Fountain Valley High School
17816 Bushard St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Fountain Valley High School opened a brand new pool in the summer of 2024, providing an amazing opportunity for NOVA to continue partnering with and supporting the Fountain Valley area. As one of four NOVA program locations, the Fountain Valley location is centrally located in Orange County and provides both age group and senior level coaching expertise.
To view the welcome packet for the Fountain Valley location, please click here. This packet contains all the information new families to this location will need to know to be successful and become part of the team.
** NOVA also offers programs in at the Los Caballeros Sports and Racquet Club in Fountain Valley. These programs include NOVA's Learn-to-swim program, Pre-Competitive program, Jr. Guard Prep, and Jump-Start program. For more information please visit the NOVA Swim School website.
Practice Groups
The below tables are the general guidelines and expectations for various groups. Some practice groups may not list all details, and each group may adjust their expectations based on coaches preference. Please discuss expecations for your swimmer with your coach.
Developmental (8 and unders):
Coaches
Developmental
Head Coach: Stephanie Strom
Bronze Age Group:
| GROUP |
AGE |
STANDARDS |
ATTENDANCE |
WORKOUTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRONZE 1 |
9 - 12 YEARS OLD |
LEGAL STROKES (50 YRD/METER) |
60% | 5 AFTERNOONS |
| BRONZE 2 |
9 - 12 YEARS OLD | 3 NAT’L. B TIMES IN 3 DIFFERENT STROKES | 60% | 5 AFTERNOONS |
Bronze Senior Group:
| GROUP |
AGE |
STANDARDS |
ATTENDANCE |
WORKOUTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENIOR BRONZE |
13+ |
LEGAL STROKES (50 YRD/METER) |
60% | 5 AFTERNOONS |
Coaches
Age Group & Senior Bronze
Head Coach: Oscar Cruz
Silver Age Group:
| GROUP |
AGE |
STANDARDS |
ATTENDANCE |
WORKOUTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SILVER 1 |
9 - 11 YEARS OLD |
5 NAT’L. BB TIMES IN 3 DIFFERENT STROKES |
85% | 5 AFTERNOONS + SAT MORNINGS |
| SILVER 2 |
11 - 13 YEARS OLD |
5 NAT’L. B TIMES IN 3 DIFFERENT STROKES |
85% |
5 AFTERNOONS + SAT MORNINGS |
Silver Senior Group:
| GROUP |
AGE |
STANDARDS |
ATTENDANCE |
WORKOUTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENIOR SILVER |
13+ |
3 NAT’L. BB TIMES |
85% | 5 AFTERNOONS + SAT MORNINGS |
Coaches
Age Group Silver I & II
Head Silver Coach: Geza Futo Tendai
Senior Silver
Head Coach: Andrew Koustik
Gold Age Group:
| GROUP |
AGE |
STANDARDS |
ATTENDANCE |
WORKOUTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOLD 1 |
9 - 10 YEARS OLD |
3 SPRING AG TIMES |
90% | 5 AFTERNOONS + SAT MORNINGS |
| GOLD 2 |
11 - 12 YEARS OLD |
3 SPRING AG TIMES |
90% |
5 AFTERNOONS + SAT MORNINGS |
| GOLD 3 |
13 - 14 YEARS OLD |
3 SPRING AG TIMES |
90% |
5 AFTERNOONS + SAT MORNINGS |
Gold Senior Group:
| GROUP |
AGE |
STANDARDS |
ATTENDANCE |
WORKOUTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENIOR GOLD 1 |
13+ |
2 SECTIONAL BONUS TIMES |
90% | 5 AFTERNOONS + SAT MORNINGS |
| SENIOR GOLD 2 |
13+ |
2 SECTIONAL TIMES |
95% |
AM & PM PER COACH |
Coaches
Senior Gold I & II
Site Head Coach: Nathan Wilcox
Competition Calendar 2025-2026 (.pdf)
Age Group Gold I & II
Head Coach: Geza Futo Tendai
Age Group Gold III
Head Coach: Andrew Koustik
