01Serious coaching
Coaches explain the purpose of each session and help athletes improve how they swim, with technique at the heart of training.
Fleetwood Mako's Aquatics Club
For athletes
who want more.
Serious coaching. Smaller groups. More feedback. Exceptional experiences.
From your first club session to your next competitive goal, develop your swimming or water-polo skills with purposeful coaching and a team behind you.
Swimming and Water PoloSeven-lane home poolEstablished 1974
The Mako spiritAmbition in every stroke.
What makes a Mako
Ambition belongs
in every lane.
You do not have to be the fastest athlete in the squad to deserve serious coaching. You do need to want to listen, train, learn and improve.
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02Smaller groups
Smaller groups give coaches more opportunity to notice the detail, explain a correction and see how an athlete responds.
03More useful feedback
Clear cues help athletes understand what to practise next and give them something practical to try in the water.
04Exceptional experiences
Specialist sessions, team events and optional international camps give athletes opportunities to learn together and grow in confidence beyond their usual training.
Effort recognised. Progress celebrated.Presentation night
A whole club.
A shared celebration.
Presentation night brings athletes, families, coaches and volunteers together to celebrate the season. It is a chance to recognise the progress made through training, the performances that mattered and the people who helped make it possible.
These shared moments are part of belonging to Mako’s: taking pride in your own progress and celebrating your team-mates too.
Discover life at Mako’sMore than weekly training
The experiences athletes remember.
Race days with your team. Adventures away from the pool. The shared moments that turn training partners into friends.
Competitions, team outings and specialist sessions bring new challenges and plenty to enjoy together. Optional international camps add focused training and independence; suitability, places and separate costs are explained before families decide.
Coaching that moves with you
Serious coaching.
More useful feedback.
Coaches work on the details that help an athlete use their effort well: body position, stroke timing, turns and race skills. Clear feedback helps athletes put those changes into practice in the next swim.
- Clear technical cues athletes can put into practice straight away
- Progressive training from Development to Performance
- Honest standards without losing the family environment
Coach-led. Athlete-centred.Three ways in. One standard.
Wherever you start, wanting more matters.
Moving on from lessons
Ready for structured club swimming?
For athletes from age seven who can repeat 50-metre swims in front crawl, backstroke and breaststroke with sound basic technique. Coaches assess readiness and help families understand the next step.
Request a swimming trialAlready swimming with a club
Build on the athlete you are today.
Tell us about your current training, goals and the days you can commit. Our coaches will discuss a suitable assessment and how the programme could support your next stage.
Request an assessmentJoining for water polo
Stay in the water. Change the game.
A direct route for junior and adult players, including those new to the sport. Bring your swimming confidence and discover the skills, teamwork and challenge of water polo.
Request a water-polo tasterTwo squads. A clear progression.
The right coaching for your next step.
Coaches place athletes after assessment, based on their current technique, training readiness and the environment in which they can develop best.
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Foundation and progression
Development Squad
Build on lesson skills with coaching in all four strokes, starts, turns and safe lane swimming. Athletes learn the routines of club training while developing confidence and becoming part of a team.
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Commitment and performance
Performance Squad
For athletes ready to train consistently and take more responsibility for their development. Detailed work on technique, pacing and race preparation supports athletes working towards their own competition goals.
A core Mako aquatics pathway
Stay in the water.
Change the game.
Combine swimming with ball skills, tactics and the challenge of working as a team. Junior and adult players can join Mako’s directly for water polo, including those new to the sport who have strong swimming ability and confidence in deep water.
Learn the sport.
Build swimming, ball skills, tactical awareness, teamwork and confidence.
Find your place in the game.
Learn the sport, return to it or build on your playing experience. Train with the adult squad and discuss suitable match opportunities with the team.
Expertise without barriers
Expert insight athletes can use.
Specialist coaching and learning resources help athletes understand the skills they practise in training. Families can also find guidance to support an athlete’s development between sessions.
Official AP Race Plus Partner
More learning for every athlete.
AP Race Plus is included in every athlete’s membership. Explore swimming skills, strength and conditioning, psychology and nutrition, with parent resources to help families support their athlete.
Discover AP Race Plus ↗Swim Swift Elite
Learn from Olympians.
Swim Swift Elite is run by Olympians Amy Smith and Joe Roebuck. Their specialist camps give our athletes practical demonstrations, technical insight and individual feedback to take into regular training.
See specialist coaching ↗
Charity and community
Reinvesting in
what athletes need.
Fleetwood Mako's is a registered charity. Income and fundraising support coaching, facilities, opportunities, specialist experiences and confidential help where cost could otherwise stop a committed athlete taking part.
See our impact Meet the people behind Mako'sMembership value
More water. More coaching. More value.
Ready to want more?
Find out where your Mako journey could begin.
Move on from lessons, bring your experience from another swimming club or try water polo. Meet the coaching team and find out how the sessions could support your next step before deciding whether to join.
Request a trialClub life
Serious about swimming. Plenty to smile about.
The fun swims, the team trips and the friends beside you are part of being a Mako too.
