MMA Swim Team

The MMA swim team (nicknamed THE RED TIDE), coached by Caleb Hood, competes mainly with local high swim teams in the Rio Grande Valley. The swim team season begins in August with the start of the academic school year and goes until the TAPPS (Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools) state meet in February. Cadets joining this varsity sport are expected to be somewhat proficient swimmers, but more importantly have a strong desire to work hard and excel. Workouts are very demanding, both physically and mentally; which requires a lot of time, self-discipline and dedication. Workouts are generally one to two hour sessions consisting of stretching, exercises, drills and swimming yardages of 4,000 to 7,000 yards. While all Cadets are allowed to join the MMA swim team, only those meeting TAPPS requirements are allowed to compete at the TAPPS state swim meet.