Week 9 and the Week Ahead

 Growth  -  Resilience  -  Intensity  -  Tenacity

This Team Is Built On It

Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain. ~ 1 Corinthians 15:58

TENACITY

This is the time of the season when persistence and determination are at a premium. The energy wains and patience can grow thin. This is a group of guys that spends 15-20 hours a week together pushing their bodies to its limit. 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 each other in this area, too.

HEALTH - HEALTH - HEALTH 

I know I sound like a broken record, but we have heard about all the traditional germs junk going around, and have seen it first hand within our own crew. Your health impacts the entire team and your ability to prepare for your ultimate performances.

During this time of the season, it's even more important for all of us to practice GOOD HEALTH HABITS include:

• DRESSING APPROPRIATELY for the weather.
• WEARING HATS 
• WASHING HANDS OFTEN
• EATING RIGHT
• GETTING ENOUGH SLEEP.

THE "SANDY"

Our winner of the gritty performance of the meet from Tuesday's meet goes to Brighton Walcott. Brighton earned his honour by doing the little extra. Brighton has been working hard in practice and continues to improve each meet. This week he competed in the traditional  freshman 500 but added his own little 50 yard flair at the end. Brighton, we're proud of your commitment.

THIS WEEK'S SCHEDULE

MEETS

   Tuesday, Jan. 24th Meet at Zeeland (Zeeland West HS)

            - No Bus

            - Swimmers & Divers should be on deck at Zeeland West by 5:15

            - Warm ups @ 5:30 

            - Meet Begins @ 6:30

PRACTICE TIMES

Monday & Wednesday - Dryland at HC Middle School: 3:10 - 3:45 
                                        Boards & Water at HAC: 3:45 - 5:30

Thursday & Friday - Normal Practice 3:20-5:30

Saturday - Swimming & Diving at HAC 8-10 followed by breakfast

A LOOK AHEAD

Tuesday, Jan. 31st Home Meet vs Spring Lake

            - Swimmers & Divers should be on deck by 5:15

            - Warm ups @ 5:30

            - Meet Begins @ 6:30 

Hair Bleaching - The end of  a tradition                                                                                                                           As we surveyed athletes about our traditional bleaching it became evident that it was time for the tradition to end or at least take a pause. The tradition was always intended as a team bonding activity but, with fewer than half of the team wanting to bleach, it seems that part of the purpose is not being met. All traditions come to an end at some point, it's ok and is always available for restarting next season.