MAFD Swim Team

10/17/2026

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10/01/2026

09/02/2026

MAFD help me welcome back Jon Bell as an assistant coach, Jon started as an assistant at NFC in 2018. Took over as head coach for the Maryville location in 2019 and lead the team until the end of the 2024 season. Took a short break to enjoy the last seasons with Reed.

09/01/2026

Good evening MAFD. We have a new assistant coach. Please welcome Coach Melissa Willis!

Melissa Willis is a lifelong Knoxville swimmer and experienced coach with five years at the NFC Sharks. She competed for ACAC, BLAST/Prime, Farragut High School, and the UT Club Team, earning Southeastern and State‑level qualifications. Melissa stays active through open‑water racing and remains deeply connected to the local swim community, with her daughter, Kari, swimming for Prime Aquatics. She’s known for her positive coaching style and strong focus on technique.

08/26/2026

Good morning swimmers and parents. In case any of you missed it, MAFD has announced our head coach for the 2027 season Coach C from Prime Aquatics.

Coach C is entering his eighth year of coaching with USA Swimming. He began his career in Williston, North Dakota, as Head Coach of the Williston Sea Lions for five years. During that time, he was named North Dakota Coach of the Year twice, North Dakota Coaching Staff of the Year twice, and selected to the Zones team staff twice. He has coached athletes at every level, from beginners to national qualifiers. Since May 2024, Coach C has served as Head Age Group Coach for Prime Aquatics in Alcoa, where he has guided multiple Zones and SES qualifiers and was selected to the Zones staff this past summer.

He holds ASCA Level 3 Performance and Level 5 Education certifications, along with NASM Sports Nutrition and Performance Enhancement Specialist credentials.

08/24/2026

Hello Dolphins! It’s officially official! Coach C from Prime Aquatics will be our head coach beginning summer of 2027!

Coach C is entering his eighth year of coaching with USA Swimming. He began his career in Williston, North Dakota, as Head Coach of the Williston Sea Lions for five years. During that time, he was named North Dakota Coach of the Year twice, North Dakota Coaching Staff of the Year twice, and selected to the Zones team staff twice. He has coached athletes at every level, from beginners to national qualifiers. Since May 2024, Coach C has served as Head Age Group Coach for Prime Aquatics in Alcoa, where he has guided multiple Zones and SES qualifiers and was selected to the Zones staff this past summer.

He holds ASCA Level 3 Performance and Level 5 Education certifications, along with NASM Sports Nutrition and Performance Enhancement Specialist credentials.

07/26/2026

What a fun time we had at CITY MEET! Please share any photos that you have here…

07/25/2026

Dolphins…Good luck today at the 2026 Tom Schuman City Meet finals!
Swim Straight, Swim Fast! 🐬🐬🐬

07/24/2026

Good luck today MAFD swimmers!
Swim straight, Swim Fast! 🐬🐬🐬

07/23/2026

Good luck to our youngest swimmers today at GKAISA City Meet 2026.
Swim Straight, Swim Fast! 🐬🐬🐬