
Build a positive culture within your Club and our LSC, creating Lifetime Practices of Gratitude. Recommended to share with your Club (Coaches, Athletes, & Beyond).
5 Easy Ways for Athletes to Practice Gratitude
#NCSBetter2Gether #WEARENCS
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by Amy Faulk

Build a positive culture within your Club and our LSC, creating Lifetime Practices of Gratitude. Recommended to share with your Club (Coaches, Athletes, & Beyond).
5 Easy Ways for Athletes to Practice Gratitude
#NCSBetter2Gether #WEARENCS
by Amy Faulk
Calling ALL NCS Females (Coaches & Officials)- Asheville, NC –
Save The Date Jan 31 – Feb 1, 2026 for an educational opportunity to collaborate with other women in our LSC growing, learning, and empowering other women in our sport. Be sure to sign up if you are interested in receiving more information about this upcoming event. #NCSBetter2Gether
by Amy Faulk
by Amy Faulk
by Amy Faulk

Sunday, November 2, 2025- Congratulations and Thank You to our A-Team athletes, NCS Camp Staff, and special guest two time Olympic Gold medalist Mark Gangloff and UNC athletes who attended the 2025 NCS A-Team Camp in Hillsborough, NC. We had a fantastic day with 80 athletes in attendance, approximately 85% athletes and coaching staff first time NCS Camp experience, making new friends from across the State, connecting, learning new drills and techniques to becoming the best athlete they can be. Thank You to the NCS Village.
Special Thank You to our NCS coaches Macy Blake (YOTA), Lindsay Takkunen (MOR), Jonathan Brandt (NCAC), Matt Graham (HAC) and Camp Coordinator, Amy Faulk(NCS) for organizing this Camp. Thank You Orange County Sportsplex for hosting our camp. Thank you to Carolina Sports for keeping NCS looking sharp. #NCSBetter2Gether #WEARENCS
by Amy Faulk
by Amy Faulk
The top-20 ranked athletes in each age/gender group are invited to attend the 2026 IMX CAMP to be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at the Greensboro Aquatic Center. To have been ranked, athletes must have completed all the IMX events during the 2025 long course season.

Below are the IMX rankings for the 2025 Long Course season for NCS registered 10, 11, 12, and 13-year-old swimmers. To have been ranked, athletes must have completed all the IMX events during the 2025 long course season. The top-20 athletes in each age/gender group are invited to attend the 2026 IMX CAMP to be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at the Greensboro Aquatic Center.
2026 IMX CAMP 10-year-old QUALIFIERS
2026 IMX CAMP 11-year-old QUALIFIERS
2026 IMX CAMP 12-year-old QUALIFIERS
2026 IMX CAMP 13-year-old QUALIFIERS
2026 IMX CAMP Attendees by Single Age and NCS Club
The 21st-25th ranked athletes on the lists are alternates and will be offered space in the camp should any of the top-20 decline their spot.
The cost to attend the IMX Camp is $120 per swimmer. The application form includes a link to the PayPal page. Alternates should not submit payment unless they are notified that they have been added to the roster. No refunds will be given for camp. The deadline for submitting applications is Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
by Amy Faulk
Westmont, IL – NCS Officials representing at the 2025 World Aquatics. Thanks to each of you for your commitment, dedication, service, and all that you do for our athletes to create a fair environment. Thanks to each of you for all you do for NCS.
From Left to Right: Rob Stevens, Anne Marie Schneider, Mike Trexler, Mike Long
#OFFICIALYAWESOME #NCSVillageStrong #WEARENCS

by Amy Faulk
by Amy Faulk

October 10, is World Mental Health Day, a reminder that mental health matters every single day. Whether you are a coach, athlete, parent, or friend – you can make a difference.
NCS Let’s break the stigma. Let’s Talk about it. #WorldMentalHealthDay #YouAreNotAlone #NCSVillageStrong #NCSBetter2Gether
Mental Health Awareness Communication
Mental Health Guide for Coaches
Team Meeting Support After A Loss
At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life’s challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you’re facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone.