All interested McNeil HS Swimming & Diving prospects, this year's tryouts will be...
Monday, July 8th, 2013
7:00 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.)(we will run first)
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!
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Sunday, February 24, 2013
McNeil Swim Booster Club Meeting
Minutes: February 19thst, 2013
Members Present: Coach Foss,, Joanne Sims, Debbie Dalke, David Dalke, Marina Glava, Jen Gluff, Leigh Krusee, Paul Shomper, Tom Gozdalski, Beth Gavin
. Reflections –
. Regions: The hotel and dinner accommodations were excellent. The restaurant was able to quickly accommodate both Round Rock and McNeil swimmers with ease.
. Regionals has a two-year bid for the locations. The meet will be held at University of Houston again next year.
. New Business:
. Banquet; location will be Hill Baptist Bible Church off 620, near Lakeway Mall on April 26th, at 6:00.
1. We will need plenty of volunteers to help move tables beginning at 4:00.
2. Debbie has contacted the Olive Garden restaurant for dinner needs.
3. Family dinners will be available for purchase ($10 each person); the Buster Club committee will pay for swimmers.
4. Marina and Jen will contact Ms. Kurgan to help create this year’s program.
5. A Banquet meeting will be scheduled to help with decorations, cakes, drinks, etc. next month. Joanne will send out an email with details.
6. Senior letters / page for scrapbooks will be due by the end of March.
7. Coach Foss requested all graduating senior Booster Board parents to write a letter to all in-coming candidates to help the transition go as smoothly as possible.
. McNeil Water polo 2013 Team
1. Coach Foss discussed the possibility of establishing a Water polo team for this season. The first game would be scheduled in March, (Round Rock HS Tournament at Mickie Krebsbach).
III. Next Meeting: March 18th, 2013 – 6:00 p.m.
Members Present: Coach Foss,, Joanne Sims, Debbie Dalke, David Dalke, Marina Glava, Jen Gluff, Leigh Krusee, Paul Shomper, Tom Gozdalski, Beth Gavin
. Reflections –
. Regions: The hotel and dinner accommodations were excellent. The restaurant was able to quickly accommodate both Round Rock and McNeil swimmers with ease.
. Regionals has a two-year bid for the locations. The meet will be held at University of Houston again next year.
. New Business:
. Banquet; location will be Hill Baptist Bible Church off 620, near Lakeway Mall on April 26th, at 6:00.
1. We will need plenty of volunteers to help move tables beginning at 4:00.
2. Debbie has contacted the Olive Garden restaurant for dinner needs.
3. Family dinners will be available for purchase ($10 each person); the Buster Club committee will pay for swimmers.
4. Marina and Jen will contact Ms. Kurgan to help create this year’s program.
5. A Banquet meeting will be scheduled to help with decorations, cakes, drinks, etc. next month. Joanne will send out an email with details.
6. Senior letters / page for scrapbooks will be due by the end of March.
7. Coach Foss requested all graduating senior Booster Board parents to write a letter to all in-coming candidates to help the transition go as smoothly as possible.
. McNeil Water polo 2013 Team
1. Coach Foss discussed the possibility of establishing a Water polo team for this season. The first game would be scheduled in March, (Round Rock HS Tournament at Mickie Krebsbach).
III. Next Meeting: March 18th, 2013 – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Friday, January 18, 2013
A swimming perspective...
I’ve realized these past four years of swimming for McNeil high school that swimming in itself isn’t just a sport; it’s a lifestyle. Whether it’s finishing my homework during school so that I don’t have to stay up late, eating healthy foods so that I’m at my full potential for the upcoming swim meet or skipping every party that my friends delve into, every decision I make revolves around reaching my full potential as an athlete. I have dedicated so much of my life towards swimming; yet swimming has given so much back to me.
Swimming has helped me overcome countless struggles in my life, including my parent’s divorce, our house being foreclosed on and the seemingly endless stress of school and life as a high school athlete. Most people don’t understand the magic swimming holds in being able to distract a person from all of their problems to the extent that all they can think about is achieving the constant goal to become faster and greater in the sport. Upon arriving at practice and starting each day’s warm-up, all of my troubles are forgotten in minutes as my mind focuses only on the rhythm of my stroke and keeping my arms moving through the liquid lead most call water. Swimming puts me in a trance to survive every set and better myself tremendously every time I enter the pool.
There is no other sport, club or person in this world that compels me to be the best person I can, and simultaneously gives me a feeling of exponential importance. Now that it’s almost over, all I can do is hold onto the life-lessons I’ve learned from it and thank anyone and everyone who’s ever given me the opportunity to be a member of such a privileged and rewarding sport such as swimming.
Marissa Byrd
Veteran Swimmer
Mighty Maverick
Swimming has helped me overcome countless struggles in my life, including my parent’s divorce, our house being foreclosed on and the seemingly endless stress of school and life as a high school athlete. Most people don’t understand the magic swimming holds in being able to distract a person from all of their problems to the extent that all they can think about is achieving the constant goal to become faster and greater in the sport. Upon arriving at practice and starting each day’s warm-up, all of my troubles are forgotten in minutes as my mind focuses only on the rhythm of my stroke and keeping my arms moving through the liquid lead most call water. Swimming puts me in a trance to survive every set and better myself tremendously every time I enter the pool.
There is no other sport, club or person in this world that compels me to be the best person I can, and simultaneously gives me a feeling of exponential importance. Now that it’s almost over, all I can do is hold onto the life-lessons I’ve learned from it and thank anyone and everyone who’s ever given me the opportunity to be a member of such a privileged and rewarding sport such as swimming.
Marissa Byrd
Veteran Swimmer
Mighty Maverick
Sunday, December 23, 2012
Saturday, December 22, 2012
McNeil Swim Booster Club Meeting Minutes: December 17th, 2012
Members Present: Coach Foss, Coach Chapa, Joanne Sims, Debbie Dalke, Marina Glava, Jen Gluff,, Mr. Shomper, Beth Gavin
I. Winter Training:
A. December 21st, 27th, 28th, 31st ( 7:00-10:00 a.m.)
B. January 1st (8:00-11:00 a.m.), January 2nd ,3rd , (7:00-10:00 a.m.), and 4th (6:30-8:00 a.m.)
C. All training days, with the exception of Jan. 1st, will end with a team breakfast.
II. Team ‘Lock-In’, held in McNeil HS, is scheduled for December 29th from 8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m..
III. District Meet Dinner will be held Thursday, January 24th. Historically, the freshmen boys have an option to have their heads shaved for the meet (along with older swimmers). This is not a requirement.
IV. Regional charter bus will be shared with RRHS swimteam. Hotel room blocks have been made.
V. Financial Report given by Debbie. Outstanding invoices include Regional Charter bus, and swim-a-thon shirts.
VI. End of season Banquet will be April 26th. Booster positions open will include President, Secretary, and Treasurer.
VII. Next meeting: January 21st, 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
McNeil Swim Booster Club Meeting – November 12, 2012
McNeil Swim Booster Club Meeting – November 12, 2012
Members Present: Debbie Dalke,, JoAnn Sims, Coach Foss, , Marina Glava, Jen Gluff,, Abigail Scruggs, Brett Quinn, Mr. Kalina, Beth Gavin
. Fundraisers: Discussed ideas for future possible fundraisers. Ms. Glava and Gluff discussed Lacrosse team’s Haunted Spooky hayride. Board discussed a ‘New Year’s Polarbear plunge’, or other seasonal fundraiser ideas (raffle, etc.).. Coach Foss will present to Seniors.
. TISCA: Hotel rooms have been reserved. Coach Foss will try to find a parent or two who will be attending the meet to help coordinate lunches (some type of boxed lunch). Swimmers will have Olive Garden on Friday night. Joanne will coordinate water / snacks to be donated.
1. Warm-ups will begin 10:00 a.m., with the meet starting at 12:00 on Friday.
2. Saturday will have a 10:00 start time for finals. Coach Foss expects the swimmers to be returning from Corpus around 8:00p.m. on Saturday evening.
3. Coach Chapa will send out the itinerary for the meet.
. Christmas Training: Coach Foss would like to have breakfast for the swimmers at least 2 mornings. Ms. Scruggs and Ms. Gluff will arrange the breakfast items.
The training times will be 7:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. on all days, with the exception of January 3rd and 4th. Due to in-service meetings, the practice time will be 6:30a.m.-8:30a.m.
. Regionals: McNeil and RRHS will share the charter bus to Houston. Joanne and Mindy Lewis (RRHS) have been coordinating the logistics for travel, hotel, and meal arrangements. Additional plans will be discussed during the next board meeting in January.
. Team Building: An in-school team-building Saturday lock-in will occur in December, during Christmas break. Coach Foss will schedule the date.
. Next meeting: December 17th, 6:00.
Members Present: Debbie Dalke,, JoAnn Sims, Coach Foss, , Marina Glava, Jen Gluff,, Abigail Scruggs, Brett Quinn, Mr. Kalina, Beth Gavin
. Fundraisers: Discussed ideas for future possible fundraisers. Ms. Glava and Gluff discussed Lacrosse team’s Haunted Spooky hayride. Board discussed a ‘New Year’s Polarbear plunge’, or other seasonal fundraiser ideas (raffle, etc.).. Coach Foss will present to Seniors.
. TISCA: Hotel rooms have been reserved. Coach Foss will try to find a parent or two who will be attending the meet to help coordinate lunches (some type of boxed lunch). Swimmers will have Olive Garden on Friday night. Joanne will coordinate water / snacks to be donated.
1. Warm-ups will begin 10:00 a.m., with the meet starting at 12:00 on Friday.
2. Saturday will have a 10:00 start time for finals. Coach Foss expects the swimmers to be returning from Corpus around 8:00p.m. on Saturday evening.
3. Coach Chapa will send out the itinerary for the meet.
. Christmas Training: Coach Foss would like to have breakfast for the swimmers at least 2 mornings. Ms. Scruggs and Ms. Gluff will arrange the breakfast items.
The training times will be 7:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. on all days, with the exception of January 3rd and 4th. Due to in-service meetings, the practice time will be 6:30a.m.-8:30a.m.
. Regionals: McNeil and RRHS will share the charter bus to Houston. Joanne and Mindy Lewis (RRHS) have been coordinating the logistics for travel, hotel, and meal arrangements. Additional plans will be discussed during the next board meeting in January.
. Team Building: An in-school team-building Saturday lock-in will occur in December, during Christmas break. Coach Foss will schedule the date.
. Next meeting: December 17th, 6:00.
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