Mission Statement
Driven by a purpose greater than victory
FSA strives to have the best interest of every individual's long term success in mind by being positioned to support our athletes: athletic, academic, creative, and mental health. The Four Pillars of Health work together to create the greatest overall success for each individual.
We strive to empower three groups in every child's swim journey: the Coach, the Athlete, and the Family. FSA is driven by a purpose greater than victory. We believe that an athlete's true measure lies not in the final time, but in the dedication and character they build every single day.
The 4 Pillars of Health
Athletic Health
Academic Health
Creative Health
Mental Health
D.E.E.P.
Duty: the promise of support
Duty is our foundational promise to the individual. We move beyond short-term wins to prioritize the "long-term success" of our athletes. This means coaches, athletes, and families share a responsibility to protect and nurture the Four Pillars of Health (athletic, academic, creative, and mental health), ensuring every child is supported as a whole person.
It means embracing your role as a teammate of others and honoring commitments to support each teammate's pursuit of their unique version of shared excellence and the FSA Mission.
Excellence: the measure of character
We believe excellence is found in "dedication and character," not just the clock. Excellence is unique to each athlete yet shared with their teammates. Excellence is the standard we set for ourselves every single day and the commitment to our values of Duty, Excellence, Empowerment, and Partnership.
Athletes are empowered to understand and strive for their own version of excellence in the pool, in the classroom, and in their own personal growth.
Empowerment: the strength of the Four Pillars
We strive to empower our athletes by focusing on their holistic health: athletic, academic, creative, and mental. By providing the tools to succeed in these areas, we give every athlete the confidence to achieve their version of Excellence.
Empowerment means taking ownership of one's own swim journey and, in partnership with Coaches, Athletes, and Families, acknowledging, supporting, and sharing in the journey of those around you.
Partnership: the unity of three groups
Success at FSA is a collaborative effort between the Coach, the Athlete, and the Family. When these groups are in alignment supporting the 4 pillars, they create a support system stronger than any individual could build alone.
We look to promote the "synergy" of these three groups to create a positive, high-performance environment. When we act as partners, we ensure the athlete has the strongest possible foundation for success.
The FSA Value Framework
Value | Focus | Connection to Mission |
|---|---|---|
Duty | Responsibility | Supporting the long-term success of the individual and our teammates |
Excellence | Character | Unique and shared amongst individuals, teammates, and the FSA program |
Empowerment | Growth | Taking ownership of one's own swim journey |
Partnership | Synergy | The harmony between Coach, Athlete, and Family |
Swim with the Falcons
Evaluations for the 2026-27 fall season are taking place now.
