter & Faster
September 6–7, 2025 | University of Maryland
Potomac Valley Swimming and Fitter & Faster are proud to partner for an exciting weekend bringing together learning, technique, inspiration, and more for swimmers, coaches, and parents across the PVS community!
This special Swimposium Weekend features a combination of in-water swim camp sessions and engaging classroom experiences — all built to educate and empower every participant.
Scroll down to find quick summaries and registration links for each track — with dedicated sessions for swimmers (ages 9–12 and 13 & up), parents, and coaches. Each group follows its own separate, tailored learning path.
Competitive Swimmers Ages 9 to 12
Saturday, September 6
✔️ In-water swim camp led by FFT clinicians
✔️ Anti-Bullying & Team Culture with Liz Hahn
✔️ Jr. Triple-Impact Competitor with the Positive Coaching Alliance
✔️ Keynote Lunch with Matt Barany on College Swimming and learning more about the “Why” behind what your swimmer does in practice
Competitive Swimmers Ages 13 & Over
Saturday, September 6 – Swimposium
✔️ Performing Under Pressure with Dr. Zac Hojnacki
✔️ Leadership in Sport with PVS Athlete Reps
✔️ Keynote Lunch with Matt Barany
✔️ College Swimming Landscape with Samantha Barany, Executive Director of the College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association
✔️ SafeSport Training with Liz Hahn
Parents
Saturday, September 6
✔️ The Power of Positive Sports Parenting with the Positive Coaching Alliance
✔️ SafeSport Education with Liz Hahn
✔️ Keynote Lunch with Matt Barany
✔️ Understanding the College Swimming Landscape
✔️ Trusting the Process: Partnering with Your Swimmer’s Coach & Team
💡 Open to all PVS parents
👉 Explore the Parent Education Experience
Coaches
Saturday, September 6
✔️ Season Planning with John Nelson (FFT)
✔️ Motivating Today’s Athletes with Dr. Zac Hojnacki
✔️ Keynote Lunch with Matt Barany
✔️ College Swimming Landscape OR Building Mental Skills into Your Program
✔️ Practice Writing with John Nelson (FFT)
💡 Designed for all PVS coaches at every level
👉 View the Coaches Education Sessions
💥 A Weekend Built for the PVS Community
This Swimposium Weekend celebrates the shared mission of Potomac Valley Swimming and Fitter & Faster:
To support, develop, and inspire swimmers, coaches, and families through education, connection, and excellence.
