Heritage Boot Camp
Hands-On, Business & Water Chemistry Training for Pool Pros
The Pool Nation Boot Camp is an immersive, in-person training experience designed for pool service, repair, and retail professionals. This boot camp combines hands-on technical training, practical water chemistry education, and business-focused classes to help pool pros sharpen skills, reduce costly mistakes, and build more profitable operations.
Mar 12th & 13th
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7440 State Highway 121
McKinney TX, 75070-2196
08:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Daily Sessions
About Boot Camp
WELCOME TO the HERITAGE Boot Camp – In MCKINNEY, TX
Pool Nation Boot Camps are built for pool professionals from across the country who want real-world education — not theory-only training. These events bring together pool pros, manufacturers, and industry educators for focused, hands-on instruction in a live environment.
Each boot camp is designed to close the gap between classroom learning and field application. Attendees train on real equipment, work through real scenarios, and gain practical knowledge they can use immediately in their businesses and on job sites nationwide
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Hands on Classes
March 12, 2026
- Pump Installation & Programming
- Automation Installation & Programming
- Heater Installation & Programming
- Variable Seed Motor Installation & Programming
Business Classes
March 13, 2026
- What Your Business Is Really Telling You
- Managing Workload and Avoiding Burnout: Developing Resilience
- Pricing Without Panic: Charging What the Business Needs
- Thinking Like a Business Owner: Developing Strategic Focus
$ 149
MARCH 12 & 13, 2026
Pool Nation Boot Camp offers structured training experiences designed for pool professionals at every stage of their career. Whether you are focused on hands-on technical skills, improving water chemistry knowledge, or strengthening your business foundation, each experience is built to deliver real-world value — not generic instruction.
$ 249
MARCH 12 & 13, 2026
Pool Nation Boot Camp offers structured training experiences designed for pool professionals at every stage of their career. Whether you are focused on hands-on technical skills, improving water chemistry knowledge, or strengthening your business foundation, each experience is built to deliver real-world value — not generic instruction.
Event Schedule
Explore the sessions designed to elevate your business.
08:00 AM
Steve Barnes
AquaStar
Variable Speed Pump Installation & Programming
This hands-on class teaches pool pros how to properly install pumps, covering plumbing, electrical connections, and setup best practices.You will also learn how to replace pumpt seals.
- 12 March 2026
- Class 1 - 8 AM TO 10 AM
10:15 AM
David Jones
The Attendant
Automation Installation and Programming
This hands-on automation installation class walks pool pros through proper panel wiring, equipment connections, and system setup for reliable operation. Attendees will learn best practices, common mistakes to avoid, and how to confidently configure automation systems in real-world installations.
- 12 March 2026
- Class 1 - 10:15 AM TO 12:15 PM
1:15 PM
Kenneth Kauffmann
Raypak
Heater Installation & Programming
This hands-on heater installation class covers proper placement, plumbing, venting, gas and electrical connections for safe, efficient operation. Pool pros will learn best practices, common mistakes to avoid, and how to ensure heaters are installed for long-term performance and reliability.
- 12 March 2026
- Class 1 - 1:15 PM TO 3:15 PM
3:30 PM
Tim Moore
Nidec
Variable Speed Pump Installation & Programming
This course covers proper installation and programming of variable speed pumps to ensure efficiency, performance, and compliance. Pool pros will learn best practices, common setup mistakes to avoid, and how to optimize pump settings for real-world applications.
- 12 March 2026
- Class 1 - 3:30 PM TO 5:30 PM
09:00 AM
Edgar
Pool Nation
What Your Business Is Really Telling You: Financially & Operationally
Focus:
1. The difference between being busy and being financially healthy
2. What your numbers are actually telling you about the business
3. Common warning signs owners overlook until they become problems
4. Seeing the business clearly instead of operating on assumptions
Outcome:
Attendees gain clarity on the true state of their business, recognize early warning signals, and understand what the business needs next to move forward with confidence.
- 13 March 2026
- Class 1 - 9 TO 10:30 AM
10:30 AM
Doreen King
Pool Nation
2. Managing Workload and Avoiding Burnout: Developing Resilience
Focus:
- Why “being busy” is not the same as being productive
- How poor pricing, lack of boundaries and poor delegation create burnout
- The difference between owner mindset and technician work
- Developing resilience by leading with boundaries – not availability
Outcome
Attendees recognize burnout as a business signal and identify what to change to regain control of their time and energy.
- 13 March 2026
- Class 2 - 10:45 TO 12:15 PM
09:00 AM
Zac Nicklas
Pool Nation
3. Pricing Without Panic: Charging What the Business Needs
Focus:
- Why fear-based pricing keeps owners stuck and reactive
- How underpricing quietly drains cash, energy, and momentum
- The difference between market-driven pricing and business-driven pricing
- Removing emotion and panic from pricing decisions
Outcome:
Attendees build confidence and discipline around pricing decisions and leave with a clearer understanding of what their business actually needs to remain profitable and stable.
- 13 March 2026
- Class 3 - 1:15 PM TO 2:45 PM
09:00 AM
Doreen King
Pool Nation
4. Thinking Like a Business Owner: Developing Strategic Focus
Focus:
- The mindset shift required to move from technician to business owner
- Moving from reactive decision making to intentional leadership
- Supports delegation, systems, and long-term thinking
- Uses challenges, feedback, and setbacks to build resilience and adaptability
Outcome
Attendees shift from reacting in the business to leading it with intention and clarity.
- 13 March 2026
- Class 4 - 3 PM TO 4:30 PM
09:00 AM
John Flawless
Pool Nation
Water Balance Fundamentals: What Really Keeps Water in Check
Water problems don’t start with stains or scale. They start when balance is ignored. This session breaks down what truly keeps water in check and how maintaining proper balance protects surfaces, equipment, and long-term water quality.
- 13 March 2026
- Class 1 - 9 TO 10:30 AM
10:45 AM
John Flawless
Pool Nation
The Chlorine Mistake Almost Every Pool Pro Makes
Most chlorine problems aren’t caused by a lack of product, but by choosing or using the wrong type for the situation. This session breaks down where pool pros go wrong, how those mistakes lead to algae, impact bather safety, and damage water, surfaces, and equipment plus how to make smarter chlorine decisions in the field.
- 13 March 2026
- Class 2 - 10:45 TO 12:15 PM
1:15 PM
John Flawless
Pool Nation
The Water Is Warning You: Catch Problems Before Damage Happens
Water issues always show warning signs before they turn into stains, scale, or equipment damage. This session teaches pool pros how to read those early signals, diagnose problems at the water level, and fix them before costly damage occurs.
- 13 March 2026
- Class 3 - 1:15 PM TO 2:45 PM
3:00 PM
John Flawless
Pool Nation
Grounding & Bonding: What Every Pool Pro Must Get Right
Improper grounding and bonding put people, equipment, and businesses at serious risk. This class breaks down what every pool pro must get right to meet code, pass inspections, and ensure pools are safe for bathers and technicians alike.
- 13 March 2026
- Class 4 - 3 PM TO 4:15 PM
