A pretty good meet last night. We had some really good swims and some ok swims. It is inevitable that we are going to have a bad swim from time to time and that is ok. It will all work out in the big scheme of things.
New team records were set by Jordan Moses in the 200 IM and Maison DeJonge in the 100 Breaststroke.
We need to continue to focus on great training. Enjoy the dwindling opportunities in practice and make the best of each day.
T
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Monday, January 26, 2009
Varsity Monday Info
Our meet tomorrow is against Unity Christian at GRANDVILLE HIGH School at 6:30 pm. This is the same place that we had our Grandville meet. The bus will be leaving at 4:40 pm for a 5:30 warm-up and 6:30 start.
We are five weeks out to conference and seven weeks out to state. I am always amazed at how fast the time between Christmas break and conference and state goes by. We need to make the best of every practice session that we have between now and then. We are starting to swim faster in practice on a daily basis. We will continue to put in some big yards but we will mix in more and more fast swimming over the next couple of weeks. Let's make the most of our dwindling opportunities.
MISCA Meet info has gone home to those swimmers and divers that are already qualified. If you want to make a MISCA Meet cut it needs to be done this week or next. I will need to send entries in next Saturday, February 7. This is a fun meet to go to and as a bonus it is held in the pool that we will be at next year for our state meet, Eastern Michigan University.
Practice this Saturday will be 9-11 am so that our boys have the opportunity to head to the Dow Center to watch the Hope-Olivet meet at 1:00 pm.
Next week Saturday we are hosting the WMSL "B" Championship meeting. We will be meeting during lunches tomorrow at the high school to talk sign-up for jobs for the meet. We need all swimmers and divers to participate to make this event a success. Our program will receive part of the proceeds from running the meet.
Next week Thursdays meet against Hudsonville has been changed to a home meet. 5:30 warm-up and 6:30 meet start.
If you donated any of the Austin peanut butter crackers, I have them in my office. As of right now I haven't heard if they can be returned or exchanged but they are in the office if you would like them.
Our middle school boys are starting practice this afternoon. Please be considerate of them and treat them kindly. They are the future of what we are doing right now. Remember the legacy that this team wants to leave!
Stay tough, have fun, and keep swimming fast!
T
We are five weeks out to conference and seven weeks out to state. I am always amazed at how fast the time between Christmas break and conference and state goes by. We need to make the best of every practice session that we have between now and then. We are starting to swim faster in practice on a daily basis. We will continue to put in some big yards but we will mix in more and more fast swimming over the next couple of weeks. Let's make the most of our dwindling opportunities.
MISCA Meet info has gone home to those swimmers and divers that are already qualified. If you want to make a MISCA Meet cut it needs to be done this week or next. I will need to send entries in next Saturday, February 7. This is a fun meet to go to and as a bonus it is held in the pool that we will be at next year for our state meet, Eastern Michigan University.
Practice this Saturday will be 9-11 am so that our boys have the opportunity to head to the Dow Center to watch the Hope-Olivet meet at 1:00 pm.
Next week Saturday we are hosting the WMSL "B" Championship meeting. We will be meeting during lunches tomorrow at the high school to talk sign-up for jobs for the meet. We need all swimmers and divers to participate to make this event a success. Our program will receive part of the proceeds from running the meet.
Next week Thursdays meet against Hudsonville has been changed to a home meet. 5:30 warm-up and 6:30 meet start.
If you donated any of the Austin peanut butter crackers, I have them in my office. As of right now I haven't heard if they can be returned or exchanged but they are in the office if you would like them.
Our middle school boys are starting practice this afternoon. Please be considerate of them and treat them kindly. They are the future of what we are doing right now. Remember the legacy that this team wants to leave!
Stay tough, have fun, and keep swimming fast!
T
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Results vs BC
A pretty good meet tonight. New state cut by Austin Fathman in the 50 Free and he has some black and blue heels to prove it. Some really great swims and some pretty tired swims mixed with some sickness.
If you are not feeling well, don't come to practice!!!!! Stay home and get better.
LEGACY!!!!!!
T
If you are not feeling well, don't come to practice!!!!! Stay home and get better.
LEGACY!!!!!!
T
Monday, January 19, 2009
Varsity Boys Updates
Our season continues to roll along. Our meet tomorrow is against Byron Center and we are looking forward to swimming fast. On deck ready to roll at 5:15.
Please be taking care of yourselves. Eat well, sleep plenty, and make wise choices away from the pool. If you feel the need, take a day and sleep to get over whatever is bugging you.
We are four weeks out from the start of taper for conference swimmers and six weeks out for state swimmers. It will be here before you know it.
We are, and will be doing more race pace efforts in practice over the next couple of weeks. We need to be going after it all out when it is prescribed in the workout. If you do not you will not get near the benefit that you are supposed to. Give the best of yourself everyday in practice.
MISCA Meet info went home today with those swimmers/divers that are qualified. If you don't see it from your athlete soon, ask them for it.
State hotel information is available by contacting Vicki DeJonge at dvdejonge @ verizon.net.
I have extra parent t-shirts available for sale. They are $15/shirt and I have two x-larges left and four larges left.
Our parent night will be on February 17 when we swim against Zeeland. Each swimmer and diver went home with an info sheet from Mr. Haggerty. If you haven't seen that sheet yet, ask your swimmer or diver for that info.
It would be easy to be satisfied with where we are right now. Please remember that the enemy of being great is being good. Do you want to be a part of something good, or something GREAT!!!!
Have a great night and get ready to go fast tomorrow and beyond!!!
T
Please be taking care of yourselves. Eat well, sleep plenty, and make wise choices away from the pool. If you feel the need, take a day and sleep to get over whatever is bugging you.
We are four weeks out from the start of taper for conference swimmers and six weeks out for state swimmers. It will be here before you know it.
We are, and will be doing more race pace efforts in practice over the next couple of weeks. We need to be going after it all out when it is prescribed in the workout. If you do not you will not get near the benefit that you are supposed to. Give the best of yourself everyday in practice.
MISCA Meet info went home today with those swimmers/divers that are qualified. If you don't see it from your athlete soon, ask them for it.
State hotel information is available by contacting Vicki DeJonge at dvdejonge @ verizon.net.
I have extra parent t-shirts available for sale. They are $15/shirt and I have two x-larges left and four larges left.
Our parent night will be on February 17 when we swim against Zeeland. Each swimmer and diver went home with an info sheet from Mr. Haggerty. If you haven't seen that sheet yet, ask your swimmer or diver for that info.
It would be easy to be satisfied with where we are right now. Please remember that the enemy of being great is being good. Do you want to be a part of something good, or something GREAT!!!!
Have a great night and get ready to go fast tomorrow and beyond!!!
T
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Wayland Meet Results
Great job tonight. We really saw some of the benefit of the great training we put in over Christmas Break. Even though we had 5 very tough practices already this week, you guys came out and swam very well.
Remember, practices are 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Friday, and 12 p.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday.
T
Remember, practices are 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Friday, and 12 p.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday.
T
Saturday, January 10, 2009
HC DIII Invite Results
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Great job today. We got some new state cuts and even lowered two team records.
I am looking forward to a great week of practices next week and a chance to swim around a bit next Thursday.
T
Great job today. We got some new state cuts and even lowered two team records.
I am looking forward to a great week of practices next week and a chance to swim around a bit next Thursday.
T
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Results vs Grandville
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Great meet overall. We were definitely tired tonight but still swam well. If we swim well and lose a meet we need to be ok with that. Coming off two meets on Friday and Saturday, we did a good job of coming back today. We all can be proud of how we swam tonight. Continue to show your grit!
On another note, Bob Klapthor sees us in a tie for 1st in Division III right now with Cranbrook. This weekend will be a good chance to see how we sit against Cranbrook and Lahser as they will be swimming in the Cranbrook invite on Saturday while we are at the HC DIII Invite.
I am looking forward to some good practices to finish out the week and getting ready to go fast at our meet Saturday.
T
Great meet overall. We were definitely tired tonight but still swam well. If we swim well and lose a meet we need to be ok with that. Coming off two meets on Friday and Saturday, we did a good job of coming back today. We all can be proud of how we swam tonight. Continue to show your grit!
On another note, Bob Klapthor sees us in a tie for 1st in Division III right now with Cranbrook. This weekend will be a good chance to see how we sit against Cranbrook and Lahser as they will be swimming in the Cranbrook invite on Saturday while we are at the HC DIII Invite.
I am looking forward to some good practices to finish out the week and getting ready to go fast at our meet Saturday.
T
Saturday, January 3, 2009
South Haven Invite Results
Another good day today. We backed up the swims from yesterday well. A new state cut by Joey DeGood in the 100 Fly. Great swims and good diving.
Looking forward to a great week of practices and meets next week.
T
Looking forward to a great week of practices and meets next week.
T
Friday, January 2, 2009
Zeeland Invite Results
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Not a bad meet at all. A lot of great swims.
Get ready to go fast tomorrow as well.
T
Not a bad meet at all. A lot of great swims.
Get ready to go fast tomorrow as well.
T
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