What are best places to live in western Mass/ Berkshires and be close to good pool with Masters Program? Thanks
What are best places to live in western Mass/ Berkshires and be close to good pool with Masters Program? Thanks
Here are two Masters programs in western Massachusetts: https://www.usms.org/clubs/new-england-masters-swim-club-468/wo-group-folder/pittsfield-ymca-polar-bear-masters-1685 and https://www.usms.org/clubs/new-england-masters-swim-club-468/wo-group-folder/simons-rock-pacemakers-1960.
I did a clinic run the coach of the Pacemakers (some of their swimmers came out for it as well) and he seemed like a solid coach. Good clear explanations, worked well with swimmers of several levels of ability. I couldn't say for their regular workouts, but I would drop in with them if I was in the area, I think.
Bill at Simon's Rock and Dan at Pittsfield have great programs. Drop either an email to find out about how to join. We practice just a bit further north in Bennington, VT (northern Berkshire folks join us since North Adams doesn't have a program and Williams is tough to get into since Covid). If you need any specifics send me a note.