⚠️ Practice Cancelled — Thursday, September 17th
Est. 2009 · Albuquerque Triton Aquatic Club

WELCOME TOATAC

We started Albuquerque Triton Aquatic Club in the fall of 2009. Many summer league swim families were looking to keep their kiddos in the water over the winter months without having to commit to 5-6 days a week of practice with meets every weekend. It was suggested to me that I run a program that would fill this niche. I figured we would get between 20-30 kids max. Lo and behold, we have had 70-80 kids each and every year since! Our goal is to teach stroke technique in a fun, social, and positive setting. Why "ATAC"? The high school mascot in my hometown of San Clemente, CA is the Tritons. Every summer I go back and visit. It's the only other place I can imagine living…but, I'm not a millionaire. 😊

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1000+
Current and Alumni Swimmers
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Expert Coaches
18
Years of Excellence

Our Team

MEET THE COACHES

Our certified coaching staff brings decades of competitive experience to every practice, guiding athletes from beginner to elite.

Quint Seckler
⭐ Club Owner & Founder
Quint Seckler
Head Coach & Owner
Quint has over 40 years of coaching experience, including 29 years of high school coaching: 17 years at La Cueva HS and 12 years at Eldorado HS, yielding 14 state championships. From 2017–2020 he served as Head Coach at NCAA D2 Adams State University. An avid open water competitor, his most memorable race was the Maui Channel Swim in 2003 — a 9.6-mile crossing from Lanai to Maui. In addition to coaching, Quint has spent 35 years in education: 28 years teaching high school math and 3 years as an adjunct instructor at Adams State. He currently teaches advanced math at Early College Academy.
14x State Champion NCAA D2 Head Coach Open Water Competitor 29 Yrs HS Coaching Maui Channel Swim 2003
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Megan Rhoades
Associate Head Coach
Megan is Quint's oldest daughter and has been coaching ATAC for many years, also serving on the staff at Highpoint. She swam competitively every year from age 4 through her senior year of high school and was a state champion swimmer who competed against elite national-caliber athletes. Now in her 9th year as a 5th grade teacher at S.Y. Jackson Elementary, Megan is returning this season after two years off. She is married to Dusty Rhoades and they have a 2-year-old son, Max — who you may spot on deck barking orders at his Pop-Pop!
State Champion Club Coach Highpoint Alum
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Dustin Kiska
Assistant Coach
Coach Dustin has been an active member of Albuquerque's aquatic community for 25 years. He started on a Sundance team at age 11 at TCA and began coaching at 18, building his career at Riverpoint, Rio Rancho, Highpoint (10 yrs.), and now ATAC for the last 7 years. He returns this season after a one-year hiatus.

Coach Dustin will take your child from water-safe to competition-ready, grounding every swimmer in stroke technique, body position, and water efficiency — always mixed with fun and entertaining lessons. He coaches from the deck or in the water, catering to all learning styles. His speciality is ages 8–12 and his ultimate goal is making every child love the sport of swimming.
Ages 8-12 Stroke Technique 25 Yrs Experience
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Lauren Velarde
Assistant Coach
Born and raised in Albuquerque, Lauren started competing at age 4 with Duke City Aquatics and swam through high school at Albuquerque High before going on to swim Breaststroke and IM at Pepperdine University. After graduating she transitioned to triathlons and open water swimming. As General Manager of SwimLabs Encinitas and SwimLabs ABQ for over 6 years, she taught hundreds of swimmers from infants to adults. Lauren is the head coach of Hope High School and also an age group coach for the JCC Orcas.
Breaststroke / IM Pepperdine Alum Hope HS Head Coach Triathlete
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Patrick Berhman
Assistant Coach
Patrick grew up in southern California and was in the water practically since birth. He was a four-year varsity water polo player and competitive swimmer in high school. Since his daughters began swimming, he has been back in the pool several hours a week — coaching his girls and swimming for fitness. Patrick also serves as an age group coach for the JCC Orcas, bringing Southern California water roots and a genuine love of the sport to every practice.
Water Polo Age Group JCC Orcas
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Sydney Simpson
Assistant Coach
Sydney has been swimming since age 6, spending most of her competitive years on the JCC ORCAs Sundance team. She has been a swim instructor and coach for the past 10 years, working with a wide variety of swimmers — including two years alongside Lauren at SwimLabs. Sydney is the head coach of the JCC ORCAs swim team. Swimming is a true passion of hers, and one she loves sharing with every swimmer she works with.
10 Yrs Coaching JCC ORCAs HC SwimLabs Alum
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Ava Morrow
Assistant Coach
Ava is a freshman at UNM and has been swimming her entire life. This is her fourth year coaching for ATAC, and she has also worked with the youngest swimmers at Tanoan Country Club. Always smiling on deck, Ava brings infectious energy and genuine care to every session. She works primarily with ATAC's youngest swimmers and floats across groups as needed — celebrating every milestone along the way.
4 Yrs with ATAC Young Swimmers UNM Freshman

Schedule

EVENTS & MEETS

Stay up to date with upcoming competitions, club events, and important deadlines throughout the season.

Sept–Oct Practice (5:00–6:00 PM) Nov+ Practice (5:30–6:30 PM)

2026-2027

SEASON INFORMATION

Welcome to our 18th year! Everything you need to know about the upcoming season for Albuquerque Triton Aquatic Club (ATAC).

Hello everyone,

Welcome to the 2026-2027 swimming season for Albuquerque Triton Aquatic Club (ATAC). This year, we celebrate our 18th year in existence. Below is a summary of important information including do's and don'ts for the season.

Things You Need to Know

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Practice Schedule
Practice is at Los Altos Pool from 5:00–6:00 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays during September and October. Once the high school season starts (tentatively November 2), our schedule moves to 5:30–6:30 PM.
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Drop-Off & Pick-Up
Please do not drop your swimmer more than 10 minutes prior to practice. Please pick up on time — Quint stays until 10 minutes after practice ends. If you're running late, text him at 719-849-9574 and he will stay until you arrive. Please don't make it a habit!
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Spectators & Parents
Parents and spectators are always welcome to watch practice from the bleachers or bring your own chairs. However, parents and spectators are NEVER allowed to coach their kids during practice. Swimmers should be fully focused on their coach and what's happening in the pool.
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Practice Gear
A swimsuit and goggles are required. Speedo Jr Vanquisher goggles are recommended for younger swimmers — available at swimoutlet.com, Amazon, or local sporting goods stores.

Swim Fins: Not required but encouraged. Best option: A3 Performance Swift Kick Fins or other short fins at swimoutlet.com.
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Swim Caps & Team Suits
ATAC swim caps are available for $5.00 — not required but available. We do not require a specific team suit, so your swimmer can wear whatever they're comfortable in.
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First Week of Practice
It takes about 2 practices to make sure swimmers are in the right lanes. Please be patient as we move swimmers around to keep things moving smoothly. We try to group by age, but lane adjustments may be needed to keep practice productive for everyone.
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Payments
If you bring payment to practice, place it in an envelope with your swimmer's name and what it's for (team fees, shirts, caps, etc.).

You can also:
📬 Mail checks to: 11705 Tracy Ct NE, 87111
📱 Venmo: @QuintSeckler
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T-Shirts & Hoodies
Orders for team shirts are coming soon! All swimmers receive a free t-shirt this season. Additional short-sleeve shirts for family members are $10.00 each. Long-sleeve shirts and hoodies are also available.
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Remind Notifications
Sign up for our Remind App notification system — used primarily for practice cancellations and urgent updates.

To join, text @b4edb26 to 81010.
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Email Communication
Always watch for emails from Quint. Email is his main communication tool for updates, meet info, schedule changes, and general club news throughout the season.
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USA Swimming Registration
In early September, Quint will send a link to register your swimmer with USA Swimming. This is an insurance and safety requirement for all club swimmers — please complete it promptly when the link arrives.

Get In Touch

CONTACT US

Questions about joining, tryouts, or our programs? We'd love to hear from you. Reach out and our team will respond within 24 hours.

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Location
Los Altos Pool
Albuquerque, New Mexico
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Phone
719-849-9574
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Email
atacabq@gmail.com
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Practice Hours
Tue & Thu: 5:00–6:00 PM (Sept–Oct)
Tue & Thu: 5:30–6:30 PM (Nov onward)