Greetings AHS Girls Varsity Swim Team!

We have an exciting week coming up!  We have meets on Tuesday and Thursday and tentative entry reports are attached for both the Cherry Creek meet and the Cherokee Trail meet.  Swimmers should plan on reporting to the pool immediately after school on Tuesday for meet set-up and warm-up.  We have requested a bus and early release for the Cherokee Trail meet on Thursday, more details on that will be distributed after the Cherry Creek meet.

For many swimmers starting meets can bring a fair amount of stress and an increased challenge with time management.  Make sure you keep academics at the top of your priority list these next few weeks as meets begin. Exams are just two weeks away!!!

Self Confidence will be a focus this week in practice.  Confidence is king, and gaining and using confidence is a skill that can be improved!  Here is an article from SwimSwam outlining seven steps for powerful self-confidence, and here is an awesome four-minute TED-ED video with three tips to boost your self-confidence.

This Wednesday at 7:15am we will be taking Varsity Swimming and Diving pictures, and all senior (Varsity, JV, and Diving) pictures.  Be on time!!!  Wear your team suit that you will be getting on Monday.  It is unlikely that we will swim or lift Wednesday morning, but it kind of depends on how long pictures take, so be prepared to workout.

Swimmers should have received a team cap, their personalized gear bag, two stickers, and lip balm.  Additionally, team suits and most team gear will be available at practice Monday.  Parkas were distributed on Saturday, if you didn't get one on Saturday you will be able to get one Monday.

Remember that we do not have Tuesday morning practice this week because of the Cherry Creek meet.

If you have questions or find yourself struggling in any way let your coaches know!  We are here for you!!!

Coach Eric