As coaches, we are always looking for ways to improve and best help our swimmers do the same. We are excited to announce that one of Orange Theory Plantation’s coaches will be coming on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning tomorrow (8/26) to run dryland for Seniors and Age Group 1! Coach Mazie is an incredible OTF coach, and we are thrilled that she is here to help us out. She will be running dryland with the Senior group on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30pm-6pm and with Age Group 1 on Thursdays...

How can parents model good teamwork for athletes? Family units are the first teams that children engage with, and the skills that they learn from being part of a family are the skills they will bring to their sports team. But how do you model good teamwork for your athlete at home? Here, Dr. Charron Sumler, TrueSport Expert and Assistant Director of Sport Psychology and Wellness Services at The Ohio State University, explains how parents and caregivers can model good teamwork through house rules, communication, and conflict resolution. Model Conflict...

Is that expensive food really better? When grocery prices seem like they are always on the rise, many caregivers are understandably stressed out when it comes to shopping for their athlete. And there’s plenty of messaging out there that suggests you should spend top dollar on your athlete’s food in order to be a ‘good’ caregiver. According to TrueSport Expert Stephanie Miezin, MS, RD, CSSD, the Director of Nutrition for the NWSL team, KC Current, there are both times when you should—and times when you shouldn’t—worry about buying the more...

Welcome back Piranhas!! We hope that you enjoyed your break and first few days of school! We are now in our school year practice schedule that runs from this month until next June. If there are any changes to this schedule (holidays or winter break), we will update you! Details for each group are listed below: Senior Group (SR) with Coach Terrell: M-F 4-6pm, Sa 8-10am (Morning practices for SR will begin 9/15.) Age Group 1 (AG1) with Coach Erica: M-F 5-6:30pm, Sa 8-10am Age Group 2 (AG2) with Coach...

PST Families, As of July, our city billing will be moving to auto billing. This can be completed by filling out the form linked here or picking it up from our office. If auto billing does not work for you, there is an option for quarterly billing. Similarly, that can be completed by filling out the form linked here or picking it up in our office. (This link has been corrected.) This is a required shift that will need to be completed by July 15th. If you are already on...

The Plantation Swim Team Booster Club has made an investment in the performance of our 14 & Over athletes by purchasing a Corporate Membership at Orange Theory Fitness Plantation. Athletes participating with the Plantation Swim Team can attend workouts at Orange Theory Fitness Plantation at no charge. This studio was founded by PST Alumni, Barbara Volk (she was Barbara Thomas when she swam here & still on our record board!) PST swimmers who have been taking advantage of this opportunity have seen a dramatic improvement in their strength and cardiovascular...

Speedo is looking to cast teams of club swimmers to come together at NOVA Southeastern University for a day of training, racing, good food & good vibes. All swimmers will be wearing Speedo’s new ranges of training & racewear which will be released later this year! Speedo is looking for a group of 5 or more swimmers from PST to make up the team & would be great if they have a good friendship base to really bring the team energy & spirit to the day. This opportunity is paid...

Dear PST Families, With my movement into the Head Age Group role, a search was undertaken to find someone to fill my former role with Age Group 3. You may know him, you may not - Coach Nick was a former lifeguard and water safety instructor on this pool deck for two years where he has worked alongside and assisted our PST coaches with whatever they might need. Coach Nick will be coaching Age Group 3 and assisting Coach Terrell with the Senior Group. As a former swimmer himself, Coach...

Dear PST Families, After Coach Franco announced his departure, there were curiosities surrounding who our Head Age Group Coach would be next. During our search, we discovered a hidden gem in our own office. We are excited to announce that Coach Erica is our new Head Age Group Coach! Coach Erica has been with PST since August of 2021, working with all of the groups over the last four years. Additionally, Coach Erica has been a key part of the interconnectedness of our team. Coach Erica will be working with...

Dear Piranhas Families, It is with great sadness that I wish to inform you that Coach Franco and his wife, Laura, have been presented with an amazing opportunity in Texas that they cannot pass up. Therefore, Coach Franco will be leaving our program February 28. Coach Franco has been integral part of the development and growth our club has seen over the past 3 years, and we will be forever grateful to his dedication and commitment while a member of the Plantation Swim Team. Once a Piranha, Always a Piranha!...