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Sunday, November 22, 2009

Houston TISCA Success!!!

Mavs,

What a great weekend! Not only did we demonstrate great swimming, but the McNeil Mavericks were fabulously represented in every category by 32 of the finest student-athletes that I have ever coached in my 10 years at McNeil HS. On at least two occasions I had coaches from the Houston and Dallas area go out of there way to find me and express there admiration and congratulations for the attitudes and performances of the McNeil HS athletes. I already knew that we were ready to compete with the best that the state of Texas has to offer, but to hear it from other coaches of perenial swimming powerhouses absolutely confirmed the feelings I have for our great team. Congratulations to everyone for their desevered success this weekend. Here are a couple of the high notes from this weekend...

- 22 out of 43 entered swims advance to finals(OVER HALF!!)

- 32 individual swims were personal bests for this year

- 22 individual swims were lifetime personal bests

- FIVE NEW SCHOOL RECORDS WERE SET!!!

1. Rachel Hobbins - 200 free - 1:56.58

2. Sammi Strohmeyer - 200 IM - 2:11.71

3. Ian Bishop - 200 IM - 1:56.22

4. Alexis Widacki - 50 free - 24.63

5. Alexis Widacki - 100 free - 54.27

Basically, we did exactly what we set out to do. We culminated a great fall by peaking precisely when we needed to. We have great kids on this team that are truly becoming amazing competitors. This exactly what we needed to motivate ourselves to push hard in our upcoming winter training. The hard work IS paying off. Whoever is willing to work the hardest CAN achieve their lofty goals. I am proud of everyone that has chosen to be committed to this team. Can't wait to see you tomorrow morning. Again, congratulations to you all.

Foss