Rob Cole
Head Coach & Program Director
Every swimmer matters — from novice to elite, there's a place to thrive.
Become a stronger swimmer
Competitive swim training in the Kansas City metro — one pool, one coaching staff, one standard.
Our mission
Coach the person first, the swimmer second
To inspire every swimmer to reach their potential through individualized training, meaningful goals, positive culture, and a commitment to personal excellence.
We prioritize relationships, consistency, and intentional progress — building confident, resilient young people who learn discipline, accountability, and a love for the process.
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Why C26
The C26 difference
Traditional Swim Clubs
- Multiple pool locations and changing practice sites
- Different coaches from practice to practice
- Generalized plans for large groups
- Swimmers wait months for move-ups
C26 Aquatics
- One home. One pool. One standard — we own our facility.
- Consistent staff who know your swimmer and how they learn.
- Individualized development tailored to age and ability.
- Move up when ready — no waiting for a calendar date.
One Home. One Pool. One Standard.
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Training groups
Seven groups take a swimmer from their first strokes to the highest levels of competition — one clear development pathway, one standard.
5–8 yrs Pre-Competitive Learn to Love Swimming — foundation skills, water comfort, and strong technical habits in a fun, supportive environment. View group → 7–12 yrs Novice Age Group Learn to Train — the first stage of structured training and a full understanding of all four strokes. View group → 9–14 yrs Advanced Age Group Train to Improve — refined technique, IM development, and intentional performance work. View group → 9–14 yrs Junior Olympic Train to Compete — time standards, championship prep, and advancement into higher-level competition. View group → 11–14 yrs Pre-Senior Train to Excel — the blueprint to senior performance across District, State, Zone, and Sectional competition. View group → 14–18 yrs High School Prep Train with Purpose — efficient, results-focused training that balances school, activities, and life. View group → 13–18 yrs Senior Elite Train to Perform — the pinnacle of the pathway, aimed at the highest levels of senior and collegiate swimming. View group →
The staff
Coaches & bios
USA Swimming–registered coaches building swimmers across the KC metro.
Robbie Bruce
High Performance Director
Better technique creates better swimmers.
Alexa Turpen
Head Age Group Coach
Balancing fun, discipline, and development for every young swimmer.
Families who swim with us
My daughter went from afraid of the deep end to making the swim team in one season. The coaches at C26 know exactly how to push without pressuring.
Our home
One pool. One standard.
Everything happens under one roof — inside Bluhawk in Overland Park. No satellites, no rotating rental lanes. Every swimmer trains in the same water with the same staff.
- Inside
- Bluhawk
- Address
- 16201 Shawnee Dr, Suite 126, Overland Park, KS 66223
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
Facility map / exterior Proudly serving the KC metro
One pool, one staff — drawing swimmers from across the Kansas City suburbs.
- Leawood, KS
- Lenexa, KS
- Olathe, KS
- Overland Park, KS
- Prairie Village, KS
- Shawnee, KS
Questions
Frequently asked
Where are you located?
C26 Aquatics trains out of a year-round indoor pool inside Bluhawk in south Overland Park, at 16201 Shawnee Dr, Suite 126, Overland Park, KS 66223. From this single home we serve families across Johnson County and the surrounding area, including Leawood, Lenexa, Olathe, Overland Park, Prairie Village, and Shawnee.
What ages do you serve?
Our competitive training groups serve swimmers from ages 5 through 18, across seven groups:
- Pre-Competitive (5–8) and Novice Age Group (7–12) for developing swimmers.
- Advanced Age Group (9–14), Junior Olympic (9–14), and Pre-Senior (11–14) for competitive age-groupers.
- High School Prep (14–18) and Senior Elite (13–18) for the highest levels of the sport.
If you’re not sure where your swimmer fits, we’ll evaluate them in the water and recommend the right group.
How do I sign up?
Use the Join the Team button anywhere on the site to request a team evaluation and get started. New families begin with an evaluation so our coaches can place your swimmer in the right training group — reach out if you’d prefer to talk through options first. Team evaluations for the coming season run August 22–26.