Madison Yelle

 

Madison (r) learns from Garrett Weber-Gale (l)

Latest episode of Swim Talk A2B features Madison Yelle.

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0:20 – MAC Gold Group

1:45 – Heard of the Eddie Reese book?

2:30 – Welcome Madison Yelle

3:00 – Age Group to High School to D-II

8:10 – Coaching with Swim Ft. Lauderdale

9:10 – TAGS, FLAGS, & JO’s

11:00 – Outdoor swimming issues

11:45 – HOF facility & 27m platform

13:00 – Was that a cement truck?

14:27 – Florida high school swimming

15:39 – That dreaded “P” word

17:48 – More on high school swimming

19:45 – Group criteria & LCM vs. SCY

23:13 – Veterans setting examples

26:01 – ASCA World Clinic

26:55 – More on the “P” word

30:30 – How many per week?

Last Week of 2023

 

 

Note:  Saturday's workout will be a 10,000 yarder!  Let's plan on a post-meet meal at the Hotel Blessing Coffee Shop at around 11:00.

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Our team shirts are in.  You'll get those at practice next week.

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Look for a January practice schedule next week.

 

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We're in the middle of the UIL-mandated five-day "OFF" period.

 

As noted last week, there is NO SUBSTITUTE for two-a-day practices.

 

Take advantage of your holiday training opportunities - we're less than four (4) weeks away from the district meet!

 

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Attendance

 

1 - Genaro F (61)

2 - Victoria S (55)

3 - Kaydence S (35)

4 - Lucie F (24)

 

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A reminder about #TBW:

 

Improve your general fitness, flexibility, core strength, and shoulder stabilizer strength.

 

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If you haven't already, please check Google Classroom for Duck Dash meet info and a tentative Lufkin trip itinerary.

 

 

Quote of the Week

 

People fall forward to success.

Mary Kay Ash

 

 

Reminders

 

We only have four (4) more practices before the UIL-mandated five-day "OFF" period.

 

In our sport, there is NO SUBSTITUTE for two-a-day practices.

 

Take advantage of your holiday training opportunities - we are only one (1) month away from the district meet!

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Attendance (updated just now)

 

1 - Genaro F (57)

2 - Victoria S (54)

3 - Kaydence S (35)

4 - Lucie F (24)

 

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A reminder about #TBW:

 

Make technique a practice priority (quality relay starts, 1 up/1 down breathing on fly, breathe every 3 on free, minimize resistance, maximize streamline speed/distance, improve distance per stroke, emphasize kicking and breath control, etc.).

 

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Please check Google Classroom for Duck Dash meet info and a tentative Lufkin trip itinerary.

Quote of the Week

 

In life, as in chess, forethought wins.

 

via National Portrait Gallery

Charles Buxton

 

Finally!

 

The world's second most exciting podcast has returned!  Listen here

00:57 - Shameless Eddie Reese book plug

01:24 - Welcome Bonnie Adams

02:22 - Recap of 2023 OZ Mile/Michele Weber

06:36 - Preview of 2024 OZ Mile

09:55 - Bikes, or Bikes?

11:35 - What to expect at OZ

15:01 - Prepping athletes for open water

20:34 - Making memories in our sport

22:31 - Why September?

25:10 - Pool "Open Water"

28:05 - Alcatraz

29:27 - Canandaigua

30:45 - Germany

32:11 - More on the 2023 OZ Mile/Michele Weber

37:04 - Event feedback

41:10 - Wrapping it up/Podcast rankings

December 11-16

 

 

An updated December practice schedule is in Google Classroom.

Prepping for the January 5/6 Lufkin overnight trip REQUIRES your immediate attention!

Tomorrow (Monday):

• return completed paperwork to me, and
• get me your tech suit* size.

Divers should get together and decide what they want for a District/Region/State suit.

*We're using the same brand (A3) as last year.

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Monday

Morning Swim:  6:00 - 7:30 a.m.

Evening Swim:  5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday

Evening Swim:  4:30 - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday

Evening Swim:  4:30 - 6:00 p.m.

El Campo Travel Info

Thursday

Evening Swim:  4:30 - 6:00 p.m.

Friday

Evening Swim:  4:30 - 6:00 p.m.

 

Saturday

El Campo Invite

 

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Attendance

 

1 - Genaro F (53)

2 - Victoria S (50)

3 - Kaydence S (33)

4 - Lucie F (23)

 

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Quote of the Week

 

The joy of leadership comes from seeing others achieve

more than they thought they were capable of.

Simon Oliver Sinek

 

News

 

Former Blackcat AD Lupe Florez has passed away.  Coach Florez was a tremendous supporter of our swimming program.  He will be greatly missed.

The 2014-15 season ended without a team or coach.  Bay City HS was not present for the 2015 district championships.  Coach Florez made certain that Bay City would have a team the following year, bringing yours truly out of retirement and expressing 100% support for BCHS swimming & diving.

He also allowed us to add a junior high program.  Lupe attended our district meet in Victoria as a volunteer timer.  He was genuinely impressed with our kids at that meet - one in which we had a freshman, Hannah Sliva, win the 500 free.

A memorial service is schedule for Saturday, December 9, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.:

National Hall SPJST Lodge 92

3316 Roberts Cut-Off Rd.

Fort Worth, TX  76114

Cards & condolences to:

The Lupe Florez Family

13861 Raceway Dr., Apt. 1422

Northlake, TX  76262

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Important updates are in Google Classroom - check it out ASAP!

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Monday

Morning Swim:  6:00 - 7:30 a.m.

Evening Swim:  5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday

Morning Swim:  6:00 - 7:30 a.m.

Evening Swim:  5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday

Morning Swim:  6:00 - 7:30 a.m.

Evening Swim:  5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Brazosport Travel Info

Thursday

Morning Swim:  6:00 - 7:30 a.m.

Evening Swim:  5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Friday

Morning Swim:  6:00 - 7:30 a.m.

Evening Swim:  4:30 - 6:00 p.m.

 

Saturday

Brazosport Invite

 

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Attendance

 

1 - Victoria S (47)

2 - Genaro F (44)

3 - Kaydence S (28)

4 - Lucie F (20)

 

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I've been trying to shake an illness for past couple of weeks - I'm at around 80% right now.

Was unable to open gate this a.m.  I let Kelly & Mark know the code wasn't working.  Hoping we'll be able to get in this afternoon.

Note evening workout times will change in December.

Exam week practices are "TBA" on schedule.  I'll update those soon.

 

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Again, important updates are in Google Classroom - check it out ASAP!

 

Quote of the Week

 

Start with what is right rather than what is acceptable.

Franz Kafka

Scouting & Meet Entries

 

Check out the latest scouting report in Google Classroom.

Start thinking about events you'd like to swim for the Brazosport & El Campo Invites.

Schedules, Attendance, & More!

 

Monday

Morning Swim:  6:00 - 7:30 a.m.

Evening Swim:  5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday

Morning Swim:  6:00 - 7:30 a.m.

Evening Swim:  5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday

Morning Swim:  6:00 - 7:30 a.m.

Evening Swim:  5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Alief Travel Info

Thursday

Morning Swim:  6:00 - 7:30 a.m.

Evening Swim:  5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Friday

Morning Swim:  6:00 - 7:30 a.m.

Evening Swim:  5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

 

Saturday

Alief Fr./So. Meet

 

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Attendance

 

1 - Victoria S (40)

2 - Jomar B (35)

3 - Genaro F (34)

4 - Ashton R (32)

5 - Kaydence S (24)

6 - Lucie F (19)

 

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Genaro F improved his T-20 by 100 yards & Victoria S added 75 yards to hers!

 

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Important info is in Google Classroom - check it out ASAP!

 

Quote of the Week

 

A life spent making mistakes is not only

more honorable, but more useful

than a life spent doing nothing.

 

George Bernard Shaw

 

This Week

 

Please check Google Classroom for a November practice schedule.

 

Please have dry-land clothes daily.  We will be doing a little more before we swim this week.

 

Monday

Morning Swim:  6:00 - 7:30 a.m.

Evening Swim:  5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday

Morning Swim:  6:00 - 7:30 a.m.

Evening Swim:  5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday

Morning Swim:  6:00 - 7:30 a.m.

Evening Swim:  5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Thursday

Morning Swim:  6:00 - 7:30 a.m.

Evening Swim:  5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Friday

Morning Swim:  6:00 - 7:30 a.m.

 

Saturday

Morning Swim:  7:00 - 9:00 a.m.

 

Quote of the Week

 

Consistency - The great athlete is consistent;

the lows are not too low, and the highs are

not too high.  They operate on an even keel.

 

In other words, you know what you are going

to get when they show up every day.

 

The spectacular comes from the consistency

in training and competition.

Vern Gambetta

 

 

This Week

 

Monday

Morning Swim:  6:00 - 7:30 a.m.

Evening Swim:  5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday

Morning Swim:  6:00 - 7:30 a.m.

Evening Swim:  5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday

Morning Swim:  6:00 - 7:30 a.m.

Evening Swim:  5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Thursday

Morning Swim:  6:00 - 7:30 a.m.

Evening Swim:  5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Friday

Lamar CISD Invite

 

Saturday

Morning Swim:  7:00 - 8:30 a.m.

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Thanks to all who contributed to our meet concessions.  Special thanks to Ashton R and Mrs. Flores for operating it!

Thanks to the concession stands and the relay meet entry checks, our activity fund balance is excellent.  We should be able to fund our January travel trip without any problem.

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Travel info for Friday's meet is ready, so athletes should pick up a copy at the pool.

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We finished 7th in our meet Saturday on only four (4) swims.  We didn't have much in the line of "quantity", but had plenty of "quality".  Jomar B, Lucie F, Victoria S, and Genaro F combined for:

• 1st - Mixed 500 yard Freestyle Crescendo
• 1st - Mixed 400 yard Freestyle
• 2nd - Mixed 200 yard Medley
• 2nd - Mixed 200 yard Freestyle

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Since cooler weather is forecast for early next week, we should put on tarps after Saturday morning's practice.

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The Aquacats are hosting a meet Friday.  Next week we'll take over the breezeway and get all our dry-land equipment set up.

Quote of the Week

 

The magic you're looking for is in the work you're avoiding.

via TTM Management

Chris Williamson

Relay Meet Week

Splash-n-Dash Winners Victoria S & Genaro F

 

We had some excellent performances in Friday's Time Trials/Splash-n-Dash.

 

Let's build on those swims and keep training CONSISTENTLY!

 

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This Saturday we're hosting our annual Bay City Relays.

 

Schools that have committed to swim are:

Bay City

Brazosport

Columbia

Lamar Consolidated

Randle

Saint John XXIII

Sweeny

Terry

We're operating a concession stand.

 

We have enough water.  I went to HEB for pickles, Ziplocs, nacho cheese, jalapenos, napkins, and foam bowls today.

In addition to helpers, we're going to need:

Powerade

Soda

Nacho Chips

Crock Pots & Liners

Paper Towels

Chili (?)

Other (?)

I will take care of ice, coolers, and change for the money box.

 

Kim Sliva went above and beyond in heading up our El Campo football game concession stand.

 

Can we get another parent volunteer to step in and take charge of the BC Relay meet concessions?

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Monday

Morning Swim:  6:00 - 7:30 a.m.

Evening Swim:  5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday

Morning Swim:  6:00 - 7:30 a.m.

Evening Swim:  5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday

Morning Swim:  6:00 - 7:30 a.m.

Evening Swim:  5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Thursday

Morning Swim:  6:00 - 7:30 a.m.

Evening Swim:  5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Friday

Morning Swim:  6:00 - 7:30 a.m.

 

Saturday

Bay City Relays

• Set-Up (8:00 a.m.)
• Warm-Up (9:00 a.m.)
• BC Relays Start (10:00 a.m.)

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Our attendance leaders through 10/13/23:

 

Victoria S - 27

Jomar B - 26

Ashton R - 26

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Order of events for Saturday is below.  We will do our best to get our athletes as many swims as possible (max of 5 per swimmer).

                             1.   Girls’ 200 Medley

                             2.   Boys’ 200 Medley

                             3.   Mixed 200 Medley

                             4.   Girls’ 500 Freestyle Crescendo (50-100-150-200)

                             5.   Boys’ 500 Freestyle Crescendo (50-100-150-200)

                             6.   Mixed 500 Freestyle Crescendo (50-100-150-200)

                             7.   Girls’ 300 I.M. (3 x 100)

                             8.   Boys’ 300 I.M. (3 x 100)

                             9.   Girls’ 200 Butterfly (50-100-50)

                           10.   Boys’ 200 Butterfly (50-100-50)

                           11.   Girls’ 200 Free

                           12.   Boys’ 200 Free

                           13.   Mixed 200 Free

                           14.   Girls’ 200 Backstroke (50-100-50)

                           15.   Boys’ 200 Backstroke (50-100-50)

                           16.   Girls’ 200 Breaststroke (50-100-50)

                           17.   Boys’ 200 Breaststroke (50-100-50)

                           18.   Girls’ 400 Free

                           19.   Boys’ 400 Free

                           20.   Mixed 400 Free