If you’re a captain or a coach and it’s your responsibility for ordering the team suits for the upcoming season, you’re gonna want to pay attention because there is nothing worse than stressing out about this stuff after the season starts. It’s the worst…and it’s totally avoidable! Second thing you need to do is email […]
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Teams: Farmington, Lakeville North, Lakeville South, New Prague, Owatonna, Rochester Century, Rochester John Marshall, Rochester Mayo Notable Graduates: Team Outlook This section saw Lakeville North take the title with some room to spare in 2023, winning by 69 points over second-place Rochester Century. North loses some firepower to graduation and it will be interesting to
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Teams: Albert Lea, Austin, Faribault, Mankato East, Mankato West, Northfield, Red Wing, St. Peter, Tri City United, Winona Notable Graduates: Team Outlook This is a section that will look quite a bit different in 2024 due to the large graduating class at the top. Northfield should still be the favorite, but they are losing 160
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This past weekend was a big one for Austin’s Alayna Kennedy. Back in early April Alayna went to the AAU RWB Nationals qualifier and got her ticket punched for Midland TX. This past weekend in Texas Alayna competed in 1M, 3M, platform. Top 3 placement represent the U.S. in Rome Italy! Alayna had an amazing
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by Dan Anderson Question: Based on all of your experience as a high school coach, what should I be doing this summer to prep for my first season as a girls high school coach? –Newbie Newbie, Even if you have a few years of experience behind you, I hope some of this will make your
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Sometimes the simplest things are the most difficult. Technology in swimming definitely falls in this category. There are tools available out there that make coaching more impactful, communication easier, and low and behold, running a meet simple. Yet we don’t change. The first issue is that swim coaches typically aren’t comfortable with technology. We like
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This one is going to come off a little critical, but I’m ok with that. Let me start out with a simple hierarchy that was drilled into my brain as a young swimmer. There is the sport, the team, and the individual. Without the sport, there are no teams, and without teams, there are no
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Whether it’s high school, college or club swimming, officials are an integral part of the equation. These fine men and women often are seen as just the people that blow the whistle, sound the horn, or enforce the rules. They do so, so much more! When I look back on my time as a swimmer,
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We only get a chance to witness this every four years (even though it’s only been three years since the last one). Minnesota will be sending a solid contingent of athletes to Olympic Trials in Indy this year and we want to give you an in depth look. We won’t just give you a list,
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In high school swimming and diving, one of the best ways to ensure a successful season as a team is to have a successful preseason. For coaches, captains, and senior leaders, the work you do ahead of time is crucial. From logistical to team building, there is a whole list of items you should be
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