Happiness is not a matter of intensity but
of balance, order, rhythm, and harmony.
Thomas Merton
Sunday, January 7, 2024
Thursday, January 4, 2024
Reminders
- New tech suits for the Duck Dash
- Check G.C. for updated travel info
- Suiting up for Thu. p.m. practice
- Be early Fri. a.m.
Avery Adams on A2B
00:40 – Background of Avery
Adams
02:25 – Eddie Reese book plug
02:55 – Welcome Avery Adams
03:25 – Focus on squat technique
07:30 – Athlete to coach ratio
08:50 – Elevate Performance Swim Academy
10:19 – Air Force Academy’s James Winterfield
13:00 – Building relationships
15:40 – Individual sessions, evaluations, & warm-up
18:20 – Multi-sport background
19:25 – Lakeside SeaHawks & Vern Gambetta (GAIN)
20:00 – Body line as linkage/connection
21:15 – Innovation & reaction time
23:55 – Sprinting & set design
26:15 – Sprinting & muscle tissue recruitment
29:10 – Sprinting vs. AFAP
30:05 – What drives long axis strokes? Short axis?
31:40 – Teaching “gears”
34:50 – Gamification
37:35 – Overcoming limitations
40:15 – A few favorite drills
46:10 – Finishing races (last 15m)
49:35 – Wrapping up & contact info
Quote of the Week
Be at war with your vices, at peace
with your neighbors, and let every
new year find you a better man.
Benjamin Franklin
Saturday, December 23, 2023
Madison Yelle
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| Madison (r) learns from Garrett Weber-Gale (l) |
Listen here
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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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!
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.
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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.
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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
Sunday, December 10, 2023
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
Monday, November 27, 2023
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 923316 Roberts Cut-Off Rd.Fort Worth, TX 76114
Cards & condolences to:
The Lupe Florez Family13861 Raceway Dr., Apt. 1422Northlake, 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!
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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.
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