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Wednesday, November 23, 2011

McNeil Swim and Dive Booster Club Meeting – November 14th, 2011

Members Present:  Debbie Dalke, Kim Green, JoAnn Sims, Coach Foss, Danita Beier, Leigh Krusee, Melissa Kalina, Boonchon and Phensisi Limchantra, Paul Shomper, Beth Gavin
 
. Coach Foss requested and received funds from the Booster Club to change the practice for November 15th to the YMCA due to inclement weather.  Debbie will cut a check for $105 for the practice ($3 per swimmer).
. Financial Report – Ms. Dalke reviewed the current financial report.  The swim-a-thon income was $7,150 plus a couple additional checks from Coach Foss.  The amount including the AquaTex income was $8,988.  
. Coach Foss discussed the details for the Corpus Christi swim meet:
. Schlotzky’s lunch will be purchased for the swimmers for lunch.  
. Hotel rooms have been reserved for 3 swimmers per room at the cost of $1331.98
. Coach Foss will have a ‘bag check’ before swimmers enter the bus.  No open containers will be allowed.  Swimmers are to be responsible for their behavior throughout the weekend, or a phone call to parents will result.
. Water, Gatorade, and nutritional bars were requested for the trip.  
. Coach Foss requested a traveling amount of $7 per day for each swimmer.  Ms. Sims will withdraw the amount from the Booster Club bank account. Coach Foss will have each swimmer sign when they receive the $14 for the trip.
. The swim meet is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m., and will be finished around 2:00. Coach Foss estimated an arrival back in town around 9:00 p.m.
      IV.              Swim-A-Thon t-shirt design is almost compete, along with the sponsor back.  Lane 4 will handle the order.
        V.             Officials – Coach Foss would like to research the possibility of ordering white McNeil shirts for each Meet Official.
      VI.             Parent Booster club membership invoice is due for $95, which was agreed to continue with this service.  
. Temple meet, scheduled for January 14th, will be our next swim meet., in which the swimmers will dress in costume for the finals.  

Sunday, November 20, 2011

Mavs Compete well at TISCA 2011!!!

The mighty Mavericks showed up to the largest Coastal Bend TISCA meet in the history of the event ready to compete this year.  The 867 swimmers from 56 different teams also made up the fastest CB TISCA meet in history as well.  But this only seemed to inspire the McNeil swimmers and divers to produce even more greatness.

During an exhaustive prelims where the girls meet and the boys meet each took 5 plus hours to complete we had all six "A" relays and even one "B" relay as well as 17 individuals earn Saturday swims by finishing in the top 16 of their event.  Many great swims were posted during the long two day meet including 30 season best times and 25 lifetime best times!  That's out of 52 total individual entries, which is 58% and 48% respectively!!!  We even had the following swimmers earn medals in their events...

Katie Morgan - 2nd in 50 free AND 2nd in 100 backstroke
Kira Morgan - 3rd in 500 free
Ryan Hellmers - 3rd in 100 Butterfly
Girls 200 Freestyle Relay - Katie Morgan, Mackenzie Glava, Ice Limchantra, Samantha Chin - 3rd

And with these great performances our boys team finished 7th out of 56 teams and our girls finished 3RD!!!  Team tradition says that hardware goes to the Swimmer of the Meet which happened to be Claire Nelson who swam fabulously on two relays and posted a HUGE personal best in the 100 backstroke, dropping 3 seconds from her personal best swim in prelims only minutes after anchoring her 200 free relay.  Congratulations Claire!

Talk about a successful weekend!  Congratulations to all the mighty Mavericks!  I am so proud of everyone's competitive spirit, sportsmanship and team work that was displayed this weekend.  You all are turly the best team ever!

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Katie Morgan Commits to University of Utah!!!

Katie Morgan, Senior for McNeil High SchoolSwimming & Diving program, has commited to swim for the University of Utah! Katie is a six-time record holder at McNeil High School, State Swim Meet competitor for the last three years and now takes her talents to the PAC 12 to compete at the next level. Katie is a fabulous representative for her family, community and school and has more than earned this honor.  Her team, family and coach are so very proud of her.

Saturday, October 22, 2011

McNeil Dive and Swim Booster Club Meeting Minutes:  10/17/11

Members Present:  David and Debbie Dalke, Coach Foss, Kim Green, JoAnne Sims, Boonchai and Phensiri Limchantra, Melissa Kalina, Kathryn Ploch, Beth Gavin
 
. Financial Report:
. Discussed the income received from the AquaTex Swim Meet.
. Swim-A-Thon Donations are steadily coming in.  The Swim-A-Thon itself is Thursday, Oct. 20th.  The money will be due the following week.  
. Expenses: The following invoices have been paid: Lane 4 Swim Shop $1272, and Rocksport Apparel $2151. Upcoming expenses are deposits for the Corpus and Woodlands Charter Busses ($537), TISCA hotel bill of $1331, along with lunch for the Austin Invite.  Additional Lane 4 invoices expected to arrive shortly.
. Coach Foss discussed the savings in sharing the charter bus to Regional with RRHS.  
. Upcoming Business:
. Lane 4 has agreed to design and provide the Swim-A-Thon t-shirts.  Beth and JoAnne will check on providing the Sponsor names for the back.  
. Possibility of a ‘Last Chance’ for TISCA times meet with Stony Point November 4th.  
. AISD meet lunch and refreshments were discussed.  Coach Foss would like the swimmers to go out for lunch this year.  Donations for fruit, power bars, granola bars, etc. will be requested.  This will help the swimmers keep their strength for the long meet.  
. For the AISD meet, only 5 swimmers per event, and 1 relay are allowed.  For TISCA, 5 swimmers per event, with 2 relays.  Coach Foss has discussed with the swimmers the event boundaries for these meets.
     III.              Next Meeting – November 14th, 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, October 16, 2011

McNeil Swim and Dive Booster Club Meeting – Meet The MAVS 9/14/11

I.                   Coach Foss introduced this year’s Booster Club Board.

Joanne Sims – President

Kim Green – Vice President

Debbie Dalke – Treasurer

Beth Gavin – Secretary

II.                Expenses for  2011-2012 season

A.  Coach Foss discussed the increased expense for meet entries this year.

The team will only be reimbursed $1600 for entry fees due to district financial restraints, however we spent  $3000 last year. 

III.             Income to help offset expenses

A.    Coach Foss expressed the importance of joining the Booster Club.  The fee of $40 for each family will help pay for the end of the year plaques and scrapbooks presented to the swimmers at the end of the season.

B.     The swim-a-thon is the major fundraiser for the team.  It is important for each family to raise over $100 for the team.  The deadline is the end of October.

C.     The team will manage the concession stand for the Round Rock Unclassified AquaTex club meet the weekend of Sept. 23rd.  It is imperative for each swimmer to bring in the requested donation item so we can maximize our income potential. 

IV.             Volunteer Positions left to be filled.

A.    Please be sure you have signed up for a volunteer position.  Coach Foss expressed the need for Split Timers still left to be filled. 

V.                Next Meeting

A.  Booster Club meetings are held the third Monday of each month, and open to all who can come.             

McNeil Booster Club Meeting Minutes: Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011 6:00pm.

Members Present: Coach Foss, Joanne Sims, Debbie Dalke, Kim Green, Beth Gavin

I.                   Financial Report:

A.    Taxes were discussed, along with the type of forms to be completed.  We will have 4 additional months to file our Taxes for 2011.  Joanne and Debbie will meet to discuss and complete.

1.      Possibility of changing our tax status from Parent Booster Club umbrella ($95 each year), or $850 one time fee was discussed.  We will decide on how to file after we see how much revenue the Swim-A-Thon and AquaTex fundraiser can bring in.

B.     Expenses:

1.       Lane 4 invoice was given to Debbie for a cap order.

2.       The deposit invoice for two charter busses to be used this year (Corpus Christi and Houston) was also given to Debbie. 

3.      Coach Foss reviewed the expenses for meets, travel, food, banquet, scrapbooks, and other yearly costs.  A cost of approximately $200 per swimmer was discussed. 

C.     Potential Revenue to help offset costs:

1.      AquaTex Round Rock Unclassified concession fundraiser

a.       Potential income of $2,000 or more. 

b.      Coach Foss will have swimmers sign up for each time slot (at least 4 each slot).  McNeil Swim Team hopefuls will run Saturday morning for next year due to Westwood meet.

c.       Swimmer donations for the Concession stand discussed.  If swimmers donate drinks, it may pose a challenge in the delivery of the liquids.  Kim Green suggested Sam’s for the purchase and delivery of liquids.  Beth Gavin will research. 

2.      Booster Club Membership

a.       The membership for each family was set for $40.

3.      Rock Sports

a.       Joanne reviewed the clothing items, etc. that will be

Available for families of McNeil Swim and Dive.

II.                Meet Schedule for 2011-2012 discussed.  Coach Foss will hear from the

Aggieland Meet Director in September on the possibility of attending this meet.

     IV.        Meeting adjourned – 8:15pm.

Sunday, August 28, 2011

Booster Club Meeting Minutes 8/23

McNeil Booster Club Meeting Minutes:  Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011    6:00pm.

Members Present: Coach Foss, Joanne Sims, Debbie Dalke, Kim Green, Beth Gavin

I.                   Financial Report:
A.    Taxes were discussed, along with the type of forms to be completed.  We will have 4 additional months to file our Taxes for 2011.  Joanne and Debbie will meet to discuss and complete.
1.      Possibility of changing our tax status from Parent Booster Club umbrella ($95 each year), or $850 one time fee was discussed.  We will decide on how to file after we see how much revenue the Swim-A-Thon and AquaTex fundraiser can bring in.
B.     Expenses:
1.       Lane 4 invoice was given to Debbie for a cap order.
2.       The deposit invoice for two charter busses to be used this year (Corpus Christi and Houston) was also given to Debbie. 
3.      Coach Foss reviewed the expenses for meets, travel, food, banquet, scrapbooks, and other yearly costs.  A cost of approximately $200 per swimmer was discussed. 
C.     Potential Revenue to help offset costs:
1.      AquaTex Round Rock Unclassified concession fundraiser
a.       Potential income of $2,000 or more. 
b.      Coach Foss will have swimmers sign up for each time slot (at least 4 each slot).  McNeil Swim Team hopefuls will run Saturday morning for next year due to Westwood meet.
c.       Swimmer donations for the Concession stand discussed.  If swimmers donate drinks, it may pose a challenge in the delivery of the liquids.  Kelly Green suggested Sam’s for the purchase and delivery of liquids.  Beth Gavin will research. 
2.      Booster Club Membership
a.       The membership for each family was set for $40.
3.      Rock Sports
a.       Joanne reviewed the clothing items, etc. that will be
Available for families of McNeil Swim and Dive.
II.                Meet Schedule for 2011-2012 discussed.  Coach Foss will hear from the
Aggieland Meet Director in September on the possibility of attending this meet.
     IV.        Meeting adjourned – 8:15pm.

    


Thursday, August 11, 2011

McNeil Swimming & Diving Schedule 2011-12

All dates are subject to change.  Meet start times will be communicated once the meet information has been posted.

9/15 - Dragon Invitational @ Round Rock HS Pool(all five Round Rock high schools competing)
10/28 - AISD Invitational @ UT Swim Center
11/4 - McNeil Blue vs Green Meet @ Round Rock YMCA
1/14 - Winter Wildcat Invitational @ Temple HS

***Meet results can be found by clicking on that meet's link***

Monday, July 18, 2011

McNeil Varsity Swimming & Diving 2011-2012

Congratulations to all of the McNeil student-athletes that showed up today in hopes of becoming a member of this year's swimming & diving team and represent their school and community this year. There was some amazing talent and tenacity that was demonstrated at this years tryout.  You should ALL be extremely proud of yourselves. Congratulations to the below athletes in being named to this year's varsity swimming & diving team:

SENIORS

B. Banigan, S. Chin, C. Cummings, O. Devalcourt, K. Goff, G. Green, R. Hellmers, J. Jude, J. Krusee, K. Morgan, M. Yarbrough

JUNIORS

K. Banigan, E. Beier, M. Byrd, D. Dalke, G. Gavin, R. Hobbins, K. Lewis, D. Lin, C. Nelson, F. Park, C. Sims

SOPHOMORES

B. Krusee, K. Morgan, A. Nguyen, C. Scruggs

FRESHMEN

C. Austin, C. Chin, M. Glava, A. Gluff, M. Kalina, V. Limchantra, S. Ploch, C. Sellers, K. Shomper, R. Sullivan, K. Turner

MANAGERS

M. Arroyo

Please understand that the selection process is one that is not taken lightly. Everyone who showed up has obviously spent many years working on their craft. If you happened to not have made the roster this year, I recommend you continue to swim with a local team and tryout again next year. Thank you to everyone for their interest and congratulations to the 2011 - 2012 McNeil Varsity Swimming & Diving Team!!

Also, please understand that if you have made the above roster that you are agreeing to a commitment of staying in shape and working hard for the next month leading up to the start of school.  Failure to abide by this commitment could result in you forfeiting your position on the team. 

Everyone should be receiving an email about up coming team orders soon.  If you don't receive an email in the next week you should contact Coach Foss at utfoss9@yahoo.com

Thanks again, and congratulations.  See you soon.

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

TRYOUT TIME CHANGE!!!

Prospective McNeil Swimmers,

In order to avoid possible pool conflicts, tryouts will need to begin 30 minutes earlier at 6:30 AM and will end at around 9 AM.  Please see the earlier tryout post to see what each swimmer must bring and be prepared for at tryouts.  See you at the pool.

Coach Foss

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

McNeil Swimmers SHINE at National Financial Literacy Challenge!!!

The following four swimmers scored in the top 20% of the NATION along with 32 other Mavericks at this years National Financial Literacy Challenge.  This challenge asks students difficult financial questions and the results are compared to student scores nationally.  Congratulations to these four Maverick swimmers for shining brightly in their community and country!!!

Theresa Anderson
Andrew Nelson
Jordan Nixon
Emily Tagtow

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Tryouts for McNeil Swimming & Diving Team 2011-2012

All interested McNeil HS Swimming & Diving prospects, this year's tryouts will be...


Monday, July 18th, 2011
6:30 am
Rattan Creek Pool (Milwood Subdivision)
7617 Elkhorn Mountian Trail

Austin, TX 78729
***Expect tryouts to last around 3 hours***
***Please be early in order to complete information forms, confirm physical evaluation clearance, turn in grades, AND give yourself a good warm-up before tryout begins promptly at 7 AM***

YOU MUST BRING...
1. Physical examination by a doctor on RRISD form(see below link)
http://www.roundrockisd.org/index.aspx?page=673
If you got your physical through McNeil HS you still have to bring a copy of the physical to tryouts. NO PHYSICAL = NO TRYOUT!...NO EXCEPTIONS

2. COPY of most recent report card(new swimmers only)

3. Swimming apparel and equipment(goggles, suit, cap, etc.)

4. Running apparel(shoes, shirt, shorts, etc.)

5. Phone number(parent's AND swimmer's)

6. Email Address(parent's AND swimmer's)

Here at McNeil HS Swimming & Diving we are looking for talented, experienced, and committed team members that are interested in continuing a tradition of successful competitiveness, school/team spirit, and camaraderie amongst all team members.  We look forward to welcoming such individuals to this year's tryout experience.

For ANY questions and concerns:

Johnny Foss
Head Swimming & Diving Coach
utfoss9@yahoo.com
512.626.7448

Thank you, good luck, and see you at the pool!

Sunday, January 23, 2011

District Meet Success!!!

Mavs,

In coaching, like many other avenues of life, there are ups and downs.  The trick to enduring and lasting is to hold tight to the good times especially when times are tough.  My perseverance in this line of work should be greatly possible for a long, long time by just holding onto the feeling and experience you Mighty Maverick swimmers gave everyone on Friday and Saturday.  Every one of you prove how lucky I am to be your coach and how amazing 14-18 year old kids can be.  You absolutely blew my mind this weekend.  I can't thank you enough for the gift of that experience. 

I would like to highlight a couple of those special experiences...

- 64 different personal best swims!!! (84% of all swims)
On 9 different events we had 100% personal bests swam by all four Mavericks
Every relay as well swam season best times and moved on to Regionals


- Boys AND Girls Teams both earned 2nd Place for team point totals

- 2011 District 16-5A Event Champions!
Girls 200 Medley Relay - Katie M., Rachel H., Kirby S., Samantha C. - 1:49.19
Rachel Hobbins - 200 Freestyle - 1:54.06
Katie Morgan - 50 Freestyle - 23.98
Rachel Hobbins - 500 Freestyle - 5:08.51
Katie Morgan - 100 Backstroke - 57.49

- NEW TEAM RECORDS
Girls Medley Relay - 1:49.19(by over 4 seconds!!!) - Katie M., Rachel H., Kirby S., Samantha C.
200 Freestyle - Rachel Hobbins - 1:54.06
50 Freestyle - Katie Morgan - 23.98
100 Backstroke - Katie Morgan - 57.49

- SWIMMER OF THE MEET!!!   Katie Morgan
- GIRLS COACH OF THE YEAR - me

Overall, you can see it was quite the fun meet.  And on top of this we have a lot of swimmers that have yet to rest and experience their best races.  Regionals in The Woodlands in two weeks is going to be the fastest High School meet in the State of Texas all year...mainly because we'll be there.  It's going to be fun!  Congratulations to all Mavericks on this weekend's success.  See you at the pool.

Friday, January 7, 2011

Booster Club Minutes 1-3-2010

McNeil Booster Club Meeting: January 3, 2010

Members present: Carol Nealon, Kim Green, Debbie Dalke, Nancy Nixon, Joanne Sims, Coach Foss, Beth Gavin

I. Temple Meet

A. Bus will leave at 6:15 a.m. Swimmers are to bring snacks/drinks. Lunch (spaghetti) will be provided by Temple H.S. as part of the festivities. Dinner will be on the way home after Finals.

II. Districts

A. Dinner before the meet (Jan. 20th) will be organized by Lee Krusee.

B. Districts will be held at U.T. (Jan. 21st – 22nd). Coach Foss has given information to swimmers on entry possibilities. Start time will be 9:00 a.m.

a. Swimmers are to bring snacks/drinks Booster Club funds will provide lunches on Saturday.

b. District t-shirts have been ordered through Rocksports.

III. Regionals

A. Charter bus fees will be shared with Round Rock H.S.

B. Hotel rooming list will need to be sent 3 weeks prior (or upon receipt of email from Sales personal). We will stay in the same hotel as Round Rock H.S. (Homewood Suites). Regionals will be a very difficult meet to qualify for due to realignment of Region (adding even more competitive teams to our Region).

IV. Banquet

A. Our Banquet Committee (Molly Anderson – chair, JoAnne Sims, Kellie Goff, M.J. Tagtow, Lori Weise, Kim Green, Danita Beier, Lisa Sinclair, Karyl Seibert) will organize the evening (tentively April 29th)

B. The scrapbook and plaque will be paid by Booster Club memberships. Coach Foss will put out an email reminding parents who have not joined to please join so that all swimmers will receive their plaques and scrapbooks.

V. Treasurer Report

A. No activity since last meeting. Coach Foss gave last invoice for Lane 4.