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Educationally Minded & Dedicated
A highly experienced staff including local Professional/Certified Educators, Coaches (Collegiate, High School, and Youth), Certified Swim Instructors and Lifeguards, Senior and Junior Counselors, Specialty Staff, and Office Personnel. Undergraduate Education Majors are highly sought. All employees have appropriate FBI fingerprint and PA clearances.
Manager/Coach
NICK D’ORAZIO
Club Experience
Nick has been spending his summers with the Flourtown Gators since he was 5 years old. He grew up competing and lifeguarding for FSC during the summers and swam varsity at Archbishop John Carroll High School. He began coaching during college and joined FSC’s staff as an Assistant Coach in 2009. In 2010, he took over as Head Coach. In 2013, in addition to coaching, Nick took over as the Pool Manager. From 2011-2015, Nick was the Head Boys’ Coach at Springfield Township Aquatic Club. The swim team has seen tremendous growth under his leadership, growing from about 30 swimmers to close to 125. When he began, the team was routinely 1-5 or 0-6. In 2019, the swim team had the winningest season in FSC’s history, going 5-1 and from 2023-2025 the FSC Gators were the Liberty League Champs. Nick’s philosophy is that summer swimming should be a fun and memorable experience for all. One of his favorite things is seeing swim team members join the pool staff as lifeguards and staff members.
During the School Year
During the school year, Nick teaches middle school at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy in Chestnut Hill.
Coach
TAREN IGOU
Aquatics Experience
Taren is excited to continue on the FSC coaching staff for his tenth summer. Originally from Palmyra PA (near Hershey), he started swimming at an early age. He is a 2002 graduate of Bloomsburg University where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science. While at Bloomsburg he was a member of the Men’s Swimming and Water Polo Teams. Prior to joining the FSC staff, he coached swimming at Plymouth-Whitemarsh High School and Ply-Mar Swim Club in Plymouth Meeting for the last 8 years. While at PW, the swimmers he coached rewrote the school record board, breaking 15 of the 22 existing records. He also coached 9 State qualifiers and 2 All-Americans.
During the School Year
He currently teaches history at Springfield Township High School where he is the Aquatics Director and a Water Polo Coach. He brings with him a philosophy that emphasizes technical skill development, individual improvement, and above all, fun!
Coach
JOANNA D’ORAZIO
Aquatics Experience
Like her brother, Nick, Joanna grew up swimming for the Flourtown Gators. She was on the coaching staff from 2011-2015, primarily focusing on the pre-competitive team and rejoined the Gators Coaching Staff in 2020. She also coached for Springfield Aquatic Club. Joanna brings her knowledge of swim technique and organizational skills to the team!
During the School Year
Joanna is a former teacher in the Lower Merion School District where she taught elementary and special education. She left teaching to be a stay at home mom to future Gators, Flora and Felicity!
Coach
JULIE RAFALOWSKI- BISTLINE
Aquatics Experience
Coach Julie begins her eleventh season with FSC. Julie grew up swimming for Oreland Swim Club and was a former Springfield Spartan varsity letter winner in swimming and water polo. Julie brings a distinct level of team spirit and camaraderie between swimmers. Julie is married with two boys, Teddy and Logan. Both have been Gators since birth!
During the School Year
Julie has also been an Assistant Swim Coach at Springfield Aquatic Club for the past 12 seasons and also coaches the Springfield Township High School’s team. She also give swim lessons year round!
Coach
BEN GENDRON
Aquatics Experience
After 11 years as an FSC swimmer, Ben is excited to start fifth year on the Gator Coaching Staff. He spent much of his high school years in the pool on both the swimming and water polo teams, and as team captain he led the Springfield Spartans Water Polo team to a state championship. Active in Springfield Aquatic Club since age 7, Ben has always had a passion for helping to develop young swimmers. He is eager to bring his enthusiasm and excitement to the FSC pool deck this summer!
During the School Year
Ben graduated from Penn State University and is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Education. The past two years Ben has worked at Springfield Township High School as a teacher's aide and assistant water polo coach.
Coach
OLIVIA IGOU
Aquatics Experience
Olivia has been competitively swimming since she was 8 years old, swimming for the Gators and for the Springfield Township Aquatic Club. She swam varsity and played varsity water polo at Springfield Township High School, graduating in 2025. She’s helped with the pre-team for the past three summers and is excited to begin coaching full-time!
During the School Year
Olivia is a student at Bloomsburg University studying exercise science and swims on their team.