ELEVATE—Coaching Athletes for the Next Level
The college recruiting process for swimming can be daunting. However, athletes and their families do not need to tackle this endeavor alone. ELEVATE offers high school aged swimmers individualized coaching throughout the recruiting process to give these athletes the best opportunity to compete at the collegiate level. ELEVATE works to understand each athlete’s interests and provides a specific framework to follow based on recruiting best practices. Every athlete’s path will be unique and customized based on individual circumstances.
Recruiting is not only a process, it is a journey. The ideal time for swimmers to begin the process is winter of sophomore year. The journey continues through junior year and may end as late as senior year. ELEVATE’s Full Service Program provides one-on-one attention and ongoing coaching throughout the entire process. For athletes looking for touch points along the way or a general recruiting overview, ELEVATE offers a Modified Program and Single Consultative Sessions.
ELEVATE’s Founder and Next Level Coach, Susan Mayfield
Susan is a Seattle native who was a Division 1 recruited athlete for Stanford University Women’s Swim Team. While at Stanford, she was a member of 2 NCAA Championship Teams, an NCAA Finalist and an All American. After a 20+ year professional career in the healthcare industry, Susan transitioned back into the swimming community and coached the Lakeside School Girls Swim and Dive Team for 8 seasons. During her tenure, Lakeside won 8 consecutive League Championships and 2 State Championships, and Susan was awarded Washington State Coach of the Year (2x) and League Coach of the Year (3x).
While coaching at Lakeside, Susan offered guidance and support to athletes looking to compete at both Division I and Division III swimming programs. She is personally connected to numerous college swim coaches throughout the country and has used their input to develop and refine best practices for the recruiting process. Susan also completed a Mental Performance Mastery Certificate Course and has worked with many athletes on personalized programs to improve internal belief systems and develop a positive performance mindset.
ELEVATE is my vision to help aspiring athletes reach the next level. I work passionately to meet each athlete’s needs through an engaged coaching partnership that supports their athletic and academic goals.”