FAST Training Groups

Florence Area Swim Team is a competitive swim team for high school age and younger that encourages swimmers at every level to better themselves in pursuit of personal excellence, both in and out of the pool. FAST’s goal is to have groups that will accommodate a new swimmer at any age or stage of their swimming development. Our coaches are motivated to connect all groups as one team, encouraging swimmers to seek self-improvement, fun, and to experience the special camaraderie that comes with being part of a team.

White Group, coached by Tim Shannon, Jesse Gomezcoello

  • Designed for ages 5-10, but also includes older swimmers who are novice (ages 11 and up)
  • Swimmers in this group must be able to complete 50 yards swimming any 2 strokes.
  • Swimmers work on learning legal strokes, improving technique, and building endurance.
  • Swimmers are encouraged to try at least two swim meets throughout the year.

Red Group I, coached by Jesse Gomezcoello, Tim Shannon

  • Designed for swimmers ages 9-18, promotion approved by coach.
  • Swimmers should be able to complete 6 x 50’s Free at 1:30 or faster, as well as swim a legal 100 IM to join the group. 
  • Swimmers are encouraged to participate in at least three meets throughout the year.

Red Group II, coached by Jesse Gomezcoello

  • Designed for swimmers ages 9-18, promotion approved by coach.
  • Swimmers should be able to complete 5 x 100’s Free at 2:15 or faster, as well as swim a legal 200 IM to join the group. 
  • Swimmers are encouraged to participate in at least three meets throughout the year.

Varsity Blue, coached by Kinsey Brand, Stephanie Tsalwa

  • Designed for High School swimmers Grades 9-12 who want to stay in shape for High School Season; promotion approved by coach.
  • Swimmers should be able to complete 6x100’s Free at 1:50 or faster, 4x100’s Flutter Kick at 2:30 or faster, as well as swim a legal 200 IM to join the group.
  • Must be able to handle a minimum of 2,500 yds per practice at beginning of season.
  • Swimmers are encouraged to keep their attendance level above 50% for optimal fitness, and to participate in at least three meets throughout the year to maintain their racing skills for High School.

Blue Group I, coached by Kinsey Brand, Stephanie Tsalwa

  • Designed for swimmers ages 13-18 (with exception for 12-year old’s who have Sectional cuts); promotion approved by coach.
  • Swimmers should be able to complete 8x100’s Free at 1:40 or faster, 6x100’s Flutter Kick at 2:10 or faster, as well as 5x200’s IM at 3:45 or faster, to join the group. 
  • Must be able to handle a minimum of 3,500 yds per practice at the beginning of the season.
  • Swimmers are expected to keep a monthly attendance level at or above 70% and participate in at least 3 swim meets in the fall/winter season and 2 swim meets in the summer season.
  • Swimmers should already have, be near, and/or have a strong desire to achieve State Cuts for their current age group.

Blue Group II, coached by Kinsey Brand, Stephanie Tsalwa

  • Designed for swimmers ages 15-18; promotion approved by coach.
  • Swimmers should be able to complete 10x100’s Free at 1:20 or faster for boys, and 1:25 or faster for girls, 8x100’s Flutter Kick at 1:45 or faster, as well as 5x200’s IM at 3:00 or faster for boys, and 3:10 or faster for girls to join the group. 
  • Must be able to handle a minimum of 4,500 yds per practice at the beginning of the season.
  • Swimmers are expected to keep an attendance level at or above 80% and participate in at least 4 swim meets in the fall/winter season and 3 swim meets in the summer season.
  • Swimmers must have at least one State Cut to join this group, as well as a strong desire to achieve Sectional Cuts. Some (not all) swimmers may be working towards swimming in college.