December 4, 2005
Brentwood TN....Bradley Gillilan of Mount Juliet shaved nearly two minutes (1:54 to be exact) from his 1650 Free time and finished in 18:22.88, easily the fastest 1650 Time for a Wilson County resident in the past 4 years, and good for a 2nd place finish in the 13&14 Boys event. Gillilan also had Top 16 Finishes in the 200 Free, 100 Breast and 500 Free. Taylor Wallace, also of Mount Juliet and in the Boys 13&14 Category, had Top 16 Finishes in the 100 Breast, 200 Breast, 50 Free, 100 Free, 100 Back, 100 Fly, 200 IM and 400 IM. A 13 year old girl trained by Lebanon resident Coach Barnes turned a 2:17.85 in the 200 Fly (a 2.19 second drop), a 1:03.65 in the 100 Fly (a 0.84 second drop), and a 2:21.43 in the 200 Back (a 2.08 second drop) at the meet. Excel Aquatics - Complete and Well Rounded Training for your swimmers.
December 2, 2005
Brentwood TN....Whoa, what a night! Bradley Gillilan and Taylor Wallace led the day (and night) for Wilson County Swimmers at the Meet Of Champions. Also making appearances for Wilson County and Excel Aquatics were Taylor Moses and Makensie Moses. Visit Meet of Champs for the Real Time Results. Of note, Wilson County resident and Excel Assistant Coach John Barnes had a swimmer he trains qualify for Spring Junior Nationals in the Men's 400 IM with a 4:05.82 (a 7.03 second drop today total!) [Update 12/3 - same swimmer drops 1.03 seconds and finishes with a 1:57.70 in the 200 IM]. Excel Aquatics - Real Training for your swimmers.
November 29, 2005
Wilson County....Nine swimmers from Wilson County competed for John Paul II High School tonight in a dual meet versus Battle Ground Academy. JPII won handily in both the Boy's and Girl's Category with three JPII swimmers from Wilson County scoring two individual wins each. Of note, Amy turned a 25.7 in the 50 Free and 1:05 in the 100 Back.
November 23, 2005
Wilson County....Nine residents from Wilson County will be representing Excel Aquatics in the Meet of Champions Swim Meet in Brentwood TN the weekend of Dec 2nd-4th. Three of these swimmers have already achieved SES SC Qualifying times. Excel Aquatics - Just Results, Not Worn-Out Excuses.
November 19, 2005
Wilson County....Three other swimmers that train under Lebanon resident and Excel Aquatics Assistant Coach John Barnes swam in a High School Invitational for their respective High Schools today. One swimmer completed a 2 hr 7600yd Saturday morning workout with Coach Barnes, drove to the meet and then handily won the Boy's 200IM without anyone pushing him, and later turned in his best 100Br time. Another swimmer turned in her 2nd best time in the 500 Free, swimming the race according to an outlined strategy (as they are trained to do), and easily catching and passing others at the end. Excel Aquatics - Finishing What We Start.
November 19, 2005
Wilson County....Wilson County residents and Excel Aquatics swimmers Alek Nochowicz, Tay Needels, and Bradley Gillilan are in Carbondale Illinois this weekend for the Carbondale 500 Swim Meet. On Friday evening, Gillilan posted a time of 5:32.69 in the 500 Free, a time that would be a MJHS Team Record if he swims it a year from now when he enters High School. It is the fastest time for a swimmer attending a Wilson County school in at least the last five years. Real Team, Real Results.
November 12, 2005
Wilson County....An analysis of times achieved by Excel/Sumner County Swimmers show that 10 swimmers have already attained qualifying times for the upcoming SES Short Course Championships, with several swimmers close. These 10 swimmers span the age spectrum; including two 9-10 year old age groupers, three 11-12 year olds age groups, two 13-14 age groupers, and three Senior level swimmers. This includes swimmers from both Sumner and Wilson County. There are another 2 swimmers that live in these counties that train at Excel/Williamson County who have qualified. That is a total of 12 from Wilson & Sumner Counties! How does your team stack up in producing qualifiers from the two county area? Excel Aquatics - Worth The Drive!
November 9, 2005
Wilson County....For details on how Wilson County who swam in last weekend's Thoroughbred Invitational Swim Meet did, check out the news articles in the 11/9/05 editions of The Lebanon Democrat, The Chronicle of Mt. Juliet, and the Mt. Juliet News. Giving recognition to swimmers is the rule, not the exception.
November 6, 2005
Wilson County....Swimmers from Wilson County who swim train with Excel Aquatics descended on the ISC in Brentwood for the Thoroughbred Invitational Swim Meet. Details will be forthcoming soon. Of note, Lebanon resident Coach Barnes has a 13 1/2 year old female swimmer (from Sumner County who trains with him) who dropped remarkable times - finishing with a time of 2:20.04 in the 200 Fly; a 5:04.41 in the 400 IM; a 5:47.71 in the 500 Free; a 2:45.67 in the 200 Breast; and a 2:24.41 in the 200 Back. How is that for a well rounded performance - in one meet no less? Real Team - Real Results - No Excuses.
October 29, 2005
Wilson County....Swimmers from across Wilson County participated in a USA Swimming sanctioned Swim-A-Thon for Excel Aquatics this morning. Followed by putting pies in the faces of their "favorite" coaches. In 2004 Excel Aquatics was ranked 16th in the nation in terms of money raised by the annual fund event. Solid.
October 19, 2005
Wilson County....Swimmers from across Wilson County are preparing for the upcoming Excel Aquatics Thoroughbred Swim Meet. County residents who train with Excel are being trained across the spectrum of events, distances, and strokes. Only with Excel.
October 11, 2005
Wilson County.... The 101st News Article as a result of SWC press releases came out today. Check out "Young swimmers Excel in fall meet" in the 10/11 edition of the Lebanon Democrat. Unparalleled.
October 5, 2005
Wilson County.... SWC reached the unmatched milestone of 100 News Articles being published in newspapers in Lebanon and Mount Juliet as a result of submitted press releases since 2001. No other entity in Wilson County has done more to publicly recognize Wilson County residents! As a result others have had to step up and start recognizing those that swim with them!
September 29, 2005
Wilson County....Wilson County swimmers are getting ready to hit the water for the start of their High School training. High Schools with Wilson County residents who will start practice on October 10th include Mount Juliet HS and JPII HS. For one Wilson County student it will be a "back to the future" experience as the student, after two years, once again gets to watch Coach Barnes' run a practice. The more things change, the more they remain the same.
September 25, 2005
Wilson County....The Excel Aquatic's annual Fall Fest Meet concluded today with 8 Wilson County swimmers participating. Of those 8 Excel Swimmers, 4 swam for Willoughby Waves this summer, 2 swam for Langford Farms Summer Team, and 2 swam for Cages Bend Summer Team. Specific analysis of results will be posted soon. Excel Aquatics - the most competitive team training in the Wilson/Sumner sub-region.
September 23, 2005
Wilson County....Wilson County resident and Excel Aquatics Assistant Coach John Barnes, had his first swimmer he has trained take an official recruiting visit to a major Top 20 Division I college program, this weekend. "This year I expect two swimmers who put up with me and my training regimen to sign scholarship offers with Division I schools; while one additional swimmer will probably choose to attend a Division III school where she will swim and contribute immediately." Coach Barnes noted. Choose Success, Choose Excel.
September 17, 2005
Wilson County....The first USA Swimming sanctioned swim meet involving Wilson County residents this Fall will take place this coming weekend, September 23-25 with the Excel Aquatics Fall Fest Meet being held at the ISC in Brentwood. Of particular interest, 7 Wilson County boys of Elementary and Middle School age will be participating in the meet. Excel Aquatics is building for the future.
September 16, 2005
Wilson County...Excel Aquatics has close to 400 swimmers registered USA swimmers this Fall between their Williamson County and Sumner County training sites. This does not include Masters swimmers, this does not include only those who will swim High School, this does not include those who will only swim in a developmental league. It is USA Swimmers registered swimmers only, the total is not inflated to impress. Why swim for Excel in Gallatin? Excel/Sumner County is a small team atmosphere in terms of training numbers, that capitalizes on the resources available to a large team. Our Success Stands Above All Others.
September 15, 2005
Wilson County...Wilson County resident, and Excel Aquatics Assistant Coach, John Barnes reports that three of his swimmers who are in 12th Grade this year at various High Schools are in discussions with quite a few Division I schools. Excel Aquatics has produced more scholarship swimmers from Wilson County and Sumner County than the other team that trains in either county, the most notable Excel alumni is Olympic Trials qualifier and former Mount Juliet resident Andrew Davidson. With Coach Barnes' three seniors in discussion with Division I schools, it looks like Excel's tradition of excellence will continue. Real Team, Real Results.
September 6, 2005
Wilson County....This evening marked the return of the original Xtreme Dryland Training for Wilson County swimmers. Excel Aquatics Ass't Coach and Wilson County resident John Barnes, resurrected his highly successful and fun Dryland Program (with a few new twists) with the Middle School age swimmers being trained by Excel Aquatics in Gallatin, just a few miles north of the county border. "The goal of this new and improved XDT program is not only to develop core body strength, but to also develop reaction times in the swimmers." Coach Barnes noted. "We are always one step ahead in our positive approach to coaching our swimmers. In the near future we will be offering the latest in technology in evaluating and developing our swimmers. We accept our responsibility to our parents and swimmers as their coaches, and will continue to be proactive rather than reactive as others are." No empty promises.
September 2, 2005
Wilson County....The Excel Aquatics Placement Trials successfully concluded tonight. Regular Fall Practice schedule starts Tuesday September 6th, the day after Labor Day. Coach Barnes noted "Other Clubs have scheduled practices on Labor Day, however we want our swimmers to spend their Holidays with their families and friends, one day does not make or break the season." Priorities.
September 1, 2005
Wilson County....Middle Tennessee High School Swim Association, the governing body of High School swimming in this region released the new Divisional lineups for the 2005-2006 High School Season. Mount Juliet High School has moved up one division to Division III. Wilson Central High School has stayed in Division I. Lebanon High School has jumped 2 divisions, to Division III, despite a premature press article saying that Lebanon had moved to Division II. Another high school with a strong contingent of Mount Juliet and Lebanon Residents, John Paul II High School, has jumped 2 divisions to Division V.
August 27, 2005
Wilson County....The Second of the Excel Placement Trials is half-way done, and it looks like with the Wilson County swimmers added to the Sumner County swimmers, Excel Aquatics will have a nice increase in total numbers at their Sumner County training site. Of note, 7 swimmers who swam in meets for other USA teams in 2005 have come to the Placement Trials to try out Excel Aquatics. Teamwork.
August 20, 2005
Wilson County....The First of the Excel Placement Trials have ended, and there are 16 swimmers from Wilson County who are considering swimming for Excel Aquatics this Fall, compared to 9 last year. Of those 16, 13 are considering Excel's Sumner County location, 2 are considering the Brentwood location, and 1 is considering the LaVergne location. Of those 16, 12 have prior experience on a USA level swim team. Of those 16, 14 have prior experience on a spring, summer or fall swim league team.
August 1, 2005
Wilson County....School has started back, and the most significant news is the transfer of the County's top distance swimmer, Bradley Gillilan, to Mount Juliet Middle School. Future MJHS swimmers for 2006-2007 now going to MJMS include Taylor Wallace and Bradley Gillilan.
July 17, 2005...
Wilson County Swimmers placing in Top 10 Overall at City Meet:
Stephen Claycomb (CBST) - 1st Place - Senior Boys Open
Taylor Wallace (LFSC) - 4th Place - 13&14 Boys Open
Noah Curtis (LFSC) - 5th Place - 7&8 Boys Open
Bradley Gillilan (CBST) - 6th Place - 11&12 Boys Open
Kelsey Copeland (LFSC) - 6th Place - 13&14 Girls Open
Sally McCabe (LFSC) - 6th Place - 7&8 Girls Open
Kevin Hurley (LFSC) - 7th Place - Senior Boys Open
Ryan Bretell (Waves) - 10th Place - 13&14 Boys Open
Eric Owens (LFSC) - 3rd Place 11&12 Boys Novice
Kathleen Witte (LFSC) - 4th Place - 13&14 Girls Novice
Nathan Curtis (LFSC) - 6th Place - 9&10 Boys Novice
Rachel Voor (Waves) - 8th Place - Senior Girls Novice
Curtis Beekley (LFSC) - 9th Place - Senior Boys Novice
Morgan Flores (Waves) - 10th Place - Senior Boys Novice
July 12, 2005
National..... Excel Aquatics has been named as a USA Swimming Club of Excellence, Silver Medal category, for 2005. This is the third year in a row for this national recognition for Excel Aquatics. Congratulations to all 10 swimmers from Wilson County who have contributed in helping Excel Aquatics reach this level. Quality.
July 12, 2005
Mt. Juliet and Sumner County.....The Willoughby Waves ended their regular season undefeated! The Waves hosted Gallatin Civic Center and Ravenwood, and in the end their was just no contest. The Waves have been winning all of the tri and quad meets by scoring more than all the other teams combined. Up in Sumner County, despite a strong showing by Cages Bend's Wilson County swimmers who have opted to swim and learn proper stroke techniques in the far more competitive environment of the NSL, the Cages Bend Swim Club lost a hard fought contest versus their arch-rivals, the Indian Lakes Swim Club from Hendersonville. Next up for all summer league teams is the "City Meet", the Nashville Swim League Championships at the Centennial SportsPlex in Nashville TN. The City Meet will be held July 15-17th.
July 8, 2005
Chattanooga.....The first day of the Baylor Bullfrog Invitational resulted in an Excel Team Record by 11&12 year old Bradley Gillilan of Mount Juliet. Gillilan turned a 19:29.22 in the 1500 Meter Freestyle, beating a 3 year old Team Record in the process. This was just minutes after swimming a 200 Meter Individual Medley. This is Gillilan's second team record of the Long Course Season. Excel is a USA Swimming Club that has been in existence for 23 years, so setting records are not easy! Like all Excel Swimmers, Bradley is not tapered yet for the upcoming LC Championship Meet.
June 28, 2005
Gallatin and Old Hickory.....Traveling to Gallatin, the WIlloughby Waves remain undefeated with Coach Johnny as a Married Man, winning the tri-meet between the Waves, Gallatin Civic Center and Fairvue Plantation. Their next meet will be July 12th at Home, versus Gallatin Civic Center and Ravenwood. Back in Wilson County, Langford Farms hosted Cages Bend, with Cages Bend coming out victorious despite being behind after the first session of the meet, the older kids in the second session made up the difference and in the end it was no contest.
June 26, 2005
Nashville.....The final day of the NAC Summer Sizzler wrapped up. Despite not being tapered and rested, our swimmers from Wilson County turned in another set of great swims. Conrad Claycomb of Lebanon turned in the biggest time drops of the day with a 14.13 second drop in the 200 Meter Backstroke, with a time of 2:54.09. In the 100 Meter Freestyle, Conrad dropped 1.78 seconds with a final time of 1:10.99. Stephen Claycomb also turned in two best times. In the 100 Meter Freestyle he went a 57.74, which was a 1.67 second drop. In the 200 Meter Backstroke, Stephen turned in a 2:38.24, a 0.98 second drop. Hannah Morgan of Mount Juliet dropped time in her 200 Meter Backstroke with a time of 3:16.06, a 6.24 second drop. Hannah also swam the 100 Meter Freestyle for the first time, turning in a 1:19.06. Excel Aquatics - No Excuses, Just Real Results.
June 25, 2005
Nashville.....Day 2 of the NAC Summer Sizzler has concluded with more significant time drops by Wilson County swimmers at the meet. Stephen Claycomb of Lebanon dropped 1.30 seconds in the 100 Meter Backstroke, turning a 1:09.93. Stephen also turned a 26.42 in the 50 Meter Freestyle. Conrad Claycomb, also of Lebanon, turned on the juice and dropped 1.15 seconds in the 50 Meter Freestyle, finishing in 32.45. Bradley Gillilan of Mount Juliet stepped up to the plate and swam the always challenging 200 Meter Butterfly for the first time ever. He turned in a very respectable 2:49.10 as a 12 year old! Taylor Wallace, also of Mount Juliet, swam his first 200 Meter Breaststroke and turned in a 3:06.12, and in the 50 Meter Freestyle Taylor dropped 1.83 seconds turning in a 29.73. Wilson County swimmers participating in Day 3 will be Conrad Claycomb, Stephen Claycomb, and Hannah Morgan. Excel Aquatics - We're Not Standing Still.
June 24, 2005
Nashville....The NAC Summer Sizzler is in full swing. In the first day of competition, 12 year old Bradley Gillilan of Mount Juliet swam a blistering 1:15.74 (over a 4 second drop) in the 100 Meter Fly! Taylor Wallace also of Mount Juliet turned in a 1:24.06 (over a 6 second drop) in the 13&14 Boy's 100 Breaststroke, placing 13th; and a 1:18.43 (over an 11 second drop) in the 100 Fly. Wilson County swimmers participating in Day 2 will be Conrad Claycomb, Stephen Claycomb, Bradley Gillilan, and Taylor Wallace. Excel Aquatics - There is a difference.
June 21, 2005
Gallatin & Mount Juliet....The Willoughby Waves cruised to their second win of the season with victories over Fairvue Plantation and Ravenwood, it was the first home meet of the season for Willoughby. Up in Gallatin at the Cages Bend Swim and Tennis Club, the Cages Bend Breakers swam to their second win of the season, this time versus Bluegrass. Wilson County swimmers competing for Cages Bend were the Claycomb Brothers, Carroll Brothers, Bradley Gillilan and Andrew Barnes. Next week Cages Bend travels to Langford Farms in Mount Juliet, while Willoughby travels to the Gallatin Civic Center to take on Fairvue Plantation and Gallatin.
June 14, 2005
Gallatin & Old Hickory....The Willoughby Waves swam to a dominating performance in a Quad Meet today at the Gallatin Civic Center. The Meet was the first official meet of the season for the 4 teams in the Nashville Swim League North Division I category. Teams in the meet were Willoughby Waves (coached by Johnny Davis), Fairvue Plantation (Gallatin), Gallatin Civic Center, and Ravenwood (Donelson). In another meet today involving Wilson County swimmers, Cages Bend traveled to Old Hickory for a NSL North Division II Dual Meet, and came away with a victory. Cages Bend, located in Hendersonville, has several Wilson County families on the team, with the Claycomb Brothers, Barnes Brothers, and Bradley Gillilan competing today. One other WC family was unable to make the meet due to a traffic delay on the Interstate.
June 11&12, 2005
Gladeville.....Several families from Excel Aquatics attended the NASCAR Busch Series Federated Auto Parts 300 race at the Nashville Super Speedway this weekend. The race was originally scheduled for Saturday night, June 11th, but after several drenching rains from Tropical Storm Arlene, was postponed until Sunday, June 12th, at Noon. The race got underway Sunday and was run without any further weather delays, with our swimmers showing back up to feel the need for speed. Understanding the finer points of going fast and using a stopwatch to measure the speed of the cars, several Excel swimmers were seen using the stopwatch features on their wristwatches to compare times of different cars. Excel Aquatics = Superior Hydrodynamics + Superior Conditioning.
June 10, 2005
Hendersonville.....The Sumner County Summer Invitational was held today at the Cages Bend Swim and Tennis Club. Teams from Sumner County and Davidson County were in attendance, but it was two Wilson County swimmers that stole the show at the meet. Bradley Gillilan of Mount Juliet, and Stephen Claycomb of Lebanon, representing the Cages Bend Breakers Summer League Team took "High Point" Awards for their respective age groups. Bradley won all four events he entered in the 11&12 Year Old Boy's Category, while Stephen Claycomb took 3 out of 4 events entered in the 15-18 Year Old Boy's Category. Also competing from Wilson County in the meet were Conrad Claycomb (13&14 Boys), Austin Barnes (11&12 Boys), and Andrew Barnes (8&Under Boys).
June 4, 2005
Madison.....Mount Juliet residents, Coach Johnny Davis and Jennifer Larkin, exchanged vows tonight and became Husband and Wife. Approximately 150-170 people were in attendance at Neely's Bend United Methodist Church, many of whom were former swimmers or students of Johnny and Jennifer. A grand time was had by all as the Reception continued in Madison at the Tuggle Estate, celebrating the wedding and enjoying the fellowship of all in attendance while the band played on. Johnny and Jennifer depart Sunday morning for a week on the Mayan Riviera celebrating their honeymoon. Let's all congratulate Johnny and Jennifer Davis as they begin their new life together!
May 27, 2005
Somewhere in Wilson County....Congrats to Bradley Gillilan of Excel Aquatics for his 800 Meter Freestyle time of 9:54.83 tonight at the Stars and Stripes Meet in Brentwood TN. That sets an Excel Aquatics Team Record in the 11&12 Boys category. This record was set in spite of the fact that Bradley was pulled into Coach Barnes' squad for a special one-time workout 3 days prior and was hammered. Bradley continues his dominance of distance events among Wilson County swimmers. Next in his sights is the Team Record in the 1500 Meter Freestyle. Stay tuned.
May 18, 2005
Mount Juliet....Two Wilson County residents have recently been recognized by USA Swimming as having one of the Top 20 Times in the Nation for the recently concluded 2004-2005 Short Course Season. Bradley Gillilan and Taylor Wallace were part of Excel Aquatic's 11-12 Year Old Boy's 200 Medley Relay Team that finished 13th in the Nation. Bradley is finishing his 7th Grade year at West Wilson Middle School, while Taylor is finishing his 7th Grade year at Mount Juliet Middle School. Real results.
May 16, 2005
Throughout Wilson County....Swimmers from all over Wilson County are training for the upcoming Excel Aquatics' Stars and Stripes Meet being held May 27th through May 29th. Joining Excel Aquatics at the meet will be Nashville Aquatics Club, Pilot Aquatics Club Knoxville, Memphis Tiger Swimming, as well as many other teams. With 4 of the top 5 teams from last years SES LC Championships in the meet, it is going to be a highly competitive meet that will give good insights into what the competition will be like at this years' SES LC Championships at the end of July. Where will you be?
May 8, 2005
Somewhere in Wilson County....Congrats to Bradley Gillilan of Excel Aquatics for Personal Best Times at the Pilot Meet in 8 of 9 Events. Bradley easily obtained a SES LC 13&14 Cut in the 400 Meter Free with a time of 4:50.37, and is only 5.28 seconds away from a 15-16 Cut, even though he is just 12 years old. This is the fastest recorded 400 Meter Free time among any Wilson County resident over the past 4 Long Course Seasons! This would also convert to a 5:20.86 in the 500 Free which would give him the 500 Free record at any High School in Wilson County!
Congrats to 11 year old Austin Barnes of Excel Aquatics for Personal Best Times in all 6 of his events.
Both boys are coached by Coach Andreea, the new Gold Standard in Youth Coaching for Wilson and Sumner County residents. Of Andreea's 5 Swimmers attending the PACK Meet, there was a 97.4% rate of Personal Best Times! Coach Barnes' swimmers by comparison only had a 75.0% rate of PBT's, with one swimmer obtaining a new Senior Summer Sectionals "Meters" cut time. Compare.
*The Entry Times for the Pilot Meet were computer conversion times and were not indicative of last summer's LC actual PBT's.
April 22, 2005
Lebanon, TN....Carroll-Oakland Seventh Grader and Excel Aquatics swimmer Austin Barnes will be attending the Duke University Talent Identification Program’s State Recognition Ceremony for 7th Graders. The ceremony will take place at Vanderbilt University on May 21st. Participants in the Duke TIP State Recognition ceremony were chosen based on their results after taking the ACT Assessment, a test which is normally given to college bound 11th and 12th Graders. This year nearly 22,000 7th Graders from 16 States participated in the Duke TIP ACT Assessment. Austin took the ACT in December 2004. Austin is continuing in the strong tradition of academic excellence of Excel Aquatics. Strive for Excellence.
April 17, 2005
Brentwood, TN....Excel Aquatics held it's 22nd Annual Banquet today. 261 swimmers, family, and coaches spent the time celebrating the the accomplishments of the team over the past year. Wilson County resident Bradley Gillilan was awarded the "Excel Award" for his dedication, work ethic, team spirit and high sportsmanship at the Banquet. Gillilan and Mount Juliet resident Taylor Wallace were recognized for their USA Swimming Top 16 relay swims for the 2004 season, as was Lebanon resident Stephen Claycomb. The future is now.
April 12, 2005
Mount Juliet, TN....Mount Juliet resident, West Wilson 7th Grader, and future Wilson Central High School swimmer, Bradley Gillilan was promoted to the Excel/Sumner County Gold training squad. Bradley will continue training under the direction of former Romanian National Champion Andreea Ianoli-Mitrofan. 6 of Coach Andreea's 10 swimmers qualified for and swam in the recent Southeastern Swimming Short Course Championships, taking more than any other club in the Wilson/Sumner County Sub-Region. Superior technique, superior results.
April 5, 2005
Gallatin, TN....Summer League swimmers dove into the Excel Aquatics Summer League Spring Tune-Up today. The Tune-Up will continue until May 21st, an unprecedented seven weeks of tune-up activity! Excel Aquatics is the only USA Swim Club in the Wilson/Sumner County Sub-Region to offer high quality instruction specifically for NSL Summer League swimmers. Leading by example.