The Dryland System

In-Person Training ยท Pickering

BUILT ON LAND.
WON IN THE WATER.

In-person dryland training in Pickering. First session is completely free, no commitment required. Built for swimmers who want to get faster, stronger, and more durable on land so it shows up on the blocks.

4+ Years Coaching
120+ Athletes Trained
NCCP Certified Coach

The Problem

The Dryland Flaw in Modern Swimming

Most swim parents don't find out their club's dryland is working against their athlete until it's already cost them a season.

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Generic Workouts

Most club dryland is just random push-ups and cardio that burn swimmers out instead of making them explosive.

02

The Injury Trap

High pool yardage combined with poor lifting mechanics leads to rotator cuff strain and missed seasons.

03

Uncalculated Tapering

Lifting heavy at the wrong time in the season destroys speed right when it matters most: at championship meets.

The Solution

Built On Three Pillars

The methodology behind every in-person training session.

Kinetic Power Transfer

Translating weight room force directly into block power and underwater propulsion, not just a bigger number on the bar.

The Shoulder Shield Protocol

Proactive structural mobility work built to bulletproof joints against high-yardage overuse injuries before they happen.

Mathematical Periodization

Training load synced directly to your swimmer's meet calendar, so their power peaks exactly on finals night.

Training Schedule

Sign Up For Our First Session.

๐Ÿ“Œ Saturday, September 5th is full. Our Wednesday, September 9th @ 5:00 PM session is now open.

Wednesday
5:00 PM
Now open
Saturday
3:00 PM
Full

Only 10 spots per session, sign up now to lock in your spot.

Where We Train

An exclusive space, all to ourselves.

1420 Bayly St, Unit 11
Pickering, ON L1W 3R4

We have exclusive access to Shed Fitness during our sessions every Wednesday and Saturday, equipped, and built for focused work.

How It Works

Try it first. Commit only if it's a fit.

Step 01

Trial Session: Free

One hour, one session, completely free. Just show up and train.

Step 02

Decide If It's A Fit

No pressure. If it's not right for your athlete, that's the end of it.

Step 03

Continue Group Training: $200/Month

Love it? Continue with a monthly commitment, both weekly group sessions ($25/hour) for $200/month.

Month-to-month commitment, no long-term contract. You decide after the free trial whether to sign on.

Coach, The Dryland System

Your Coach

Trained by someone who's actually done the work.

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    NCCP Certified Coach
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    4+ Years Coaching Experience
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    120+ Athletes Trained
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    80% Of Swimmers Drop Time Within Their First 4 Weeks

Results

What swimmers & parents are saying

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"I want to say thank you for all your hard work. It paid off today. They dropped 7.5 seconds in their 200 Fly. It was awesome to watch. Thank you again."

Swim Parent
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"Thanks for helping our swimmer get stronger."

Swim Parent
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"You are an amazing coach. Without you, my swimmer would not be the athlete, nor the person, they are today. Thank you for seeing the potential in them."

Swim Parent
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"Thank you for all the fun drylands. Thank you for being kind, patient, and encouraging and helping us become better swimmers."

Swimmer
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"Thank you for always giving feedback. You're the best."

Swimmer
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"I really admire your balance between strict and friendly. You find the perfect in between."

Swim Parent

Training Options

Choose Your Training Style.

Train with the group, one-on-one, or both. Everything below is what we offer, with no packages hidden behind a phone call.

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Same coach, same app. Here’s what actually changes.

Group 1-On-1
Your own training app to log every set
Personal records, caught automatically
Badges for real milestones
Weekly progress report for parents
Team feed: photos and videos from the group
Leaderboards, ranked against your peers
Programming built around your specific weaknesses
Every rep watched and corrected in real time
Session adjusts to how you’re feeling that day
You set the pace, on your own schedule
The coach’s full attention, the entire hour
Unused sessions stay on your account as credit
The biggest pack splits into two payments, not one
Stop any month, nothing owed after

Group Training

Twice a week with the team, Wednesday evening and Saturday afternoon.

1-On-1 Packages

The coach’s full attention, on a programme built for your athlete alone. Sold in packs. Drop-in is $80 a session.

5 Sessions

A good way to start.

$375

$75 per session

  • Fully personalized programming
  • Book your own times online
  • Valid 12 months
Get Started
20 Sessions

Best rate, for a full season.

$1,200

$60 per session, two monthly payments of $600

  • Everything in the 10-session pack
  • Our lowest per-session rate
  • Valid 12 months
Get Started

Pick your own times online, at least 3 days ahead. Sessions are valid for 12 months, you can cancel any time and keep the credit, and anything you don’t use stays on your account. Prefer to talk first? Book a call.

See It For Yourself

A Real Weekly Report.

Every athlete, group or 1-on-1, gets one of these. What they lifted, what improved, the total weight moved, and when it’s time to back off for a week so the next block of training actually lands.

  • Every lift, compared to last week
  • Badges for real milestones, not participation
  • A trend line so progress is visible, not just claimed
  • Deload weeks, called out when the data says one is due
A sample weekly progress report, showing lifts, badges and a training volume chart

Sample report. Real athletes see their own numbers.

FAQ

Questions, answered

Is the trial session really free?

Yes. Your first session is completely free, no card, no commitment. If it's not the right fit afterward, that's the end of it.

Do you share my child's swim club info?

No. We only ask for your swim club to avoid scheduling conflicts with existing team practices. It's never shared with anyone.

How is this different from the dryland my team already does?

Most team dryland is generic. It's core work and conditioning with no real structure behind it. Ours is different: every exercise has a purpose. We go back to the fundamentals of what actually makes a swimmer explosive and powerful, and shoulder health is built into every session instead of being an afterthought.

What equipment do I need?

None. Just bring a water bottle and a pair of gym shoes.

Is this for all ages and levels?

This program is designed for swimmers ages 13 to 17. If your child is younger and interested in training, don't hesitate to reach out and we'll see what we can do.

Can I cancel my monthly commitment?

It's month to month, so you can unsubscribe at any time to stop future billing. But once a month is paid for, that month is a full commitment and can't be cancelled partway through.