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MARS Swimming operates out of the Maverick Activities Center (MAC) at the University of Texas at Arlington, located at 801 Greek Row Dr, Arlington, TX 76013. This facility provides a comprehensive aquatic environment, featuring both a lap pool and a leisure pool to support various swimming programs and activities.
The aquatic facilities at the Maverick Activities Center (MAC) maintain specific temperatures for their pools. The Lap Pool is typically kept between 79-81 degrees Fahrenheit (26.1-27.2°C), while the Leisure Pool is generally warmer, maintained between 84-86 degrees Fahrenheit (28.9-30°C).
What are people saying (AI review summary)? Mars Swimming receives a range of feedback, with many praising it as an outstanding and excellent program. Numerous positive reviews highlight the passionate, caring, and professional coaches (with a special mention for Lana Johnson's in-depth coaching), top-notch and tailored instruction, positive and supportive environment, and clean, well-run facilities. Many commend the program for significantly improving swimmers' skills and confidence, recommending it highly for going above and beyond. Conversely, there are strong negative experiences reported. Key criticisms include a lack of transparency regarding an undisclosed pool shutdown, which led to a child being unprepared for a swim meet and experiencing public embarrassment and stress-related illness. Other negative points include inadequate coaching, unprofessional conduct by coaches (witnessed arguing), and poor customer service from staff, leading some to advise against the program until these serious issues are addressed.
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July 22nd, 2025Austin Roberson
If I could give more than five stars, I would. Mars Swimming is simply outstanding. From the coaches to the staff to the overall environment, everything is handled with a level of excellence that’s hard to find. It’s clear that the entire team is passionate about what they do and genuinely cares about each swimmer’s growth and success. The instruction is top-notch — structured, encouraging, and tailored to every level. You see real progress, not just in skill but in confidence. The energy is positive, the atmosphere is supportive, and the facility is always clean and well-run. Whether you’re bringing your child, supporting a friend, or just watching the program in action, it’s easy to see why Mars has earned such a strong reputation. They go above and beyond, and it shows. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a place that truly gets it right.
June 5th, 2025ashley alberts
The Mars Swim Team has been an utterly disappointing and distressing experience for my son and me. When we signed up, no one disclosed that the pool was shut down, leaving my son, Logan, without proper training. He was entered into a swim meet completely unprepared, leading to public embarrassment that crushed his confidence. To make matters worse, Logan witnessed coaches arguing at the meet, creating a chaotic and unprofessional environment. He became ill afterward and is still sick, likely due to the stress of this mismanaged program. The lack of transparency, inadequate coaching, and failure to deliver promised resources feel deceptive. We paid for a supportive experience but got a nightmare instead. and withdrawing Logan from this program. I strongly advise other families to avoid this team until they address these serious issues. Save your money and your child’s confidence—look elsewhere for a swim program that actually delivers.
July 19th, 2025Rockwall Aquatics
Wonderful program. They help the kids so much. Highly recommend. Done a great job running the state swim meet.
July 19th, 2025Logan Alexander
The MARS Swimmimg program is absolutely excellent. Special shoutout to Lana Johnson for being very in depth and thorough with her coaching and practice regiments. My child has begun to find more confidence in their swimming abilities and that brings me joy!
July 17th, 2025Kristina Kristy
Unfortunately I can’t say anything nice about the staff. They need to work on customer service for sure. I would never trust them with my kids. I wish them all the best but they need to get some training how to be more professional.
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 4:00 – 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:00 – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:00 – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 4:00 – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 4:00 – 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
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