Coach Crozier brings over 35 years of coaching and leadership experience to the team. He started swimming competitively at age 10 and was a University of Tennessee Swimming & Diving Letterman. With experience coaching all ages, he is dedicated to helping swimmers of all abilities reach their full potential in the pool and develop skills that will help them through life as they grow.
Coach Crozier completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education and his Master of Science in Exercise Physiology at the University of Tennessee. He was an All-American Triathlete and a 2-time Hawaii Ironman Finisher. He previously coached for Central High School, 2 Summer League teams, and Pilot Aquatic Club here in Knoxville. He is excited to help our team and individual swimmers perform at their highest level.
Outside of coaching, Coach Crozier is a photo encaustic artist and enjoys paddleboarding, fly fishing and camping with his wife, Emily. He recently moved back to Knoxville from Huntsville, Alabama and is looking forward to reconnecting with old friends, the swimming community and all that the city has to offer.
Hi, I’m Lauren Wetherell, originally from the UK. I moved to Knoxville to attend the University of Tennessee and swim for the Lady Vols. I graduated last May with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, and I’m currently pursuing my master’s degree in Social Work, aiming to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and work as a therapist for children and families.
I recently retired from competitive swimming after completing my eligibility. I swam distance and competed at the SEC Championships for three years—2023, 2024, and 2025. I also had the honor of representing Great Britain as part of the European Junior Team in Kazan, Russia, in 2019 and was a member of the Scottish National Team for four years.
Outside of swimming, I enjoy cooking and reading, especially experimenting with new recipes. I’m really excited for this summer with Fox Den!
Hi! I’m Ella Roettger. I am a junior at Farragut High school and have been swimming year-round at TNAQ for about 10 years. I have also been swimming with the summer league in Knoxville for 10 years, 8 of which have been with Fox Den. I have worked at the Jewish Community Center teaching instructional swim for the past two summers and have volunteered to teach swim lessons at Emerald Youth. I am very passionate about coaching kids and helping them find a love for swimming!!
Outside of swimming, I enjoy participating in clubs at school such as National Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, and FCCLA. I am so excited to coach at Fox Den this summer!
About Us
The Fox Den Red Foxes are Fox Den Country Club's youth summer swim team (ages 5 to 18 years) in west Knoxville. The Red Foxes are currently in League 2 of the Greater Knoxville Area Interclub Swimming Association (GKAISA).
MISSION
FDCC believes in offering a summer swim team experience that teaches and trains all levels of swimmers, emphasizing individual growth, sportsmanship, team unity, and family participation in a positive social environment. It is our goal to develop mentally strong and confident swimmers who can use their swim team experience in all areas of their lives. We ask that our young people exhibit our core values of respect, honesty, integrity, and team work in and out of the pool.
Together, FDCC swimmers can achieve our mission by:
- Committing to practice and meets regularly
- Exhibiting hard work, dedication and sportsmanship
- Encouraging and supporting teammates
- Practicing our core values and positively representing the FDCC swim team
- Creating a positive swim environment for all swimmers
FDCC SWIM TEAM CODE OF CONDUCT
FDCC swimmers (and parents) agree to follow this Swimmer’s Code of Conduct while participating on the Fox Den Country Club Swim Team.
- I will commit to showing up on time, listening and working hard at practice and at meets on a routine basis.
- I will learn and display teamwork and sportsmanship at all times with my teammates and when representing the FDCC swim team.
- I will learn the rules and work hard to swim by them.
- I will respect my coach, my teammates, my opponents, my parents and spectators.
- I will set a positive example for my teammates and younger swimmers.
- I will not strike, push, threaten to strike, or otherwise physically or verbally intimidate a teammate, opponent, coach, volunteer, or spectator before, during or after a meet or practice.
- I will not use trash talk, profane, obscene or vulgar language, under any circumstances, in or out of the pool.
- I will not engage in unsportsmanlike conduct such as throwing equipment or any other forceful action at any time.
- I will always accept and abide by the decision of an official or my coach. If I wish to address an issue with a coach, I will do it in a private setting and not a public forum.
- I will not use tobacco products, vape, consume alcoholic beverages, and/or use drugs, except for the appropriate use of over-the-counter or prescribed medications.
- I will not show up to practice under the influence of any illegal substance. See zero tolerance policy.
- I will respect all FDCC property at all times.
- I will treat other swimmers, coaches, officials and spectators with respect regardless of race, sex, religion, creed or ability.
And most importantly, I will swim for fun!
ZERO TOLERANCE AND DISCIPLINE POLICY
In accordance with the Fox Den Swim Team Code of Conduct, the FDCC coaches and Swim Team Board reserve the right to take the following disciplinary action as determined by the coaches and the Board to include, but not be limited to:
- Verbal warning
- Verbal warning and phone call to parents
- Suspension from practice
- Suspension from a meet
- Suspension from a team activity
- Removal from the practice, event or meet
- Dismissal from the swim team with forfeiture of all payments and/or credits for participation in any event or program
- Any combination of above
The Fox Den Country Club Swim Team Board and coaches have instituted a zero tolerance policy for any swimmers, parents, fans or coaches involved in any illegal activities and/or aggressive behaviors including, but not limited to: underage use of alcohol, tobacco or vaping products or illegal substances at any FDCC swim team events or any FDCC events; showing up to a swim team practice, meet or event or FDCC event under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs, or unauthorized prescription drugs; bullying; verbal intimidation or harassment; or physical aggression. Any of these actions are grounds for immediate dismissal from the swim team.
If the decision is made for a swimmer to be removed from practice or a meet, the parents and/or guardians will be notified. If it is suspected that the swimmer is under the influence of alcohol or drugs, the parents or guardians will be required to come pick up the swimmer.
All violations will be reported to the Fox Den Country Club General Manager.