STAY MOTIVATED
There are three things I can expect every season this time of year and they all seem to go hand in hand:
1. Colds and flu happen - It's Michigan. It's the winter. Weakened bodies are vulnerable. Illnesses are bound to happen. Though we have been relatively healthy, we need to continue to stay vigilant with our health practices. Parents, encourage your sons to take care of their bodies as best they can. Sleep right. Dress right. Eat right.
2. Motivation wanes - It's Michigan. It's winter. Everybody gets cabin fever and the motivation to get in the water often times comes short of what is needed. I love the Zig Ziglar's quote at the top of this post. We need to put on motivation every day. Parents, continue to encourage your son. Athletes be encouraged by the progress you continue to make in the pool and on the board. The only way to defeat a lack of motivation is to look back at what you have accomplished, say "what's the next goal?" and GO AFTER IT!
3. Patience grows thin - It's Michigan. It's winter. Everybody is getting cabin fever and this is a group of people that spends 15-20 hours a week together. There is a family kind of dynamic that comes with the bond that a team builds - we can drive each other crazy. The very things that God has given us as gifts can drive our team mates up a wall. It's funny how the grandest calling in God's plan for us - to love one another - takes the most practice. And He often gives us plenty of opportunities to do just that. Continue to encourage in this area, too.
THE UPCOMING WEEK
MEET - SENIOR NIGHT: Tuesday, January 22 - Home v Holland
NOTE THE TIME CHANGE FOR THIS MEET
- On Deck by 4:45.
- Warm Up begins at 5:00
- Meet begins at 6:00 (Senior parents should be on deck about 5:50)
- Meal to follow
MEET - LEGACY MEET: Tuesday, January 22 - Home v GR Christian (Riley Hoeksema Memorial Meet)
NOTE THE TIME CHANGE FOR THIS MEET
- On Deck by 4:45.
- Warm Up begins at 5:00
- Meet begins at 6:00
- Meal to follow
Swimmers
- Mon 7:30-10:0am
- Wed 3:30-6:00
- Friday: 3:30-5:30 Followed by our hair bleaching. (See details below)
- Saturday: 7:00-9:00 Followed by our Benjamin's Hope breakfast and "De-Christmas" service.
- We could use a few parents with a few ladders (8' step ladders) to help keep things organized.
Divers
- Mon 2:30-4:30
- Wed 3:15-5:15
- Fri 3:15-5:30
Hair Bleaching – Friday, January 25 As we get closer to the end of the season, hair has become very chlorine damaged and is ready to be cut short for the championship meets. In the mean time, we have some fun with it. It is a year end team bonding tradition. This is never required but is more fun when most or all of the team participates.
We will be doing this in the locker rooms following Friday's practice. Figure $7-$10 for the people doing the bleaching and a few bucks for pizza.
A LOOK AHEAD
Our Conference Meet is just about 4 weeks away (Feb. 22 & 23). Amazing! We have lots to do between now and then. Lots of things yet to accomplish.
AWAY MEET - Tuesday, Jan. 29 vs. Hamilton
We will be doing this in the locker rooms following Friday's practice. Figure $7-$10 for the people doing the bleaching and a few bucks for pizza.
A LOOK AHEAD
Our Conference Meet is just about 4 weeks away (Feb. 22 & 23). Amazing! We have lots to do between now and then. Lots of things yet to accomplish.
AWAY MEET - Tuesday, Jan. 29 vs. Hamilton
- No bus for this meet
- On deck at Hamilton by 5:15.
- Bus leaves the Aquatic Center at 7:00am (you can sleep on the bus)
- Pickup in Zeeland at 7:20am
- Meet starts at 10:00am
- Should be done by 1:30ish with a return by about 3:00ish
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