What does PAC mean to you: PAC is something that's been a part of my life for a very long time. Most of it, in fact. Even when I was a kid, I knew the effect that swimming in my area could have on me. It meant putting in the time, effort, and frustration that can come with swimming. But it also meant meeting new people, that sweet feeling of triumph when you beat a time, even if it's only by a millisecond. When I got older, I started to coach, mostly because of my dad but also because I knew I was attached to this community. And the people here accepted me with open arms. I got older, and wiser, and more confident, and a lot of my personal growth comes from swimming. I still consider PAC to be a major contributor to why I love working with kids, and why I want to teach. So honestly, my feelings about PAC are really just about paying it back; I want every single swimmer, parent, and coach to get the positive effects that I got and continue to feel the effects of. So PAC is my pride, a moral obligation, a hobby, and a joy bringer all in one. So, to paraphrase, PAC means a whole lot to me; it's just hard to put it into words.  =š
Goals for the summer: Get those time drops and have a blast! >G

Off the pool deck you like to: Cycle, fold origami, harass people about honeybees =
Favorite song: “Holding Out For A Hero” by Bonnie Tyler >¸‍B
Favorite food: Sushi and Pulled Pork (not together)

We’re very excited to have Coach Chris back again this summer and look forward to all the new ideas he has for our Gator Gang!  =O<û =O<û =O<û

What does PAC mean to you: First and foremost we are a family and have been a supportive community for the past 20 years. Swimmers grow up to be coaches and are on deck to have fun, listen, and teach the same way they learned as baby gators. It’s a program that nurtures athletes of all different abilities, helping them reach their personal goals. I’ve been apart of the team for as long as I can remember and it has definitely shaped the person I am today.
Goals for the summer: Gator chomp some of our competition! And have a little fun with new creative practices! =

Off the pool deck you like to: Exercise (mostly out of the water now >u), take trips with friends, and hangout with family
Favorite song: Alligator Crocodile... <¶
Favorite food: Pizza  and/or buffalo chicken anything
Favorite movie: The Goonies
Favorite quote: “You missed it... GO” -former PAC coach Hayden Sandt

No one else rocks the Gator suit like our Coach Dan does!  =š = =š We are so excited to have him back on deck again this summer!

What Does PAC Mean To You: PAC has always defined my summer, and I wouldn't have it any other way! It has given me my closest friends and the opportunity to coach, and that’s more than I could ever ask for.  =š
Goals For The Summer: turn the team into a bunch of beasts!  =ª

Off The Pool Deck I Like To: When I’m not on the pool deck I like to go thrifting and hang out with my friends.
Favorite Song: “Brandy, You’re a Fine Girl” <¼
Favorite Movie: Once Upon A Time In Hollywood  <¬
Favorite Food: The Perk’s fish tacos  <.
Favorite Quote: “Jenna put whatever you want here, I can’t think of a quote”  >#

We are so lucky to get The King of the Baby Gators back again this summer! Since he could not think of a quote, leave a comment with one that you think suits our Coach Ian!  =

What PAC means to me: PAC gave me some of my bestest friends in life. I have never been apart of a group quite like this one, where I can consider everyone on the team family. PAC has given me confidence, laughs and determination in life and I am excited to continue being a part of giving that to my gators  =š
Goals for the Summer: Have a fun summer with all my PAC kids and avoid that farmers tan those coaching shirts are going to give me hahah!  =v

Off the Pool Deck I like to: Hang out with friends, go to the beach, eat a lot of buffalo wings and watch my fav summer show big brother!
Fav song: Sunflower by Post Malone  <;
Fav food: Buffalo wings with extra chunky blue cheese =
Fav movie: Grown Ups <¥
Fav quote: Me: “Ian what did you do in the Pitt Talent Show?” Coach Ian: “I juggled and sang ‘I just can’t wait to be King’.”  >

We are SO excited to have Rachel join the PAC staff this summer! She is going to bring the FUN but she will also keep these Gators moving! Let’s see if she can steal the Selfie Queen title away from another certain coach.... >3 >#

Goals For The Summer: coaching and breaking 50 seconds in 100 free and going sub minute in 100 fly  >/
What Does PAC Mean To You: PAC is kind of my place to relax and train with my friends in a less competitive environment. Its kind of like a family in that it’s more about how we can make the team better as a whole rather than just focusing on your own events, so honestly it’s just a lot of fun. =š

Off deck I like to: work out, play video games, hang with friends, or social distance  <® <Ë‍B >=‍B
Favorite song: Let’s groove by earth, wind, and fire =z
Favorite food: chicken Fajitas  <[
Favorite movie: Jim Carrey’s The Mask  >#
Quote: “Set a goal so big that you can’t achieve it until you grow into the person who can” =ª

Julian will be one of our practice coaches for the younger swimmers, as he will be working towards his own swimming goals during the meets. I know there are quite a few of the Littles who will be VERY happy to have Coach Julian back on deck this summer.  =