Basically Basic

Our first few practices have been 'basically basic'. We are trying to build a solid foundation for our swimmers to use all summer long. We have worked on proper breathing technique -breathing out UNDER the water and breathing IN out of the water (basic concepts that the lungs seem to enjoy). Our goal is to breath "low" with one eye still in the water as we look towards the lane line for breath and not the sky.

We have also worked on finding a good balance in the water and remaining "quiet" as we swim in order to not beat the water.

The sharks learned that Tiger Woods often practices drills for up to 14 hours in one day, and that to be a better swimmer we must drill even the smallest aspects of the swim stroke. So that is why we have started the week 'basically basic'.

All the sharks are giving great effort and you should be proud of your swimmer. Please encourage your shark to bring a water bottle or gatorade, goggles, towel, and a desire to work hard every day. We are trying to instill an old life lesson that "you can't hold a trophy without blisters on your hands". In other words- the rewards of hard work will pay off one day!

Thanks again for swimming with the Sharks this summer.

See you at the Pool.

Great 1st day

Thanks to all who were able to make the evaluation/parent meeting. We had a good turnout and answered a good number of questions. Parents please feel free to call if you have any remaining questions.

We welcome all the new swimmers to the team and are excited about you being with us! We were also glad to see some familiar faces and can't wait to get things started.

Swimmers - our first practice will be next Tuesday!!!! Take some time this week and get in the water and start getting those muscles loose and limber for the upcoming season.

Practice Tuesday May 27th. 8 and Under 4:15 to 5:00 p.m. 9 and up 4:30 to 5:30. Please arrive 15 minutes early for warmup.

Don't forget - Goggles, towel, water bottle/sports drink, and a great attitude!!

Can't wait for a great season.

Go Sharks.

Southeast Sharks Swim Team Logo 2008

Come on down!!

Are you kidding me. Swim season starts MONDAY MAY 19th.
We will have swim evaluations and swim suit fitting. Starting at 4:00 p.m.
Parent meeting at 5:00p.m.

GO to the Southeast YMCA and sign up or show up MONDAY MAY 19th

See if you can find Coach Troy in the midst of the 2200 swimmers in the ocean.

See you at the POOL!