Junior National Success!!!

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!!!

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

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

***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)

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!!!

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

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.