The Less You Know; Strength Is in The Struggle How struggling can help you learn If I had a plan for doing well in seventh grade, it was this: memorize and regurgitate. But my English teacher, Mr. Gibbons, wasn’t very cooperative. He would assign an Emily Dickinson poem and ask the class, “What does it mean?” I didn’t know the answer, and he wouldn’t feed it to us. He would wrinkle his brow and say, “Hmmm,” like he was wondering what the poem meant, too. After a while, my classmates...

Mar 25, 2024 7 TEAM NEWSLETTER Office Hours: Mon-Thurs: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm; Fri: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Office Phone: (281) 969-8759 #BeFCST Website Links Competitive Team Practice Schedules FCST Pools and Parking League/Learn To Swim/Tri Masters Contact Verification FCST Equipment List Social Media: Facebook Instagram Contact Us Team Accounts & Billing HR & Administration Volunteer Coordinator Team Merchandise Distribution List Removal *If you are no longer affiliated with the team and would like to be removed. Contact [email protected] First Day of Practice Mar 18; please visit the...

Pre-Senior 1 Swimmer Jaya Sheth authored a fantatic digital book on the importance of nutrition in swimming. It also comes wtih recipes for families to make together!: Fuel For Champions: Empowering Young Swimmers And Beyond - CLICK HERE for the free digital book!

Mar 18, 2024 7 TEAM NEWSLETTER Office Hours: Mon-Thurs: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm; Fri: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Office Phone: (281) 969-8759 #BeFCST Website Links Competitive Team Practice Schedules FCST Pools and Parking League/Learn To Swim/Tri Masters Contact Verification FCST Equipment List Social Media: Facebook Instagram Contact Us Team Accounts & Billing HR & Administration Volunteer Coordinator Team Merchandise Distribution List Removal *If you are no longer affiliated with the team and would like to be removed. Contact [email protected] First Day of Practice Mar 18; please visit the...

2024 Sectionals March 7-10th – Northwest ISD Aquatic Center First Colony Swim Team made their way up to Justin, TX this past weekend to compete at the SC Sectionals Championships to swim against some of the fastest swimmers across the country. From California to Louisiana, and Oregon to Hawaii, there was plenty of representation for FCST to race against at this high level meet. 9 sessions in total through four days of competition and FCST was able to place 9th overall(2nd placed Gulf Team). Our team leader in points for...

Mar 11, 2024 7 TEAM NEWSLETTER Office Hours: Mon-Thurs: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm; Fri: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Office Phone: (281) 969-8759 #BeFCST Website Links Competitive Team Practice Schedules FCST Pools and Parking League/Learn To Swim/Tri Masters Contact Verification FCST Equipment List Social Media: Facebook Instagram Contact Us Team Accounts & Billing HR & Administration Volunteer Coordinator Team Merchandise Distribution List Removal *If you are no longer affiliated with the team and would like to be removed. Contact [email protected] Spring Break Mar 9-17: No practice FCST Fundraiser: Thank...

What is the importance of taking a break/ resting the body? Here at First Colony Swim Team we create opportunity to merge passion and commitment with expertise resulting in the highest level of personal performance. At the same time, we are conscious and planning for the long-term development of the student-athlete. As we head into the last half of our championship meets we, as coaches, would like to take the time and explain why it is important for your student-athlete to take a break away from the pool during the...

First Place for FCST at the 2024 Gulf 13&Over Champs Meet! A win for both Men and Women and in Combined by over 1,200 points over second place! 1st Place First Colony Swim Team : 4,090.5 points 2nd Place Sharks Swim Club : 2,816 points 3rd Place Pearland Aquatics : 1,578.5 points Congratulations to all FCST swimmers that traveled to Friendswood, TX this past weekend to race for two and a half days in a Prelims/Finals Meet against eight other teams and for winning, by 1,274.5 points, over the hosting...

Mar 4, 2024 7 TEAM NEWSLETTER Office Hours: Mon-Thurs: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm; Fri: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Office Phone: (281) 969-8759 #BeFCST Website Links Competitive Team Practice Schedules FCST Pools and Parking League/Learn To Swim/Tri Masters Contact Verification FCST Equipment List Social Media: Facebook Instagram Contact Us Team Accounts & Billing HR & Administration Volunteer Coordinator Team Merchandise Distribution List Removal *If you are no longer affiliated with the team and would like to be removed. Contact [email protected] See below for Meet deadlines Spring Break Mar 9-17:...

5 Meal Planning Tips for Sports Parents Before you know it, the weekend is coming to a close and it’s time to get your youth athlete ready for the busy week ahead. Meal planning is not only a popular trend in the healthy living world, but also a tool many moms and dads have added to their arsenal for making the week go by a little smoother. Planning meals ahead helps you save time and money, but also ensures your family is eating healthy and you’re not caught in a...