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Downs Farm Swim Team
Head Swim Coach: Joe Fitzgerald
Coach Joe grew up swimming for Pomona Swim Club, then swam competitively throughout high school and college. Joe graduated from Temple University with a bachelor's degree in Accounting in 2020. While at Temple, Joe served as Treasurer for the Club Swim Team in 2017, and President from 2018-2020. Joe has been coaching swimming for the last 7 years, at Pomona Swim Club, Father Judge High School, and Jersey Wahoo’s. For the past 2 years, Joe has served as the Head Coach for the Gold Select II & Senior II Group at South Jersey Aquatic Club.
Assistant Swim Coach: Anthony Ferraro
Coach Anthony started his swimming career with the Old Orchard Otters, where he was a part of their team from 2008 until 2022. He also swam for Cherry Hill East starting in 2018, where he was the team's captain during his senior year, helping to lead them to 3 consecutive state titles! He currently swims for the Montclair State University RedHawks, where he is preparing for his bachelor's degree in psychology. This is Anthony's second year coaching, and he can't wait to return for another fun summer here at Downs Farm!
Assistant Swim Coach: Kyra Suleski
Kyra has been a competitive swimmer for over 10 years. She has had the privilege of swimming under some of the best coaches in the South Jersey area and has attended multiple clinics with Rowdy Gaines and David Marsh. Kyra enjoys helping all ages improve their techniques and love to coach. She is currently a a senior at Lenape high school and has been the manager for their swim team for the past 2 seasons. She is a USA certified coach and has been coachng over at Blue Wave Aquatics since September.
2025 Practice Schedule
| AGES | 5/27 - 6/20 | 6/23 - 7/18 |
| 13 - 18 | 4:00pm - 5:30pm | 8:00am -9:30am |
| 9 - 12 | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | 9:30am - 10:30am |
| 8 & under | 6:30pm - 7:15pm | 10:30am - 11:30am |
| Kickboarders | Starts 6/2 6:30 - 7:15p |
10:30am - 11:30am |
| Afternoon Only (All Ages) | go with ages above | Mon/Tues/Thurs 6:00pm - 7:15pm |
2025 Swim Team "A" Meet Schedule
| DATE | MEET | HOME/AWAY |
| June 14th | DFSC Time Trials | Home |
| June 21st | vs Old Orchard | Away |
| June 28th | vs Woodstream | Home |
| Wednesday, July 2nd *Note Date Change* |
vs. Sunnybrook | Home |
| July 12th | vs. Haddon Glen (Senior Meet) | Home |
| July 19th | vs. Cherry Valley | Away |
| Date | Meet | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|
| June 25th | vs. Woodbine | Home |
| Saturday, July 5th *Note Date Change* |
Dolphin Blue & White | Home |
| July 9th | vs. Willowdale | Away |
| July 16th | vs. Pomona | Away |
