DAM Dryland Training Program

An intense out of the water training program that focuses on strengthening your core muscles - a perfect program to enhance your swimming!

Join the DAM Dryland Program for an intense out of the water training experience. The program focuses on the core muscles of the body increasing lean body mass, strength, bone density, and flexibility, all issues faced by an aging population.

 The training routine is based on scientific principles and is supervised by a Sports Physical Therapist insuring the program is safe as well as fun. Individuals are able to progress at their own pace and are paired with people of similar experience and ability.

 Using a variety of equipment and body weight exercises, the DAM Dryland Program is a compliment to other forms of exercise including biking, running and of course swimming. Most importantly, Dryland training has been shown over and over again to reduce the signs of aging.

The DAM Drylands meet at the SMU outdoor pool and are offered two times per week: Wednesday night at 6:30 PM and Sunday morning at 10:00 AM.

The fee for non-DAM members is $40.00 per month and current DAM members is $30.00 per month. DAM Members can sign up by calling our office at 214-219-2300 or email Laurie Dunlap . Non DAM Members can sign up online or by calling the DAM Office.

Meet your Dryland Coaches  

Liana McStravick- Liana was born in Mountain View, CA. and started swimming competitively at age four. As an age-grouper, she was a consistent Junior National and National qualifier in mid-distance and distance freestyle events, winning the 200 Free at the Alabama State H.S. Championship. Liana swam distance freestyle events for SMU 1985-1989 and was Team Captain 1988-1989. She has been a DAM coach since fall 2001 and has been coaching Swim Basics since its inception in 2003. She also helps lead our Dryland training. Liana specializes in breathing and stroke fundamentals for beginning swimmers and distance and open water training.

Nancy Pigeon - Nancy grew up in Long Island, New York and became a gymnast at the age of 11.  As a collegiate scholarship athlete, she competed in gymnastics for Memphis State University from 1980-1984.  Following that she attended UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy.  She has been treating orthopedic outpatients for the past 15 years and is Sports Therapy certified as well as a certified strength and conditioning specialist. Nancy has competed in triathlons for the past 13 years and has completed Ironman Canada twice and Lake Placid Ironman.  Nancy is currently coaching Dryland, working with personal training clients and pursuing her passion to teach Pilates in order to stay at home with her daughter. Nancy has been a member of DAM since 1998.