Team Practice Hours

Mon-Wed-Fri

4:00pm - 8:00pm

Tues-Thurs

4:00pm - 6:00pm

Sunday

7:00am - 9:00am

Actual practice hours vary depending on group selection

Contact Information

Postal Address:

P.O. Box 671
East Moriches, NY 11940

Head Coach:

Rick Ferriola
(631) 878-1424
liecoach@aol.com

Head Coach:

Rob Ortof
rortof@nyc.rr.com

Webmaster:

express@usswim.net

Team Tryouts

By appointment only.  For more information, call 631-878-1424.

All children ages 6 and up are welcome.  No previous experience is necessary.  Bring bathing suit and towel.  Locker room facilities are available for changing and showering.  Each child will be individually evaluated by our professional coaching staff.

Directions

Hofstra University Swim Center
Hempstead, NY

Exit M4 off Meadowbrook Parkway, Hempstead Turnpike West.

Continue west on Hempstead Turnpike - turn right on to the North side of Hofstra.

Turn right at first road on campus and pool is located in the Physical Activities Building directly in front of you on the right.  Park on the left.

Our Coaching Staff

Head Coach - Rick Ferriola

Rick Ferriola has been coaching competitive swimming for more than 22 years.  He has been at Hofstra now for 17 years and along with his coaching staff has developed one of the top teams in the Metro region.

National level athletes as well as novice level swimmers have achieved much success as a result of being a team member at Express.  This past summer, Express had five individuals qualify for the Speedo Sectional Championships.

Head Coach - Robert Ortof

Robert has been coaching in the metro area for more than 27 years.  He has coached many swimmers to the Junior National and Senior National level.  He is rated as one of the top coaches in the country and has been a tremendous addition to our staff.

Assistant Coach - Gail Wakefield

Gail will be going into her tenth year as coach of the Express swim team.  The proud mom of two teenagers, Gail helps develop our ten year and under swimmers.  Her patience and caring approach towards our young swimmers along with her knowledge of stroke technique has given her much success.

Assistant Coach - Zhen Li

We are happy to have Coach Li back at Express.  He brings great knowledge and experience to our program.