Week 4 - Stay Vigilant

"Just 'cause you got the monkey off you back, doesn't mean the circus has left town." ~George Carlin

What a great day we had on Saturday! So many personal best performances or near PR's to be proud of. Also some fantastic state cuts.

I like the George Carlin quote. It's easy to lose focus if you've just had a great performance, to think that you just met that major goal and know you don't have to "worry" about it anymore. Though there is some truth to the relief that is felt after reaching a milestone, the better choice is to put that goal behind you and focus on the next one. You MUST stay vigilant, you MUST stay focused. 

That vigilance applies in other parts of this season as well. In order for us to reach our team goals, ignorer for us to reach the full completion of this season, we must stay vigilant.

• Education
• Stay vigilant with your school work. If you need to come in late so you can get help in a class after school, let me know.
• Use your study time efficiently (stay off social media and video games while you're studying.
• Health
• Hats on the head when you're out doors.
• Jackets on the body outside.
• Masks on to protect yourself and your team mates.
• Limit your exposure to others (friends, etc.)
• Eat Right
• Drink plenty of water
• Go to bed on time.
• Practice
• Be in the water on time.
• Know your intervals and do them.

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE

PRACTICE

• Monday, Thursday, and Friday:
• Swim/Dive Practice @ HAC will run from 3:15 to 5:30
• Wednesday:
• Dryland @ HCMS 3:05-3:40
• Swim/Dive @ HAC 4:00-5:30
• Saturday:  
• Swim/Dive 8:45-9:40 Dryland @ HCMS
• Swim Only 10:00-12:00 @ Hamilton
• Mornings: (Select Group)
• Tuesday & Thursday
• 6:15 - 7:30 am

MEETS 

Tues, Feb. 9th 

Away Meet vs Holland
    - On Deck by 5:10pm
    - Warm ups @ 5:30
    - Meet Begins @ 6:30

2 Spectators per athlete for this meet. The meet will be live streamed as well.

FURTHER AHEAD
Tues, Feb. 16th 

Home Meet vs Mona Shores
    - On Deck by 5:10pm
    - Warm ups @ 5:30
    - Meet Begins @ 6:30

PARENT HELP

A few parents have stepped up already to cover some of the details of our season.

• Kim Koning is organizing timers. Here's the link to sign up. 

PARKA SALE

We are selling our old parkas. Rather than throwing all of them out, we are selling them for $15 each to raise money for the boys and girls teams. If you would like to order one, here is the link to reserve yours or one for your son. PICK UP IS ON FEB 16, 7:30-8:00 IN THE UNIFORM ROOM