2024 Coaches

HEAD COACH

Clyde Smith

Hello Sharks! My name is Clyde Smith. A former swimmer (anything but breaststroke) current swim coach and a family man. I have a wife (non-swimmer) and 6 children all of them not swimming. Athletes outside the pool, I guess. We also have 2 dogs (husky and a pound puppy) and a cat (that my wife was gracious enough to let us rescue). Needless to say our house is full. I like to consider myself a laid back kind of guy but my swimmers know when we need to get the work done. I have coached in South Dakota, Kansas and Virginia. I grew up in Lynchburg and swam with the YMCA Piranhas and Peakland Otters. So, I am back to my roots here in Lynchburg. My brother and I have swim records here in Virginia. Some have been broken while some have not.

ASSISTANT COACH

Grace Warren

Hello Sharks! My name is Grace Warren and this is my second year as a coach of the Farmington swim team. I have been swimming for over 10 years not only at Farmington, but at the Lynchburg YMCA and now at college. I love to teach people about the sport and see the progression of swimmers during this summer program!

ASSISTANT COACH

JC Gordon

Hello Sharks! My name is JC Gordon and I have been competitively swimming for 14 years. Thanks to the support of amazing coaches, friends, and family I have been able to accomplish many of my dreams in swimming. Including 4 YMCA national championships, 4 Virginia state championships, 2 time all American, and I am also committed to swim at Virginia Tech. These accomplishments give me the confidence and the opportunity to give back to the sport that I love so much. I am looking forward to my third year of coaching at the Farmington Sharks!!

ASSISTANT COACH

Gabe Provost

Hello Sharks! My name is Gabe Provost and I am thrilled to be your swim coach this season. With 10 years of swimming experience and 1 year of coaching under my belt, I am dedicated to helping each swimmer reach their full potential. My journey in swimming includes winning regions in high school, competing at states, and achieving a remarkable 3rd place in states in a 200 freestyle relay. These experiences have shaped me into a passionate and driven coach who is committed to your success. I am looking forward to an exciting season ahead with all the swimmers on the team. In addition to coaching the Farmington Sharks, I also offer private swim lessons. Feel free to approach me after practice with any questions or to schedule a lesson.

Let’s dive in, work hard, and make this a fantastic swim season together!