McNeil Swimming and Diving

Booster club meeting minutes - 1/16

2012-01-22T11:19:00.001-08:00

McNeil Dive and Swim Booster Club Meeting Minutes: 1/16/12

Members Present: Debbie Dalke, Coach Foss, Kim Green, JoAnne Sims, Ms. Hellmers, and Beth Gavin

. Team Banquet:
. The End of the Season Banquet will be reserved for Friday, April 27th. The Banquet Committee, consisting of Ms. Hellmers (Chair), Ms. Banigan, Ms. Morgan, Ms. Beier, Ms. Shomper, Ms. Jude, and Ms. Devalcourt will meet on February 6th and organize details.
1. The deposit of $200 for the banquet hall, and $180 for the sound technician will be set aside.
2. Seniors will decide on the type of food to be ordered.
. Upcoming Meets:
. District – January 27th, 28th,
1. The Krusee family will host the traditional District breakfast on January 24th.
2. The Chin family will host the traditional District dinner on January 26th.
3. Coach Foss requested an amount of $14 ($7 per day) for each swimmer for meals.
4. Joanne Sims will organize snacks, water for the meet.
. Regionals – February 10th
1. The Charter bus has been reserved. (A letter will be composed concerning the A.C. issues from the Corpus meet).
III. Next Meeting – February 6th

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

2011-11-23T04:38:00.001-08:00

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.

Mavs Compete well at TISCA 2011!!!

2011-11-20T07:45:00.000-08:00

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!

Katie Morgan Commits to University of Utah!!!

2011-11-12T12:11:00.000-08:00

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.

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

2011-10-22T13:21:00.000-07:00

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.

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

2011-10-16T15:56:00.000-07:00

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. 23^rd. 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.

2011-10-16T15:55:00.000-07:00

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.

Booster Club Meeting Minutes 8/23

2011-08-28T17:51:00.000-07:00

McNeil Booster Club Meeting Minutes: Tuesday, August 23^rd, 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.

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.

McNeil Swimming & Diving Schedule 2011-12

2011-08-11T12:22:00.000-07:00

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)

9/24 - Westwood Dual Meet @ Anderson Mill Pool

10/7 - Stony Point Dual Meet @ Round Rock YMCA

10/13 - Round Rock Invitational @ Round Rock HS Pool

10/15 - Leander Dual Meet @ Blockhouse Creek Pool

10/28 - AISD Invitational @ UT Swim Center
11/4 - McNeil Blue vs Green Meet @ Round Rock YMCA

11/18 & 19 - Coastal Bend TISCA Meet @ Corpus Christi ISD Nat.

1/14 - Winter Wildcat Invitational @ Temple HS

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

McNeil Varsity Swimming & Diving 2011-2012

2011-07-18T17:52:00.000-07:00

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.

TRYOUT TIME CHANGE!!!

2011-07-13T13:46:00.000-07:00

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

McNeil Swimmers SHINE at National Financial Literacy Challenge!!!

2011-04-19T12:00:00.000-07:00

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

Tryouts for McNeil Swimming & Diving Team 2011-2012

2011-03-10T11:32:00.000-08:00

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!

District Meet Success!!!

2011-01-23T06:41:00.000-08:00

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.

Booster Club Minutes 1-3-2010

2011-01-07T03:28:00.001-08:00

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.

Booster Club Minutes 10-18-2010

2010-10-26T18:40:00.000-07:00

McNeil Booster Club Meeting: October 18th, 2010

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

I. Call to order 6:00 p.m.

II. Travel Meets

a. Hotel rooms are booked for Corpus TISCA meet are booked. The hotel sales department would like a list of roommates by 10/24.

b. Cost charter bus for Regional meet may be split with Round Rock High School.

c. Charter Bill for Corpus will need to be paid. Amount totals $2,378.

d. Ms. Green and Ms. Tagtow will organize sandwich order during the Corpus Meet. Coach Foss estimates $360 for the lunches.

III. Round Rock Invitational Meet 10/21/10

a. There will be 17 teams competing

b. This is an optional meet for our swimmers due to 2 meets scheduled on ‘A’ days within a week.

c. Round Rock High School requests a donated canned food item per swimmer for this meet. Ms. Siebert and Ms. Nolan offered to donate the cases of canned food.

d. Discussed options for lunches. Ms. Sims will first attempt to have Subway on Parmer to donate lunches. If not, these will be purchased from the Subway on 620. Coach Foss will organize the order from the swimmers. Ms. Siebert will pick up the sandwiches during the meet.

e. Ms. Siebert offered to donate cases of water for the meet.

f. Carol Nealon will write a letter

g. requesting parents to donate fruit and granola bars.

IV. U.T. Meet on 10/29/10

a. Kim Green and Ms. Tagtow will organize box lunches from Jason’s Deli.

b. Meet will have a break between the Preliminaries and the Finals.

IV. Fundraising

a. Swim-A-Thon donations deadline is Nov. 4th. The goal is for each swimmer to donate at least $175 to help offset costs for training/meet fees.

b. There was a suggestion of a Silent Auction during the Banquet meeting.

c. JoAnne will research using ‘Rock Sports’ for apparel needs. Parents will be able to order on line throughout the season.

d. Ms. Green made a request for the Swim-A-Thon letter to be revised with the new correct address. Coach Foss will send the letter out again.

e. Booster club membership still does not include the entire team. There are currently 23 members, with 37 eligible to join. Ms. Nealon will add this information in a letter to be posted to the team parents.

V. Breakfast celebrations for the team

a. Coach Foss will appoint a Head Breakfast coordinator from the volunteers thus far.

b. Ms. Seibert had offered to be in charge of the Christmas breakfast.

VI. Next Meeting

a. Next meeting is scheduled for November 15th at 6:00p.m. in Coach Foss’s classroom (Rm. 113)

Booster Club Minutes 10-2-10

2010-10-05T04:43:00.001-07:00

McNeil Swim and Dive Booster Club Meeting Minutes: 10/2/10

Members Present: Carol Nealon, Kim Green, Debbie Dalke, and Beth Gavin

I. Meeting called to order: 11:06 a.m.

II. U.S.A. Parent Booster Club

a. Debbie Dalke motioned to join the Parent Booster U.S.A.
b. Kim Green seconded the motion.
c. All agreed that joining Parent Booster U.S.A. would be in the best interest of the McNeil Swim and Dive Club.

III. Meeting adjourned 11:08 a.m.

Booster Club Membership Form

2010-09-19T07:36:00.000-07:00

Booster Club Membership Form

Booster Club By-Laws

2010-09-19T07:34:00.000-07:00

Booster Club By-Laws

Booster Club Meetings

2010-09-19T06:53:00.000-07:00

Booster Club meetings will be held at McNeil High School in B113.

Meetings are at 6:00 PM on the third Monday of each month between October and March.

Booster Club Minutes

2010-09-19T05:36:00.000-07:00

McNeil Swim Team Schedule 2010-2011

2010-07-21T12:38:00.001-07:00

***To view meet results link, click on the meet name***

9-16: Stony Point/Vista Ridge Tri Meet (@home) - 4:30 PM
9-23: RRISD High Schools' Meet (@ RRHS) - 10:30 AM
10-2: Leander HS Dual Meet (@Blockhouse Creek) - 9:00 AM
10-6: Round Rock Tri Meet (@RRHS) - 5:00 PM
10-9: Westwood Dual/Tri Meet (@Anderson Mill ) - 9:00 AM
10-21: Round Rock Invitational (@RRHS) - 9:00 AM
10-29: AISD Invitational (@UT) - 9:00 AM
11-6: Temple Invitational (@Temple HS) - 9:15 AM
11-19 & 11-20: Coastal Bend TISCA Meet (@Corpus Christi) - 10:00 AM
1-8: Winter Wildcat Invitational (@Temple HS) - 9:15 AM
1-21 & 1-22: District Meet (@UT) - TBA
2-4 & 2-5: Regional Meet (@TBA) - TBA
2-18 & 2-19: State Meet (@TBA) - TBA

***Schedule is subject to change***

McNeil Varsity Swimming & Diving Team 2010-2011

2010-07-20T15:56:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to all of the McNeil student-athletes that showed up on Monday in hopes of becoming a member of this year's swimming & diving team and represent their school and community this year. I am so proud of the tenacity, courage and talent that was demonstrated. I truly wish McNeil high school had the resources to be able to place you all on the roster. Congratulations to the below athletes in being named to this year's varsity swimming & diving team.

SENIORS

T. Anderson, T. Bishop, R. Lacombe, T. Lapinski, C. McGowen, L. Nealon, A. Nelson, Jor. Nixon, Jos. Nixon, T. Nguyen, L. Schmeisser, S. Seaman, K. Seibert, A. Sinclair, E. Tagtow, B. Wiese

JUNIORS

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

SOPHOMORES

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

FRESHMEN

B. Krusee, K. Morgan, A. Nguyen, F. Zuo

MANAGERS

M. Arroyo, K. Bottoms

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 2010 - 2011 McNeil Varsity Swimming & Diving Team!!

2nd Annual Foss-Blighathlon

2010-05-06T11:35:00.000-07:00

The epic competition as seen and reported by legendary cross country coach Carlo "Manstallion" Bligh:

"This morning we hosted the most epic athletic competition to end all competitions for the second time. The second annual Foss-Blighathlon topped the untoppable first showdown with a run lengthened to 2.5 miles, while the swim of 400 meters remained unfortunately the same oceanic distance. 60 athletes assembled at the starting line, and through what must have been the patronage of the petty and meddlesome gods atop Mount Olympus, all 60 athletes finished what was desribed by one coach as "the most most excrutiating, grueling, and body wrecking test of will and muscle to take place in the world this morning." In the end, there was no water left in the pool, as most of it had been swallowed by the men's cross country team, but the McNeil Swim Team, a state level program in all regards under the tutorship of the legendary Johnny "look at the ground when you talk to me" Foss, were the ones to emerge from the empty concrete pit in the ground as the clear winners of both divisions, with the women's and men's cross country teams behind their rivals 43 and 37 points respectively. In the individual categories, Conor Yarbrough (unattached) was the men's champion, while swimmer Rachel Hobbins pretty much dominated both sides by not only winning the women's division, but finishing 9th over all. Said one sports reporter from the award winning Trailblazer, "the swim team versus cross country team yearly death match of sportsmanship may perhaps be the greatest sports rivalry since the PreColumbian Zapotec vs Olmec netball competitions where the losers were sacrificed."
On hand to present the coveted pure gold Cup of Life to the victorious swim team was international celebrity Chip Manstallion, who upon witnessing the competition, said, "See, I told you it's always good to have an emergency speedo on hand."
Attached are the results from the event, if you see any of these student-athletes today congratulate them on having the fortitude to finish a really difficult race when swimming or running or swimming and running may not be their thing."

Congratulations to everyone for such a hard fought challenge. Also, congratulations to Rachel Hobbins and Conor Yarbrough for winning their individual divisions, as well as both the boys and girls Varsity Swimming & Diving teams for defending their title.

Tryouts for the 2010-2011 McNeil Swimming & Diving Team

2010-04-28T14:58:00.001-07:00

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

Monday, July 19th, 2010
7:00 am
Rattan Creek Pool (Milwood Subdivision)

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!

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

Tryout will last at least three hours.
For 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!

Scholarship Athletes of 2010

2010-04-14T04:46:00.001-07:00

Congratulations to the following athletes for earning, accepting and signing letters of intent to swim at their perspective Universities, both of which come with a substantial scholarship.

Ian Bishop - North Carolina State Unversity

Alexis Widacki - University of North Texas

Swimmers' Success Reaps Rewards and Honors in 2010

2010-03-12T05:47:00.000-08:00

McNeil High School Swimming & Diving showed tremendous improvement and success during the 2009-2010 season. Below is a list of only some of the great accomplishments and recognitions these fine swimmers earned this season...

State Swim Meet

Ian Bishop - 5th in the 100 Breaststroke and 6th in the 200 Individual Medley
Alexis Widacki - 11th in the 100 Freestyle and 12th in the 50 Freestyle
Zach Gunn - 4th in the 100 Breastroke
Girls 200 Freestyle Relay - 10th in State
Girls Team finished 19th at State
Boys Team finished 30th at State

New Team Records(12 OF THEM!!!)

GIRLS
50 Freestyle - Alexis Widacki 24.28
100 Freestyle - Alexis Widacki 52.50
200 Freestyle - Rachel Hobbins 1:54.74
500 Freestyle - Rachel Hobbins 5:00.72
200 Individual Medley - Samantha Strohmeyer 2:11.71
200 Medley Relay - K. Morgan, R. Hobbins, K. Seibert, L. Tran - 1:53.49
200 Freestyle Relay - K. Morgan, A. Benck, K. Seibert, A. Widacki - 1:38.21
400 Freestyle Relay - K. Morgan, R. Hobbins, A. Benck, A. Widacki - 3:34.36

BOYS
200 Individual Medley - Ian Bishop - 1:52.11
100 Breaststroke - Zach Gunn - 56.76
400 Freestyle Relay - B. Wiese, T. Lapinski, B. Hammock, I. Bishop - 3:15.52
Boys 1 Meter Diving - Cody Cummings - 289.75

All American Awards
Ian Bishop - 200 Individual Medley AND 100 Breaststroke (both automatic)
Zach Gunn - 100 Breastroke (automatic)
Rachel Hobbins - 500 Freestyle (consideration)
Katie Morgan - 100 Backstroke (consideration)
200 Freestyle Relay (consideration)
400 Freestyle Relay (consideration)
Lea Schmeisser - 1 Meter Diving (consideration)

Not bad for 6 months of hard work! Congratulations to all of the mighty Mavericks for a great season.

Swimmer earns All State Choir honors!!!

2010-02-17T11:53:00.000-08:00

Sophomore, David Barnes made 4th chair in the Mixed Choir at the 2009-2010 Texas All State Choir Competition. Congratulations David!!!

Swimmers Qualify for STATE 2010!!!

2010-02-17T11:48:00.000-08:00

The following swimmers have qualified to swim in the 2010 UIL Texas State Swim Meet. This meet features the event champion from the eight regions of Texas as well as the next fastest eight times in that event. More or less, this is the sweet sixteen of high school swimming. Congratulations to these kids and their accomplishments.

200 Individual Medley - Ian Bishop, SR
50 Freestyle - Alexis Widacki, SR
100 Freestyle - Alexis Widacki, SR
100 Breaststroke - Ian Bishop, SR
100 Breaststroke - Zach Gunn, SO
Girls 200 Freestyle Relay - Katie Morgan, Annika Benck, Kirby Seibert, Alexis Widacki

Best of Luck at STATE!!!

Mavericks Show WELL at Region Meet!!!

2010-02-13T22:55:00.001-08:00

After solid performances in a tough district meet, the Mighty Mavericks set their sites on Houston, Texas, which happened to be the next stop on the road to the Texas State Swim Meet. The Maverick performances showed that we definitely belong among the most talented swimming in the state, and possibly the country. It was quite the spectacle. The accolades and life-long memories might be too many to count, but here are a couple of the high notes.

Out of 32 teams competing in Region IV-5A our girls and boys finished 5th and 8th respectively. Both are not only big improvements from last year, but school records for region place finishes in 5A competition.
All relays advanced past Friday into Saturday competition as well as 16 Individual swims/dives
4 Relays and 9 Individual swims made it to the"A" Final on Saturday's competition which means they are eligible to be called up to the Texas State Swim Meet on Feb. 24th and 25th.
McNeil has one automatic state qualifier with Ian Bishop WINNING the 100 breaststroke at the Regional Meet.
9 new team records were set this weekend!!!
50 Freestyle - Alexis Widacki - 24.28
100 Freestyle - Alexis Widacki - 52.50
200 Freestyle - Rachel Hobbins - 1:54.74
500 Freestyle - Rachel Hobbins - 500.72 (10 year old record)
100 Breaststroke - Ian Bishop - 56.97
200 Individual Medley - 1:54.11
200 Free Relay - Morgan, Benck, Seibert, Widacki - 1:38.44
400 Free Relay - Morgan, Hobbins, Benck, Widacki - 3:34.36
400 Free Relay - Wiese, Lapinski, Hammock, Bishop - 3:15.52

All in all, what a weekend!!! We will find out who advances to state once all of the other regions conclude their competitions. I am so proud of my mighty Mavs. Our season has been a gloriously successful one. So much so, that it is being extended another two weeks to the Texas State Swim Meet. Best of luck to all those eligible for call-ups. Congratulations to everyone on their amazing success.

Foss

P.S. - Final results can be accessed from the team schedule

Junior National Success!!!

2009-12-12T17:36:00.000-08:00

Four McNeil swimmers travel to Columbus, Ohio to compete in the 2009 Speedo Short Course Junior National Swim Meet. I. Bishop, Z. Gunn, K. Morgan and R. Hobbins represented McNeil High School fabulously with some of the following swimming accomplishments...

I. Bishop
3rd in 100 breaststroke with 55.91
4th in 4 x 100 medley relay with 45.99 on anchor leg
8th in 200 breaststroke with 2:04.38
9th in 4 x 50 medley relay with 21.07 on anchor leg
28th in 200 IM with 1:52.56

Z. Gunn
4th in 4 x 100 medley relay with 56.76 on breast leg
5th in 200 breaststroke with 2:01.
6th in 100 breaststroke with 56.99
9th in 4 x 50 medley relay with 26.32 on breaststroke leg

K. Morgan
anchored 4 x 100 medley relay with 53.46
anchored 4 x 50 medley relay with 24.73

R. Hobbins
led 4 x 200 free relay with 1:55.06

Congratulations to those swimmers! They have worked extremely hard and deserve any and all success that comes their way. Way to go Mavs!!!

Houston TISCA Success!!!

2009-11-22T13:25:00.000-08:00

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

Ropes Course 2009-2010

2009-09-19T11:45:00.000-07:00

Another successful team building experience to start off the year!

Congratulations to all those that conquered your fear of heights and braved the dreaded "swing". It was truly awesome to see everyone working together to accomplish simple as well as difficult tasks. Working as a team to design what we think are the most important qualities of being a Maverick, is an experience that I am sure we will relive and revisit many times throughout our year. I thank you all for your stellar effort and dedication. See you in the pool on Monday. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

McNeil Swim Team Schedule 2009-10

2009-08-07T20:39:00.000-07:00

***To View Meet Results click on the Meet Link***

9-24: Round Rock Dual Meet (@RR) - 5:00 PM

10-1: Stony Point Dual Meet (@ Rattan Creek) - 5:00 PM

10-3: Leander Dual Meet (@ Block House Creek) - 9:00 AM

10-9: AISD Invitational Meet (@UT) - 9:00 AM
10-10: Westwood Dual Meet (@ Anderson Mill) - 9:00 AM

10-22: Round Rock Invitational (@RR) - 9:00 AM

11-7: Temple Invitational - 9:00 AM

11-20 – 11-21: Conroe TISCA Meet at The Woodlands Natatorium - 10:00 AM

1-16: Winter Wildcat Invitational (@ Temple HS) - 9:00 AM

1-29 – 1-30: District XIV - 5A Swim Meet (@ UT)

2-12 – 2-13: Region IV - 5A Swim Meet (@ The Woodlands)

2-26 – 2-27: UIL State Meet (@ UT)

McNeil Swimming & Diving Roster 2009-10(updated)

2009-07-15T05:41:00.000-07:00

Seniors: A. Widacki, A. Parinella, K. Barnes, L. Tran, Z. Jude, I. Cruickshank, I. Bishop, A. Lee

Juniors: K. Seibert, T. Bishop, A. Buzzard, T. Anderson, L. Nealon, A. Sinclair, E. Tagtow, L. Beal, T. Nguyen, T. Lapinski, B. Wiese, Jos. Nixon, Jor. Nixon, R. Lacombe, A. Nelson, C. McGowen, A. Benck

Sophomores: K. Morgan, M. Arroyo, M. Yarbrough, K. Bottoms, B. Banigan, S. Chin, O. Devalcourt, G. Green, Z. Gunn, J. Krusee, D. Barnes, S. Long, R. Hellmers, J. Jude, K. Goff

Freshmen: R. Hobbins, S. Strohmeyer, K. Banigan, M. Byrd, C. Nelson, K. Lewis, C. Sims, B. Hammock, E. Beier, G. Gavin, D. Dalke

Divers: L. Schmeisser, S. Seaman, C. Cummings

Team Manager: M. Freeburg

Again, I would like to thank everyone who showed up to tryout on Monday. Please believe that the decision making process for this roster was NOT an easy one. I completely understand that I have left off some great kids with good potential, but in the end the tough decision had to be made. No matter what, continue swimming. It is a rewarding sport no matter where you do it, or with whom you do it with.

I am still looking for one or two team managers. Anyone is welcome to apply. First right of refusal will go to kids that have been on the team in past years. Email me at utfoss9@yahoo.com if you are interested in the position. Good luck to you all and have a safe rest of the summer.

Coach Foss

Tryouts Complete!!!

2009-07-13T08:46:00.001-07:00

Mavs,

Tryouts for the 2009 - 2010 McNeil Varsity Swimming & Diving team went FABULOUSLY today. McNeil HS was honored to have 61 high school athletes show up today to demonstrate their interest in representing our fine school. I was extremely impressed with everyone's talent, athleticism and effort. My decision will not be an easy one. The roster will be posted sometime on Wednesday of this week. Thank you so much for your time and interest in our program.

Coach Johnny Foss

Tryouts for 2009-2010 McNeil Swim Team

2009-06-27T14:56:00.001-07:00

A reminder to all interested McNeil HS Swimming prospects...

Tryouts are July 13th at 7:00 AM at the Rattan Creek Pool

YOU MUST BRING...
1. Physical examination by a doctor
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
6. Email Address(parent's AND swimmer's)

Please see the additional post about tryouts to find even further information.

Allow three hours for the tryout.

Questions should be directed towards Coach Foss' personal email address(utfoss9@yahoo.com)

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

McNeil - ALL AMERICANS

2009-05-26T06:58:00.001-07:00

Congratulations to the following McNeil swimmers for being awarded...

All American !!!

Boys 200 yard Freestyle Relay
Ian Bishop
Conor Yarbrough
Ben Wiese
Sam Krusee
1:25.69

Boys 100 yard Breaststroke
Ian Bishop
57.85

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McNeil Swimmers that achieved All American consideration...

Boys 50 yard Freestyle
Sam Krusee - 21.30
Ian Bishop - 21.43

Boys 200 yard Medley Relay
Chris Mericas, Albert Lee, Ian Bishop, Sam Krusee
1:37.58

Boys 100 yard Backstroke
Chris Mericas
52.70

2009 Leadership in Social Studies Award!!!

2009-05-15T11:12:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to McNeil Swimmers Alexis Widacki and Kasandra Casillas!!!

These students were nominated and selected for the 2009 Leadership in Social Studies Award. This award was not based solely on academic achievement but on the leadership, advancement, attitude and character the student has shown throughout the year.

AP Human Geography
Alexis Widacki

Pre-AP World Geography
Kasandra Casillas

McNeil Swim Team 2008-2009

2009-05-04T13:18:00.001-07:00

Swimming & Diving Roster 2008-2009

2009-05-04T06:40:00.000-07:00

Seniors:
S. Molleur, A. Rees, G. Long, C. Mericas, C. Gilbert, S. Krusee, B. Layman

Juniors:
A. Widacki, A. Parinella, K. Barnes, L. Tran, Z. Jude, C. Yarbrough, I. Cruickshank, I. Bishop, A. Lee

Sophomores:
K. Seibert, T. Bishop, A. Buzzard, T. Anderson, C. McGowen, L. Nealon, M. Freeburg, A. Sinclair, E. Tagtow, L. Beal, T. Nguyen, S. Seaman, L. Schmeisser, T. Lapinski, B. Wiese, Jos. Nixon, Jor. Nixon, E. Sikkema, A. Barnett, R. Lacombe, A. Nelson

Freshmen:
K. Morgan, M. Arroyo, M. Yarbrough, G. Green, K. Bottoms, B. Banigan, S. Chin, K. Casillas, O. Devalcourt, Z. Gunn, J. Krusee, D. Barnes, J. Jude, S. Long, R. Hellmers, K. Goff, C. Cummings

McNeil Swim Team 2008-2009 Schedule

2009-05-04T06:31:00.000-07:00

***To View Meet Results click on the Meet Link***

9-24: R-Rock & Vista Ridge Tri Meet(@ RR) - 5 PM
9-27: Westwood Dual(away) - 9 AM
10-1: Leander & McCallum Tri Meet(@ Leander) - 5 PM
10-15: Stony Point Dual(home) - Cancelled
10-24: Round Rock Invitational - 9 AM
11-1: Temple Invitational - 9 AM
11-7: Austin ISD Invitational(@UT) - 9 AM
11-21 – 11-22: Coastal Bend TISCA(@ corpus) - 10 AM
1-17: Winter Wildcat Invitational - 9 AM
1-30 – 1-31: District 16 - 5A Swim Meet(@UT) - 9 AM
(BOYS - DISTRICT CHAMPS!!!)
2-13 – 2-14: Region IV - 5A Swim Meet - 9 AM
2-27 – 2-28: UIL State Swim Meet - TBA
(BOYS - 10th AT STATE!!!)

McNeil High School Swim Team Tryouts 2009

2009-05-04T06:15:00.000-07:00

Monday, July 13th, 2009
7:00 am
Rattan Creek Pool
(Milwood Subdivision)

Bring appropriate attire for running and swimming.

All new swimmers must bring:
- a COPY of most recent report card(you will not get it back)
- a physical examination(forms can be found at http://www.roundrockisd.org/home/index.asp?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!

Tryout will last at least three hours.

For questions and concerns:
Johnny Foss
Head Swim Coach
utfoss9@yahoo.com
512.626.7448

Team Picture 2007-2008

2009-05-03T12:04:00.000-07:00

Team Records - BOYS - yards

2009-05-03T12:01:00.003-07:00

BOYS - YARDS

200 Medley Relay
C. Mericas, A. Lee, I. Bishop, S. Krusee - Regionals 1:37.58 2/2009

200 Freestyle
Jeff Terrell - State 1:40.96 3/1994

200 Individual Medley
Ian Bishop - Regionals 1:52.11 2/2010

50 Freestyle
Sam Krusee - State 21.30 2/2009

1 Meter Diving
Cody Cummings - 294.45 1/2011

100 Butterfly
Ian Bishop - Regionals 52.85 2/2009

100 Freestyle
Jeff Terrell - State 46.05 3/1995

500 Freestyle
Tim Campbell - Regionals 4:43.09 3/1995

200 Freestyle Relay
I. Bishop, C. Yarbrough, B. Wiese, S. Krusee - Regionals 1:25.69 2/2009

100 Backstroke
Chris Mericas - Regionals 52.70 2/2009

100 Breaststroke
Zach Gunn - Regionals 56.76 3/2010

400 Freestyle Relay B. Wiese, T. Lapinski, B. Hammock, I. Bishop -Regionals 3:15.52 2/2010

Team Records - GIRLS - yards

2009-05-03T12:01:00.001-07:00

GIRLS - YARDS

200 Medley Relay
K. Morgan, R. Hobbins, K. Seibert, S. Chin- Districts 1:49.19 1/2011

200 Freestyle
Rachel Hobbins- Regionals 1:54.06 1/2011

200 Individual Medley
Katie Morgan - TISCA 2:10.55 11/2010

50 Freestyle
Katie Morgan - Districts 23.98 1/2011

100 Butterfly
Meghan Strohmeyer - Regionals 58.47 2/2008

1 Meter Diving
Ashleigh Raley - Districts 426.50 1/1998

100 Freestyle
Alexis Widacki - Regionals 52.50 2/2010

500 Freestyle
Rachel Hobbins- Regionals 5:00.72 2/2010

200 Freestyle Relay
K. Morgan, A. Benck, K. Seibert, A. Widacki - Regionals 1:38.21 3/2010

100 Backstroke
Katie Morgan - Regionals 57.12 2/2011

100 Breaststroke
Anna Brunson - Regionals 1:07.79 2/2007

400 Freestyle Relay
K. Morgan, R. Hobbins, A. Benck, A. Widacki - Regionals 3:34.36 2/2010

Welcome Mavs!!!

2009-05-02T19:35:00.000-07:00

Blogsite is officially launched!!!