Team History

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QDD, or Quantico Devil Dolphins, was organized in 1962 on the Quantico Marine Corps base, to serve the competitive and recreational swimming needs of the families of the Marines stationed at Quantico.  The team is a registered not-for-profit corporation and recognized by the IRS as a tax-exempt charitable organization dedicated to amateur competitive swimming.  The team is parent owned and governed and coach directed.

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The team moved to Manassas in 1994 when construction on their own pool was completed.  The Jeff Rouse Aquatic Center (JRAC) is named in honor of Jeff Rouse, a long time member of the QDD Swim Family, and a two time Olympian for the United States.  Jeff was the gold medalist in the 100-meter backstroke, and Team Captain at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta.

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During the first World War, German Soldiers came to call the attacking Marines \'teufel-hunden\' or \'devil-dogs\', because their attacks were wild and ferocious.  Soon after, a Marine Corp recruiting poster appeared with a snarling English bulldog wearing a Marine Corps helmet.  Thus was born the Marine "Devil-Dog".

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In acknowledgment and tribute to the spirit and courage of those that fight to protect our freedoms, we adopted and continue to embrace the "Devil Dolphin".

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Team Philosophy

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We as an organization and staff, are committed to providing every athlete every opportunity for success.

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Opportunity is defined as the requisite resources required to achieve the desired end, specifically; professional coaching, regular and consistent training, and the hopes, dreams, drive and desire of committed athletes, and the support of their families. Success is defined as challenging oneself to be the best . . . humble in victory and gracious in defeat . . . and when you\'re not satisfied with the results, getting up, brushing yourself off, and trying again, with the realization that the only way to fail is to stop trying.

QDD Team Records

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Short Course Yards : QDD Short Course Team Records, updated 03-10-10
\r\nLong Course Meters: QDD Long Course Team Records, updated 08-27-10

Publicity

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Benner Named SEC Freshman of the Year

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QDD swimmer, Peter Benner, earns the Southeastern Conference Male Freshmen of the Year honors.

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Click HERE for the University of Georgia Article

Private Lessons for Swim Team Members

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As a service to our athletes and families, QDD offers private and semi-private stroke lessons, whereby swimmers may get additional instruction outside of practice from one of the specified QDD coaches. At this time, private lessons can be scheduled using the Jeff Rouse Aquatic Center in Manassas. Because of a lack of consistency in terminology, stroke mechanics, and training techniques, QDD discourages athletes from camps/clinics or other lessons or instruction outside of its programs.

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Cost is $50 per half hour. If a swimmer would like to work with a specific coach please advise.

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Private Lessons for Swim Team Members Info.

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Please email qddswim@comcast.net for more information.