RISE
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RISE Aquatic Club is one of the top competitive swim teams in Illinois, serving swimmers of all ages!
RISE is not a start-up but a rebirth of hope and the freshness of new opportunities from a culmination of years of blood, sweat and tears.
Interested in becoming a Phoenix?
Fill out an interest form today!
We are asking ALL interested swimmers to fill out our "Interested Swimmer Form" (click here) and we will reach out to you with more information on how to become a Phoenix. Please fill out one form per interested swimmer.
2025 LC Registration Information
For more information about dates, policies, swimmer expectations, costs, etc. download and read the registration packet below.
Q&A for RISE - Willowbrook
What is rise?
RISE Aquatic Club is a year-round USA Swimming team based out of Willowbrook, IL and Libertyville, IL. RISE was formed to provide its members the family culture of a smaller team with the resources of a larger club. RISE - Willowbrook will train out of the 12-lane 25-yard facility at Superior Training Aquatic & Fitness Center and will also utilize the Hinsdale Park District outdoor 50m pool in the summer.
What is the phoenix philosophy?
We pride ourselves on a positive team culture that emphasizes progression and not numbers. We have the ability to keep a smaller team with a larger coaching staff to provide the individual attention your swimmer(s) deserve. We believe in fundamentals, strength training and the mental aspects of the sport and life. At RISE you can expect a tight family culture where all the coaches work together and will be helping with all levels. The coaching staff is a close, fun, energetic and passionate group. The focus is not totally on winning. It is also about learning through failures and rising up like a Phoenix in the end. The legendary basketball coach, John Wooden, said it the best, "You win or you learn". Winning is great but you have to learn from your failures to become the best version of yourself.
what are our practice group breakdowns?
8&Under:
The 8&Under group will consist of all swimmers ages 8 or younger by the end of the season. The main focus of this group is to instill a love for the sport while teaching the importance of being a team. Swimmers will learn the fundamentals of the sport and how to work together in practices and at meets.
Practice Recommendation: We “recommend” swimmers make two (2) to three (3) practices a week in order to see improvement. There are no practice requirements.
9/10 Group:
The 9/10 group will consist of all swimmers ages 9 or 10 years old by the end of the season. Practices will consist of mainly technique work while slowly adding a little endurance work. Swimmers will learn the love of racing and cheering for their teammates.
Practice Recommendation: We “recommend” swimmers make at least three (3) practices a week to see improvement. There are no practice requirements.
11/12 Group:
The 11/12 group will consist of all swimmers ages 11 or 12 years old by the end of the season. Practices consist of proper stroke mechanics balanced with building a base for endurance training for competition racing in meets. Swimmers will learn the proper breath techniques for all four strokes and the beginning of race strategies.
Practice Recommendation: We “recommend” swimmers make three (3) to four (4) swim practices and one (1) dryland practice a week to see improvement. There are no practice requirements.
13/14 Group:
The 13/14 group will consist of all swimmers ages 13 or 14 years old by the end of the season, who will NOT in high school, or going into high school in the fall (Long Course Season). Swimmers will continue to grow their endurance base and discover new training thresholds. Goal setting will be introduced but more importantly, a season plan will be put into effect on how to reach that goal. Swimmers will continue to work on their breath technique and will start working on expanding their lung capacity.
Practice Recommendation: We “recommend” swimmers make four (4) to five (5) swim practices and one (1) to two (2) dryland practices a week to achieve the most from the season. There are no practice requirements.
Senior Group:
The Senior group will consist of all swimmers who are in high school, will bein the fall (Long Course Season), or older and have not met the National group requirements (requirements for the National group are listed below). The focus is on continued development of proper technique, advanced race strategy and goal setting. This group has an intense dryland program to promote increase strength and body awareness and balance.
Practice Recommendation: We “recommend” swimmers make four (4) to five (5) swim practices and one (1) to two (2) dryland practices a week to achieve the most from the season. There are no practice requirements.
Senior Conditioning Group:
The Senior Conditioning group is for Senior swimmers who are participating in a high school sport, either during the fall or winter that is just looking to stay in shape. This group offers only three (3) practices a week with the focus on technique and conditioning.
Practice Recommendation: Swimmers are welcome to come to as many or as few of the offered practices for the group as they desire.
National Group:
The National group will consist of all swimmers who are in high school, will be in the fall (Long Course Season) or older and have met the criteria below. This group will consist of advanced training in the water and out with aggressive goal setting. The bar is set high, and participants are expected to have the desire and commitment to train diligently with a positive and team attitude. This group is expected to set the example for the entire team.
Practice Recommendation: We recommend swimmers make five (5) to six (6) swim practices and two (2) to three (3) dryland practices a week to achieve the most from the season.
Group Requirements to start off:
** New National group requirements may be placed into effect once the season starts; such as test sets, where a swimmer will need to complete a set or a number of sets to move up into the national group. We want the focus to be on training more than a result at RISE
The 8&Under group will consist of all swimmers ages 8 or younger by the end of the season. The main focus of this group is to instill a love for the sport while teaching the importance of being a team. Swimmers will learn the fundamentals of the sport and how to work together in practices and at meets.
Practice Recommendation: We “recommend” swimmers make two (2) to three (3) practices a week in order to see improvement. There are no practice requirements.
9/10 Group:
The 9/10 group will consist of all swimmers ages 9 or 10 years old by the end of the season. Practices will consist of mainly technique work while slowly adding a little endurance work. Swimmers will learn the love of racing and cheering for their teammates.
Practice Recommendation: We “recommend” swimmers make at least three (3) practices a week to see improvement. There are no practice requirements.
11/12 Group:
The 11/12 group will consist of all swimmers ages 11 or 12 years old by the end of the season. Practices consist of proper stroke mechanics balanced with building a base for endurance training for competition racing in meets. Swimmers will learn the proper breath techniques for all four strokes and the beginning of race strategies.
Practice Recommendation: We “recommend” swimmers make three (3) to four (4) swim practices and one (1) dryland practice a week to see improvement. There are no practice requirements.
13/14 Group:
The 13/14 group will consist of all swimmers ages 13 or 14 years old by the end of the season, who will NOT in high school, or going into high school in the fall (Long Course Season). Swimmers will continue to grow their endurance base and discover new training thresholds. Goal setting will be introduced but more importantly, a season plan will be put into effect on how to reach that goal. Swimmers will continue to work on their breath technique and will start working on expanding their lung capacity.
Practice Recommendation: We “recommend” swimmers make four (4) to five (5) swim practices and one (1) to two (2) dryland practices a week to achieve the most from the season. There are no practice requirements.
Senior Group:
The Senior group will consist of all swimmers who are in high school, will bein the fall (Long Course Season), or older and have not met the National group requirements (requirements for the National group are listed below). The focus is on continued development of proper technique, advanced race strategy and goal setting. This group has an intense dryland program to promote increase strength and body awareness and balance.
Practice Recommendation: We “recommend” swimmers make four (4) to five (5) swim practices and one (1) to two (2) dryland practices a week to achieve the most from the season. There are no practice requirements.
Senior Conditioning Group:
The Senior Conditioning group is for Senior swimmers who are participating in a high school sport, either during the fall or winter that is just looking to stay in shape. This group offers only three (3) practices a week with the focus on technique and conditioning.
Practice Recommendation: Swimmers are welcome to come to as many or as few of the offered practices for the group as they desire.
National Group:
The National group will consist of all swimmers who are in high school, will be in the fall (Long Course Season) or older and have met the criteria below. This group will consist of advanced training in the water and out with aggressive goal setting. The bar is set high, and participants are expected to have the desire and commitment to train diligently with a positive and team attitude. This group is expected to set the example for the entire team.
Practice Recommendation: We recommend swimmers make five (5) to six (6) swim practices and two (2) to three (3) dryland practices a week to achieve the most from the season.
Group Requirements to start off:
- 14 years of age or older by the end of the season
- High school student, or going into high school in the fall
- 2 or more 14&U Age Group State qualifying times
- 1 or more Senior State qualifying times
** New National group requirements may be placed into effect once the season starts; such as test sets, where a swimmer will need to complete a set or a number of sets to move up into the national group. We want the focus to be on training more than a result at RISE
Who are the rise coaches?
Coaches
Adam Cremieux (Head Coach & Ex. Director)
Kirby Igoe (Head Age Group Coach)
Matt Harder (Head Senior Coach)
Peter Theodore (Assistant Coach)
Lee Kobilca (Head Strength Coach)
Amanda Collins (Assistant Coach)
Elizabeth Harris (Assistant Coach)
Kirsten Fredrickson (Assistant Coach/ Meet Director)
Kristen Silvey (Social Media/ Marketing Director)
Jason Holbrook (Assistant Coach)
Landon Mitchell (Assistant Coach)
Steven Schaaf (Assistant Coach)
what is the practice schedule for the 2025 LONG course season?
WHere does rise-willowbrook train?
Locations
Superior Training Aquatic & Fitness is the home for the RISE - Willowbrook team. At Superior Training the team has access to a 12-lane low chlorine 25-yard swimming pool, a fitness center and weight room supplied with Rogue equipment.
Hinsdale Park District Pool - In the summer the team will also practice at the Hinsdale Park District 50m outdoor pool.
Superior Training Aquatic & Fitness is the home for the RISE - Willowbrook team. At Superior Training the team has access to a 12-lane low chlorine 25-yard swimming pool, a fitness center and weight room supplied with Rogue equipment.
Hinsdale Park District Pool - In the summer the team will also practice at the Hinsdale Park District 50m outdoor pool.
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How do i become a phoenix?
We are asking ALL interested swimmers to fill out our "Interested Swimmer Form" (click here) and we will reach out to you with more information on how to become a Phoenix.
Below are the minimum requirements for RISE Aquatic Club:
8 & Unders:
100 yards Freestyle with side breathing; 50 yards Backstroke; 25 yards of some form of Breaststroke and Butterfly.
9 & 10 Year Olds:
200 yards Freestyle and be able to perform some sort of flip turn; 100 yards Backstroke; 50 yards Breaststroke and Butterfly.
11 & 12 Year Olds:
300 yards Freestyle with flip turns; 100 yards Backstroke and Breaststroke, 50 yards Butterfly.
Will there be tryouts for the 2025 LONG course season STARTING IN APRIL?
We'll be holding tryouts for new 8&Under swimmers for our upcoming 2025 Long Course Season on Monday, March 3rd and Tueday, March 11th from 5:30 to 6:30 pm.
**All interested 9 and older swimmers, please fill out our "Interested Swimmer Form" (click here) to receive more information about joining.
**All interested 9 and older swimmers, please fill out our "Interested Swimmer Form" (click here) to receive more information about joining.
When will the next season start?
Our next season will be the 2025 Long Course Season starting up in April. More information will be posted as the season approaches.
High school athlete just looking to stay in shape?
We will be offering a conditioning group for high school athletes just looking to stay in shape during their off season. This program consists of 3 swimming practices week. If you are interested in this kind of program, please email us at [email protected]
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