Top Instruction and Peak Activity
for All Ages and All Stages
Colorado Springs Premier SWIM TEAM and TRAINING CENTER
More Than a Swim Team.
Built for Swimmers and Families
As parents, we want a team that helps our swimmers improve without losing the joy of the sport. At Pikes Peak Athletics, we combine high-level training, personal coaching, and a purpose-built facility to give athletes the consistency, care, and development they need to thrive both in and out of the water.
Experienced, Proven Coaches At Every Level
PPA’s coaching staff includes Olympic-level athletes, NCAA All-Americans, nationally recognized coaches, and long-time program builders. Their experience spans Division I competition, elite club leadership, and decades of athlete development. Unlike many programs built around a single standout coach, PPA offers uncommon depth; elite, experienced coaches on deck every day, across all training groups. Every swimmer receives expert guidance rooted in technical excellence, long-term growth, and personal care.
A Clear, Progression-Based Pathway for Every Swimmer
With pre-team (Basecamp) and seven strategically designed training groups, PPA provides a defined pathway from skill development to high-level competition. Each group advances swimmers through age-appropriate conditioning, technique refinement, race strategy, and mental development. Training takes place in a facility built for swimmers not borrowed gym space, shared programs, or improvised deck workouts. Swimmers train where they belong, grow with confidence, and progress naturally to the next level.
A World-Class Myrtha Pool
PPA’s Myrtha pool is widely regarded as one of the premier competition pools in the nation and uses the same technology required for Olympic Trials and national championships. Professional athletes come to PPA to train for short-course seasons and major meets, knowing they are swimming in a pool built to the same standards as the sport’s highest levels. For PPA swimmers, this means training every day in an environment designed for excellence, not recreation.
High Performance and Family-First Culture
Many families assume elite swim programs sacrifice personal attention. PPA proves that assumption wrong. Every swimmer is known, seen, and coached as an individual. Our culture emphasizes encouragement, accountability, and a team environment where athletes feel supported and valued. Swimmers build strong friendships, develop confidence, and grow in character, while still training at the highest level.
Recognized USA Swimming Club
PPA is the only swim team in Colorado Springs to earn USA Swimming Silver Medal Club recognition and has achieved Silver and Bronze status multiple times, placing the program among the nation’s most respected clubs for long-term athlete development. This recognition reflects excellence in coaching, performance, professionalism, and the ability to develop elite 18-and-under athletes over time. Families can trust that PPA is a nationally competitive program with a proven track record.
Integrated Strength and Conditioning Program and On-site Gym
PPA is one of a few swim teams nationwide with a dedicated gym for swim training. PPA’s dryland program is structured, progression-based, and led by certified strength professionals with a focus on swimmer-specific movement, strength, mobility, and injury resilience. Athletes train through age-appropriate programming that supports long-term development and peak performance in the water. This intentional, professional approach to strength training gives PPA swimmers a physical foundation that directly translates to faster, stronger, and more durable athletes, an advantage rarely found in club programs.
PPA is the only swim team in Colorado that owns its own facility and is run by coaches and not a board.
PPA is coach-owned and coach-led, allowing decisions to be made with long-term athlete development as the priority. Swim, strength training and meet selection are fully integrated and designed exclusively for swimmers. Everything is housed in one location for families to benefit from consistent training, fewer disruptions, and a single place where swimmers and siblings can train and grow together.
Experienced Coaches. Real Results.
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Anna Heidinger
Owner & Founder of Pikes Peak Athletics
Colorado Age Group Coach of the Year
Served on USA Swimming’s CEO Roundtable
Former coach at the University of Denver
Nine-time NCAA Division I All-American
Team captain at the University of Wisconsin
Seven-time U.S. Olympic Trials qualifier
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Brett Stoyell
20+ years as Head Coach of North Jeffco Swim Team
USA Swimming Silver Medal club status (7 years)
Two-time Colorado Swimming Senior Coach of the Year
Worked with Olympic gold medalists and world record holders
Coached athletes to four Olympic Trials, 30 nationally ranked swimmers, and 25 state record holders
Former Division I swimmer
B.S. in Kinesiology from the University of Maine
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Sarah Corcoran
20+ years coaching swimmers of all skill levels
Former coach at TOPS-CO
Certified in Structural Integration and yoga, bringing a holistic approach to body mechanics and technique.
Known for developing athletes through technical precision, mental resilience, and goal-focused training.
Former NCAA Division I swimmer at the University of Denver
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Katelin
California native with a lifelong passion for swimming
Former distance freestyle and butterfly swimmer at Colorado Mesa University
B.S. in Exercise Science from Colorado Mesa University
Master’s in Sports Medicine from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Coaching swimmers since 2018
Combines swimming experience with a strong background in strength and conditioning
Passionate about helping athletes build strength, confidence, and a lasting love for the sport
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Chris Wojchik
NSCA-CPT
Head Strength Coach
Conditioning Coach
Bachelor’s degree in Strength and Conditioning
Personal trainer certified through the National Strength and Conditioning Association
Getting Started is Easy.
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Tour the Facility
Take a tour of the PPA swim center with a coach and learn more about the program.
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Find Your Group Level
Meet with a swim coach to determine the group best suited for your age and skill.
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Go to Your First Practice
Your coach will introduce you to your team and explain everything you need to know.
Where Swimmers Grow, Compete, and Belong
At Pikes Peak Athletics, we develop confident athletes through exceptional coaching, a proven training pathway, and a culture that puts swimmers first. Whether your child is just beginning their competitive journey or pursuing the highest levels of the sport, PPA offers the structure, expertise, and community to support their growth. We’d love to welcome your family to a team where swimmers improve, friendships strengthen, and a lifelong love of swimming begins.
