"Excellence in Life Through Excellence in Swimming"

The Vision of the Idaho Falls Swim Team is to provide an environment where youth can reach their personal swimming goals, from learning to swim to national level competition. Guiding swimmers as they translate values and skills developed in swimming into life skills is an integral part of our commitment to youth.

To fulfill our vision, the Idaho Falls Swim Team will:

• Provide Skillful Instruction and Practice
• Present the Opportunity for Training and Competition
• Develop Physical Capabilities
• Cultivate Mental and Emotional Growth
• Encourage Coach and Peer Mentoring
• Foster Healthy Friendships
• Enhance Parent/Child Relationships
• Build Team Spirit
• Teach Sportsmanship
• Practice Responsible Team Management
• Participate as a Member of USA Swimming
• Promote Fun!

Some suggested items for the strategy:

• Full time professional coaching
• Mentoring, both upwards and downwards
• Recruiting
• Sound Fiscal Policies
• Foster and Encourage Parental Involvement
• Enhance Community Involvement
• Use role models such as college kids to help coach
• Cultivate good press relationships