Triangle Aquatics - One Step Beyond (TAC-OSB) Masters Swimming

A US Masters Swimming Club at the Triangle Aquatic Center in Cary

About the club:
TAC-OSB Masters (OSBC) is a chapter of North Carolina Masters Swimming. We train at the Triangle Aquatic Center in Cary, North Carolina.

Our team members include triathletes, open water swimmers, and pool swimmers looking to improve or maintain their swim performances while training with like-minded individuals in a relaxed, fun setting.

A typical practice is 3,000 yards +/- a bit depending on your ability.

Mondays are distance, Friday mornings are sprint work, and everything else will be variable.

Practice times:
Monday 545-7AM
Monday 730-845 PM
Wednesday 545-7 AM
Wednesday 730-845 PM
Friday 6-7 AM

The coaches:
Marty Gaal: Our head coach is Marty Gaal, a Cary resident and former distance swimmer at Florida State University. Marty is a member of US Masters Swimming, the American Swim Coaches Association, and is a certified strength and conditioning specialist (NSCA CSCS). Marty is a full-time triathlon & swim coach and co-owns One Step Beyond.

Coach Marty will be on deck at most morning workouts and on Thursday evenings.

Bri Gaal: Coach Bri Gaal is a Cary resident and former track and cross-country runner at the University of Central Florida. Bri is a member of US Masters Swimming, is a certified USA Triathlon coach, and is a top age-group triathlete and road racer. Bri co-owns One Step Beyond.

Coach Bri will be on deck Monday evenings.

Greg Blum: Coach Greg Blum is a recent NC State graduate who has a love for fitness. He has been a swim coach at the YMCA since 2005. Greg joined the TAC masters swim group at the beginning of 2009 and he is loving every minute of the experience.

Coach Greg will be on deck Wednesday mornings.

Greg Sanchez: We are also joined by Triangle legend and former Tar Heels swimmer Greg Sanchez, a longtime Cary resident and veteran triathlete / open water swimmer.

Coach Greg will be in the water on Wednesday and Friday mornings, leading and motivating the distance group through challenging training sets.

The fees:
$50 per month gets you into all practices and covers entry into the facility during our practice times. The first practices is complimentary. Team members also need to join US Masters, which is $35 in 2008. We will have forms on-deck.
Drop-ins are also welcome at $6.25 per practice (this fee includes pool entry). If you drop-in on a regular basis you will need to join US Masters.

Questions and contact information:
Marty Gaal - email Marty here.
919.975.5274