FCST Team Newsletter: FCST WINS FIRST AMERICAN JUNIOR NATIONAL CLASSIC! - Congratulations to the FCST Team for winning the American Junior National Classic! The 14 FCST swimmers had a magical final session to seal their come from behind victory on the very last event of the meet!  The win couldn’t be any closer as the team Won the Combined Championship by 1 POINT.  The Combined Championship was won by every swimmer making every swim count.  The team was ALL-IN all week and the victory could not have been sweeter.  Please be on the look out for...

FCST Team Newsletter: Mental Toughness by Coach Mandy As we prepare to dive head first into long course season, I hear a few concerns from parents and swimmers, alike. “Our youngest swimmers can swim long course?!” “Coach Mandy, the pool is so long!” Our staff recently attended an annual coaches clinic. One of the presenters works with clients such as Ryan Lochte, Katie Meili, and Misty Hyman, as well as collegiate and high school athletes. She asked a large group of her athletes, “What are you thinking behind the blocks?” The overwhelming...

FCST Team Newsletter: 2018 Long Course (LC) Pre Order - Make sure to get your FCST team apparel. Please email to [email protected] by March 20th. CLICK HERE for the form.   2018 Long Course Opt-in-forms - Make sure to review and fill out the opt-in-form by March 20th! Please turn them in to your lead coach. ​Senior Groups (Senior 1, 2, and Elite) - CLICK HERE Age Groups (AG1, 2, 3, Pre-Senior 1, 2, 3) - CLICK HERE Developmental (White, Red, Blue 1 and 2) - CLICK HERE Spring Schedules: Please note the current schedule is in place until the posted dates...

 2018 Short Course TAGS Championship March 1 - 4 , 2018  Woodlands, Texas The Woodlands was a very exciting place to be this past weekend where the fastest 14 and Unders from the state of Texas all came together for the 2018 Short Course Texas Age Group Championships.  First Colony Swim Team took 32 athletes to the competition this past weekend for an outstanding Team Performance.  FCST came away with an 11th place finish with a very young group of athletes which makes the future even more exciting for seasons to come....

FCST Team Newsletter:   2018 Long Course (LC) Pre Order - Make sure to get your FCST team apparel. Please print and return or email to [email protected] by March 20th. CLICK HERE for the form.   Champs II Meet Summary -  A fantastic weekend of racing and team spirit. Regardless of the event, FCST consistently was the loudest and proudest on deck! CLICK HERE for the summary. Champs III Meet Summary - The Pearland Natatorium was a very exciting place to be this past weekend with many FCST swimmers achieving Personal Best Times...

 2018 Short Course Champs III  February 23 -25 , 2018  Pearland, Texas The Pearland Natatorium was a very exciting place to be this past weekend with many FCST swimmers achieving Personal Best Times as well as cuts for next level meets.  It was a 3 day swim meet with Finals Sessions that were beyond entertaining.  FCST had 55 athletes that gave an outstanding effort throughout the entire weekend.  The team ended up getting 2nd overall while still focusing on multiple championship meets ahead.  Many new TAGS qualifying swims along with new American Junior National...

2018 Short Course Champs II February 16 -18 , 2018  Katy, Texas FCST Places 2nd Overall! A fantastic weekend of racing and team spirit. Regardless of the event, FCST consistently was the loudest and proudest on deck! We had numerous swimmers place top 16 and a big groups place top 8 at the meet. Because of the hard work done through out the season FCST swimmer's brought back a lot of ribbons and medals! The meet was kicked off by some awesome 500 Freestyles from all the age groups. The comradery between 11 - 12 girls...

FCST Team Newsletter:   Spring Schedules: Please note the current schedule is in place until the posted dates below  Blue 1 A & B, Blue 2, AG1, 2, and 3, Pre-Senior 2 and 3, and all Senior groups, practice times will change April 2nd. CLICK HERE for the spring schedule. White A & B, Red A & B, and Pre-Senior 1, practice time and facility change will occur on April 30th. CLICK HERE for the spring schedule.  New Territory groups, practice time and facility change will occur on April 30th. CLICK HERE...

FCST Team Newsletter: Dryland's Function in Championship Meets Written by Coach Markell Lyng, BS, FAFS, FMR, CSCS Dryland Director First Colony Swim Team FCST proudly trains our swimmers functionally on land throughout the entire season. The season is carefully planned and periodized according to in season meets and Championship Meets. As we approach Championship Meets the workouts will change both in and out of in the water, this is often called Meet Prep, Race Preparation, Championship Season or Taper. Swimmers often hear the term "taper" and think they should be resting and not work...

FCST Team Newsletter: Dryland's Function in Championship Meets Written by Coach Markell Lyng, BS, FAFS, FMR, CSCS Dryland Director First Colony Swim Team FCST proudly trains our swimmers functionally on land throughout the entire season. The season is carefully planned and periodized according to in season meets and Championship Meets. As we approach Championship Meets the workouts will change both in and out of in the water, this is often called “Meet Prep”, “Race Preparation”, “Championship Season” or “Taper”.  Swimmers often hear the term "taper” and think they should be...