Coaches Corner for June 21
Coaches’ Corner
June 21
(1) Old Bridge Meet.
We earned our first victory of the season today with a 300-point win. Listen. We can win or lose all our meets, but if we lead the league in time improvements, sportsmanship and good vibes, then we are swimming the Barracuda Way. We had over 20 swimmers compete in a new/first time event. We had about 45%-time improvement. We had a few DQ’s, and we will use that to focus our coaching this week. The OBB people were wonderful guests, and they complemented us on our sportsmanship and grace. Thanks to all.
(2) Monday, June 23
On Monday, June 23, practice schedule (except for Little Cudas), will be a bit different. ALL swimmers should arrive at the pool at 7am. We will take our team picture at 7:30. You should wear your team suit and team t-shirt. After the team shot, we will clear the pool for individual/family pictures. After those pictures, we will start our first Swim-A-Thon. All ages will be invited for swimming, games and fun as we celebrate our first win and our fund raising. More details on the pool deck on Monday. So, no specific age group practices on Monday. Little Cudas are the exception.
(3) Little Cudas Mini Meet
On Friday, June 27, we will host our first Little Cudas Session A meet. It will take place during the regularly scheduled LC practice time. In the meet, the LC swimmers will show what they have learned in two events – 25 free and 25 back.
(4) West Ridge Relay Carnival
On Wednesday, June 25, a VERY small group of swimmers will be invited to participate in the WR relay carnival. On Monday, June 23, Coach Cameron and I will post an all-team email for those who are invited. More details to come. For now, please know that it will only be for about 5-6 swimmers per age group.
(5) Parents’ Fitness
This week, we will offer a few opportunities for parents on deck. We will continue to offer parents’ swim this week (Tues to Thurs) during the 11-12, 9-10 and 8 and under practices. Also (please see the website), our sponsors from Yoga 6 will offer yoga at 8:15 and 9:15.
(6) Stonewall Swim Meet
I don’t think we have swum this team in our team’s history, so please forgive me if I don’t know much. Their website is
Their address is 8351 Stonewall Road in Manassas
In a moment, I will send a reminder email about attend/decline. The timeline:
RWB Swimmer Check-In – 5:30-5:55am
RWB Warm-Up – 6:25-6:50
Meet Starts – 7
(7) Oakwood Practice
We will offer Oakwood make-up practice this week (Mon, Tues and Thurs) from 4-5pm. Please RSVP
As always, thanks to all the wonderful coaches, parents and swimmers who live in the Barracuda Way!
Coach John
