Coach Gretchen is entering her 3rd season as the head coach and has dedicated an impressive 34 years to coaching the F.A.S. T summer club team. In addition to her role with F.A.S.T., Coach G is also the head coach of the La Grange Leopard High School Swim Team. This past high school season, she led her team to incredible achievements, including 26 broken school records, the most swimmers ever advancing to regionals, and even a relay team that made it all the way to the STATE finals!

With decades of experience and a true passion for the sport, Coach G is all about sharing her love for swimming with every swimmer she coaches. Her dedication to developing strong, skilled athletes is evident in her approach to training and her ability to bring out the best in her swimmers. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced swimmer, Coach Gretchen is excited to work with you and help you achieve your personal goals.

This will be Coach Sequoya's 3rd season serving as assistant coach for F.A.S.T. Coach Sequoya is a passionate coach with a deep connection to swimming. She swam competitively in her youth and now shares that love of the sport with her two girls, both of whom are on the swim team. Coach Sequoya is also a dedicated professional. She serves as the Lead Dyslexia Specialist for Gonzales ISD, where she works tirelessly to support students' learning and development. Coach Sequoya has an analytical approach to swimming. Her favorite part of the sport is diving into stroke analysis and training techniques. With an exceptional eye for detail, she is committed to helping swimmers refine their skills and reach their full potential.

She believes in the power of technique and is excited to share her knowledge with each swimmer, helping them grow their love for the sport along the way. Coach can't wait to work with you and help you develop as a swimmer.

FAST is excited to have Coach Jay return for his second year on the coaching lineup! A former FAST swimmer himself, Jay has been a longtime supporter of the team, cheering from the sidelines with his family for many years. As a dedicated swim dad, he's been deeply involved, with his kids swimming last year and continuing their journey this season!

With previous coaching experience and a kind, supportive approach, Jay is a perfect fit alongside Coach Gretchen and Coach Sequoya. His passion for swimming and commitment to the team continue to make a positive impact on our swimmers.