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Team History
	In 2004, First Coast Aquatics owned by Head Coach George Ibanez and Holmes Tiger Sharks, owned by Head Coach André Salles-Cunha, merged under the name of First Coast Aquatics. In 2005, the name was changed to North Florida Swimming as ownership of the team changed to Coach André. Under Coach André the team had significant growth. In 2007, Coach André relocated to California. Ownership changed again to Head Coach Justin Davis. The team continued to prosper under the direction of Coach Justin. In early 2008, Coach Justin relocated to Japan. In April 2008, Coach David Smith assumed ownership of the team. Despite the changes in ownership, NFS has become widely known as a quality swim program and under the direction of Coach David Smith is poised to become one of the top teams in Florida Swimming.
Team Philosophy
	The philosophy of North Florida Swimming is to find the right balance of hard work and fun and to encourage excellence through dedication, discipline and respect.
Vision Statement
	The vision is to empower young people to be champions in life through excellence.
Mission Statement
	The mission is to build the best and most comprehensive swimming program by promoting excellence at all levels, retaining quality staff, fostering outstanding volunteer support and encouraging every individual to achieve the highest levels of personal development.
Goals
	To nurture young swimmers at every age group and develop their individual potential. To allow young swimmers to develop as far as their dreams will take them. To teach young swimmers the process of achieving. To encourage them to dream big, help them set realistic goals, promote a strong work ethic, provide support when they struggle, and inspire them to perservere until they succeed. To provide a level of coaching that will lead to the development of world class swimmers, should they aspire. While at the same time allowing beginning swimmers to develop character, self-confidence, and a love for the sport of swimming in an atmosphere of caring and consideration. To encourage parents to actively support both their child and the program on a whole, realizing that their personal investment is a key ingredient to a young person’s success in any endeavor.
Tactics
	The tactics used will be consistent practice and reinforcement of our goals.
NFS Pride
	As a team, North Florida Swimming has good reason to be proud. Our team has a dedicated group of coaches who coach a talented group of swimmers that qualify for the highest levels of competition. These swimmers have awesome parents whose financial and volunteer support is among the best in the US. So congratulations on being a coach, swimmer and parent for one of the best teams anywhere.

News / Events

Meet Sign-up Form (PDF)

March 13-14: 2010 Area 1 & 4 Championship
(*Deadline Tuesday Feb. 23)

April 23-25: Breakers Invitational @ Cocoa Beach (LC)

May 7-9: Bolles School Sharks @ Jacksonville (LC)

May 22-23: EAJ @ Jacksonville (LC)

May 28-30: Fast Lane @ Clermont, Florida (LC)

June 11-13: Trinity Prep @ Winter Park, Florida (LC)

June 25-27: ATAC @ Tallahassee, FL (LC)

July Championship Meets: Swimmers must have qualifying times to attend these meets!

July 15-18: JO's - Hosted by SOY @ Orlando, FL (LC)

July 22-25: Sr. Champs hosted by Sarasota @ Sarasota, FL (LC)

LC = Long Course

* - Entries due to Coach Dave for timely processing.

Practice Schedule

Group	Day	Times
Red	M-F	4:15-5:15
Gold	M-F	4:15-5:15
	Sat	9:15-10:15
JO	M, W	5:15-6:30
	T, Th	5:15-6:45
	F	5:00-6:45
	Sat	10:00-12:30
Sr Elite	M, W	5:15-7:15
	T, Th	5:15-7:30
	F	5:15-6:45
	Sat	10:00-12:15

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