The Program

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Level of Play
Varsity

Making the Team
There are no try-outs for the team.

Swim Practices
Monday (7:15-8:30pm) The Lakes Country Club Pool

Tuesday and Thursday (6-7am) Thomas Worthington Pool

Friday (4-5pm) The Lakes Country Club

Sundays (2:30-4pm) The Lakes Country Club

Weightlifting/Conditioning
Monday and Wednesday (6-7am) St. Francis DeSales Weight Room

Diving Practices
Thursday night 7-8pm @ Jefferson Country Club
Saturday morning 9-10am @ Jefferson Country Club
Jefferson Country Club Address: 7271 Jefferson Meadows Dr, Blacklick, OH 43004

The Lakes Address: 6740 Worthington Rd, Westerville, OH 43082
North YMCA Address:
1640 Sandalwood Pl, Columbus, OH 43229

Practice Schedule
Pre-season conditioning begins the last week of September at the school with running, weightlifting, and pylometrics. Water-based practices begin in November.

The majority of the swim meets are swum in Columbus and surrounding areas. However, the swimmers have the opportunity to participate in the Canton Invitational and the State meet, if they have qualifying times, which are held at the CT Branin Natatorium. The season consists of duel meets and invitationals with the statewide tournament beginning in February 11 at the sectional meet. Incoming freshmen will receive information upon acceptance into St. Francis DeSales High School.


Coaching Staff

Ryan buechner '01 
Boys Head Coach

Contact:  buechner@desales.co

Experience:
11th Year at SFD
23nd Year Overall

Alma Mater:
The Ohio State University

Hannah Shoemaker '17 
Girls Head Coach

Contact:  shoemaker@desales.co

Experience:
2nd Year at SFD

Alma Mater:

SELENE KELLEY - Diving Coach

ERIN WIDDOES - Assistant Coach