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Join Lori Haas to hear about the Phase Two Expansion of the Regency Facility and how it will benefit NOVA families, our outreach partners and the greater Henrico community. After a brief presentation, take a tour “behind the walls” and check out the unfinished space on the second floor. There will be time for Q&A and information on how to pledge or donate as we all work together to ELEVATE NOVA. All groups will be invited, no need to sign up.

Sunday October 20th 5 pm - Novice Bronze, Novice Silver, Age Group Development Bronze

Sunday November 3rd 3-4 pm or 4-5pm - Novice Gold, Age Group Bronze, Senior Development Bronze, Senior Development Silver

Sunday November 10th 3-4pm or 4-5pm - Age Group Development Silver, Age Group Development Gold, Age Group Silver, Age Group Gold

Sunday November 17th 5-6pm or 6-7pm - Senior Development Gold, Senior Bronze, Senior Silver, Senior Gold, National!

The most significant, dare I say most important, characteristic for success we have discussed as a staff is connection. I recently came across the following quote in a book I was reading on being a champion teammate. It struck me to the core and says it all.

None of us, including me, ever do great things. But we can do small things, with great love, and together we can do something wonderful. - Mother Teresa

I am constantly humbled to be where I am but am continually blessed by the connections that have helped me on my journey. It is my connection with my faith and family that provides the foundation to each day. It is my connection with numerous mentors over my career and those that I work with today that has allowed me to become the coach and leader I am today. It is my connection with my swimmers that fills my heart as I help them grow and watch them realize success.

This quote from Mother Teresa also captures NOVA’s story over the years. It is the small things, the gifts of time, effort and resources, given with great love, that have created the “something wonderful” that is NOVA. The staff, the facilities, the board of trustees are here today because of the connections that have been slowly and faithfully tended to over the years. The circle of giving and the connection that brings serves as the foundation for all that we do.

Individually, the small connections into which we pour ourselves each day matter the most. The swimmer’s connection with their teammates gives them a reason to come to practice every day, can help lift them up after a tough swim and make each success that much sweeter when it is shared with a friend. The swimmer’s connection with their coach lays the foundation of trust that will grow their skills in the water. A parent’s connection with a coach can help them help their swimmer mature in the sport and in life. When we have a partner with whom we can walk through the unknown we can realize more than we ever expected.

Opportunities lay in front of us each day to realize the power of connection. I challenge you to find the power of connection here at NOVA and to see where we can go together!

-Coach David