Wednesday, April 29
FRIDAY CHANGES
Friday practices have now been moved from 4:00 to 6:00 including dry land for the rest of the season. Please check the website http://www.silvertide.ca/ for the May news and calendars.
Practice Changes May 1&2 EKI
Friday May 1: 4:00-6:00 including dryland
Saturday May 2: 6:30- 8:45 no dryland
Saturday May 2: 6:30- 8:45 no dryland
Monday, April 27
Who Do You Swim For
From Craig Townsend
Champion swimmers train every day and swim at meets because it is their OWN personal ambition. No one else's, just their own. Sure, it's also nice to win for other people, such as parents, coach or friends, but if these other people became the MAIN reason why they trained everyday, they simply would NOT succeed, it's as simple as that.
If these swimmers do achieve some results, it would only be through sacrificing something far more important, such as happiness in their own life. This is a major point, because regularly I see swimmers becoming disillusioned with their swimming because they feel that they are striving for goals which are not their own, but someone else's. Often these swimmers feel pressured to perform, and often feel 'guilty' at the very thought of changing their goals to something they might actually want (such as changing events, meets, or even having a break) - all because they feel emotionally responsible to keep someone else happy.
The bottom line is this - you cannot succeed unless you enjoy what you are doing. This is NOT to say that you have to enjoy every single moment (there'll always be some areas which may not be enjoyable!), but the overall reason why you get out of bed in the morning must be because you are happy with what you are doing. This is actually a major principle which applies to 'life' as well as swimming - you must either enjoy it, or find a way to enjoy it - if you wish to succeed. No one else's motivation will ever be enough to keep you going, you must have the motivation inside you already. All champions are self-motivated, driven people, they know what they want and they go after it - and they would never, ever bother trying to accomplish something that did not motivate them, not even if their best friend wanted them to do it. This is because they'd know that it would be a simple waste of their time and energy.
It's important to swim for yourself, and no-one else. Because this is only kind of motivation which will succeed, or be for your own benefit. Once again, it is always NICE to win for other people, but don't make them your focus - or it will steer you in the wrong direction. Always follow your heart and do what makes you happy, and you cannot go wrong.
Champion swimmers train every day and swim at meets because it is their OWN personal ambition. No one else's, just their own. Sure, it's also nice to win for other people, such as parents, coach or friends, but if these other people became the MAIN reason why they trained everyday, they simply would NOT succeed, it's as simple as that.
If these swimmers do achieve some results, it would only be through sacrificing something far more important, such as happiness in their own life. This is a major point, because regularly I see swimmers becoming disillusioned with their swimming because they feel that they are striving for goals which are not their own, but someone else's. Often these swimmers feel pressured to perform, and often feel 'guilty' at the very thought of changing their goals to something they might actually want (such as changing events, meets, or even having a break) - all because they feel emotionally responsible to keep someone else happy.
The bottom line is this - you cannot succeed unless you enjoy what you are doing. This is NOT to say that you have to enjoy every single moment (there'll always be some areas which may not be enjoyable!), but the overall reason why you get out of bed in the morning must be because you are happy with what you are doing. This is actually a major principle which applies to 'life' as well as swimming - you must either enjoy it, or find a way to enjoy it - if you wish to succeed. No one else's motivation will ever be enough to keep you going, you must have the motivation inside you already. All champions are self-motivated, driven people, they know what they want and they go after it - and they would never, ever bother trying to accomplish something that did not motivate them, not even if their best friend wanted them to do it. This is because they'd know that it would be a simple waste of their time and energy.
It's important to swim for yourself, and no-one else. Because this is only kind of motivation which will succeed, or be for your own benefit. Once again, it is always NICE to win for other people, but don't make them your focus - or it will steer you in the wrong direction. Always follow your heart and do what makes you happy, and you cannot go wrong.
Punctuality
One thing that I would like to see this group improve on is punctuality at swim meets and at practices. You have been great at telling me when you are going to be away, but the number of swimmers showing up late has been increasing lately. Being on time is important. The end result is that you show respect for others and the program being offered.
Monday, April 6
Goal Setting
Long Course Goal Setting to take place Tuesday this week. Please bring a pencil and your goals in mind.
Changes
There are a few changes to be happening within the Senior Development Group. We will be saying goodbye and good luck in Senior/Senior Step-up to Robyn, Jasmin, Melissa, Brendan and Kevin, while Ryan and Matt will move up all but two days a week. Never forget the little things that you have learnt in Senior Development. Keep working on your skills and your strength and flexibility everyday! While saying goodbye to a few we will be welcoming a few new members to the group. Haley, Rebecca, Brooklyn, Sarah, Emma, Hanna, Caleb and Halle will be joining the group full time as well as Holly, Maddi and Megan one day a week. It should be a fun transition and a great chance to see some new leaders arise from this wonderful hardworking bunch. Be sure to welcome them when they arrive.
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