Swimming/Diving TBW

You're an athlete:  Don't use the pool ladder, take stairs instead of elevators, and don't drag your gear bag - carry it!

The Fifth Stroke

Use a great dolphin kick to become a better butterflyer, backstroker, and freestyler.  It'll also help you improve on breaststroke pullouts.  The Race Club has posted several great videos on the "Fifth Stroke":

Part I

Part II

Part III

Thirteen down,...

...and eight to go.

We're making great progress!  Coach Hagg and I have a goal of teaching twenty-one (21) skills in the month of September.  With a week and a half to go in the month, we're down to just eight (8) more.

Today's butterfly work went very well.  Keep up the great work!

We'll focus on our fly turns tomorrow:

Board Flip II

Thursday's winners:

Boys - Zane H.

Girls - Glory V. & Sarah A. (T)

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Focus on academics:  Don't put off homework, getting help, and/or studying for tests/quizzes.  Also, remember to be the most respectful student in each class.

Quote of the Week

The more you discipline yourself, the

less you will be disciplined by others.

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Napoleon Hill

Sea World Try-Outs

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Today's Sea World Try-Out champs:

Boys' and overall = Stephen E.

Girls' = Sarah A.



p.s.  once again, a fun time was had by all

Board Flip Winner

Yesterday's board flip contest winner (girls' and overall) was Sarah A.

Boys champ was Stephen E.


p.s.  a fun time was had by all

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Reminder:

Leave it better than you found it (locker room, pool deck, weight room, bus, etc.).

Quote of the Week

You can't get much done in life if you only

work on the days when you feel good.

Jerry Alan West

First Practice

Those who turned in bus forms to me are eligible to ride on the Route #9 bus, starting Tuesday.

Of course you'll:

1) introduce yourselves to the driver,
2) follow her instructions,
3) be a courteous rider, and
4) thank her for the lift!

If you haven't turned in a form, you'll be using your personal transportation to the pool.  Please drive safely and park properly.

If you haven't turned in a form & don't have your own way to practice, please get your form to me ASAP!!  It may take a day or two for the paperwork to go through so you can ride.  Hustle!!

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Reminder:

Maintain balance:  You can balance faith, family, academics, friends, and athletics.

Swim Shop Info

Here's some info for those of you interested in purchasing your own practice suits, caps, goggles, etc.:

Lane 4 swim shop is located in Sugar Land on Highway 6.  Maps to all their stores (including Sugar Land shop) are here

Online sites:

Swim Shops of the Southwest

D&J

Lane 4

Swim Outlet

Ear Mix Solution (Originally posted on 9/25/15)

Years ago, former swimmer Ron Karnaugh had a simple solution swimmers used to prevent ear infections.  We used to squirt some in each ear after each practice.

50% rubbing alcohol + 50% vinegar = 100% prevention?

Want to learn more about Dr. Karnaugh?  How about Olympic swimmer Ron Karnaugh?  Sure you do!  Check it out here.

Planks (Originally posted on 9/23/15)

Don't start off trying to do too much!  Gradually build up to avoid injuries!!

Here are two videos showing both a basic plank position and some variations: