Posted by: tfoley
on Sep 01, 2010
Interesting tidbits for parents as their respective son/daughter prepare for college. A positive mindset, a foundation for time management skills, and living a healthy lifestyle are strongly encouraged:
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By Dr. Robert Nathanson and Arthur Kimmel
Parents of college-bound student-athletes often ask, "How can I best help my child prepare for the academic demands of college?" Whether or not your youngster is planning to compete athletically at the next level, or has been an A or C student, the question is significant.
To help answer that question, we have compiled the following "To-Do" list for parents. These suggestions come from our more than 30 years of teaching and mentoring student-athletes and are drawn from the ideas and strategies of academically successful student-athletes from around the country whose insights were at the core of the research for our recently-published book, The College Athlete's Guide to Academic Success: Tips from Peers and Profs. We offer these suggestions and quotations of student-athletes from our book to help you provide guidance to your youngster now, while he is still in high school, because now is the time for him to establish good habits, attitudes, and skills, so that when freshman year arrives, he'll hit the ground running and his academic transition to college will be smoother.
Posted by: tfoley
on Sep 01, 2010
Hello-
Hope the summer treated you well. Below is an article that was found on collegeswimming.com. Collegeswimming.com does a feature on recruiting called "Tuesday's Tips." I highly recommend checking out the semi-regular feature on collegeswimming.com:
Today marks the return of a semi-regular series of columns aimed at recruits and their parents. To learn more, visit our recruiting section. It's easy to think of recruiting as the simple process of coaches and schools trying to woo prospective swimmers with elaborate trips, home visits, top-notch (or at lesat dressed-up) facilities, and promises of success. In truth, recruiting is anything but a one-way street and coaches and swimmers should consider that when they interact with coaches and prospective teammates.
Posted by: teamelite
on Aug 03, 2010
I started swimming for MAC when I was 6 years old in 1996. A week and a half ago I finally got my first ever national cut in the 200 backstroke at NC senior champs, and that has earned me a spot on this years swimmac national team. I have never been to a national level meet and I have to say that I am kind of like a kid in a candy store. We got to Irvine on Saturday so that we would have a couple of days to get adjusted to the time change, the climate change, and the pool before the first session of competition this morning.The competition pool setup is unlike anything that I have ever seen before. the setup really creates an electric atmosphere. It's almost like you can feel that there are going to be some amazing performances. It really makes you feel like you are at one of the biggest sporting events in the US.
This mornings session was a great start to the meet. we had some good swims to start the ball rolling. I'm really excited to see how many of the best swimmers in the world are going to preform tonight and throughout the rest of the meet. I don't swim the 200 back until the last day of the meet (Saturday) so i get to spend the first couple of days preparing myself and trying to do whatever I can to help my teammates already swimming preform to the best of their ability. I can't wait till I get to swim my race; watching the meet is making me itch to race. I am trying to build off the energy of my teammates swims, something that is important to do at any meet of any level. Marsh's quote of the day "Don't think, act! your actions are what delineate and define you." Thomas Jefferson.
-Eric Johnson
Posted by: teamelite
on Aug 03, 2010
Tomorrow the National Championships begin. A culmination of a season-long journey. For some, it means qualifying for a team: maybe representing the Unite States at the Pan Pacific Championships, maybe the World University Games, or maybe it is being a part of the National Youth Team and swimming in Maui. For others, it is about big-meet experience before going to college, proving that you belong with the "big boys" or earning a best time. The meet will have its ups-and-downs just like any meet and what any swimmer goes through, regardless of age. Nerves will have to be controlled. Pacing will need to be exact and fine-tuned. There will be loud cheers from the crowd, bright lights from the television crews, and cool California breezes. But, the thing I look forward to most at this meet is seeing the National Team members and members of Team Elite continue to exemplify "team."
The primary purpose of this meet is for swimmers to qualify for one of the aforementioned teams, earning the honor to represent the United States team on the international stage. But members here have learned much about team already. The SwimMAC family has set an outstanding example of excellence in the pool as was showcased this past summer with state championships, youngsters earning the next-level times in their respective age groups, slightly older swimmers earning Junior and Senior National cuts (many for the first time) and coaches coaching marathon meets with enthusiasm unmatched and indescribable.
The swimmers here will compete hard, trying to make a team with the full knowledge that they are already part of the SwimMAC team - a large family that has many areas of support, from parents who allow their sons and daughters the privilege to compete in the greatest sport in world, to the board members overseeing this vast array of competitive youth, to a coaching staff that is as knowledgeable and passionate as any I have ever come across.
Team is about support. Team is about pride. Team is about energy. Team is about doing what needs to be done to achieve excellence and doing it with class.
From all the members of the National Team and Team Elite, we thank you for your support and it is our hope that some of our men and women take the lessons learned from the hometown team of SwimMAC to the international stage of being a part of the Stars and Stripes team.
Aloha,
Coach Todd
Posted by: teamelite
on Jul 07, 2010
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Team elite member Josh Schneider and I had the amazing opportunity to compete in the “Seven Hills” Trophy in Pescara, Italy. This was a unique chance that came about as a result of relationships SwimMAC Team Elite had established in Italy last year, while there competing and training. Pescara is a beach town located just two hours from Rome. We stayed in one of the designated swim meet hotels which was right on the beach looking out over the Adriatic Sea. Swimmers from all over the world were also staying in our hotel.
This was Josh’s first international competition and my third. However, this was my first time competing in Europe, I have now competed for the U.S. on four different continents! Needless to say, we were both excited about this opportunity, and a little unprepared since neither of us know Italian. The first day we spent a couple hours just trying to find an ATM. Soon we made friends with a coach from South Africa, who helped us out tremendously because she spoke Italian. Once the competition began we settled right into a routine and were able to really enjoy our time in this lovely city.
During the meet we watched some of the fastest swims of the year and were able to rub shoulders with the world’s best. Josh in particular had a great competition finishing 2nd in the 50 meter freestyle to former world-record holder Eamon Sullivan, and Josh also posted the fastest time by an American this year. He placed 5th in the 50 meter butterfly, an event he has never swum before, and the four individuals who placed ahead of him have all won an Olympic medal or swam in the Olympic final of the 100 meter butterfly. Personally, I was able to swim in a very competitive A-final of my favorite event , the 200 meter backstroke, along with my friend Sebastiano Ranfagni, one of 4 Italians who trained with Team Elite for 3 weeks in May.
As wonderful as it was to compete against Olympians from around the world, our favorite part of the time we spent in Italy was the food. I have to admit, some of the options were pretty scary and not so tasty (like Josh’s octopus salad!) but overall it was exceptional and memorable.
Posted by: apick
on Jul 07, 2010
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homan graces the cover of the July issue of Swimming World Magazine, and on The Morning Swim Show today, he talks about working to be the best backstroker in the United States. (Courstey of Swimming World Magazine)
Posted by: apick
on Jul 07, 2010
Hi, my name is Andrew Botelho, and I am a swimmer at North Blue. Abbey Joiner, who also attended this travel trip, is helping me to write this paper, and she also swims for North Blue. We recently attended the travel trip to go to Baltimore for a swim meet, and then to Duke University for a swim camp. Every swimmer that went on this travel trip learned something valuable. At the Baltimore camp, we got a chance to see Michael Phelps, who was swimming at the meet. After the two-day meet at Baltimore, we headed to Duke University. At Duke University, the sports psychologist, Dr. Greg Dale, came to talk to us about the mental part of swimming. Most swimmers don’t think or practice the mental part of swimming, so it was very interesting to understand how we think, and how much more we have to work on the mental part of swimming. At Duke University, we also had the chance to meet the head coach, Dan Collela, and assistant coach, Dawn Chuck, of the Duke University swim team. The head coach took us through underwater videotaping. We learned that swimming requires balance in the water, and we learned how to swim faster with less energy. Every night we had 2-hour stroke technique clinic, which was taught by Coach Rob from the Naval Academy and Coach Alan. After that we had the chance to do some fun team activities with our counselors. One of Coach Alan’s friends came to speak to us. He use to Coach and SwimMAC and now coaches for NCAC, which is one of our rival teams. He gave us a new outlook on attitudes for swimming. It was a learning experience for all of us, from learning how to do yoga, to some of the more simple things like learning how to do a correct freestyle catch. This travel trip has really helped all of us to become better swimmers in the future. We also got to know each other and work together as a team. We hope that all travel trips in the future are as fun as this one and we are offered the opportunity to continue to learn.
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on Jun 30, 2010
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on Jun 22, 2010
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Posted by: tfoley
on Jun 15, 2010
A follow-up with some pertinent information:
Admission types:
1) Rolling – no deadlines for application review. Students’ files can be reviewed until classes begin in the fall.
2) Regular – traditional release dates based on application deadlines (strict dates).
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on Jun 14, 2010
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Posted by: tfoley
on Jun 11, 2010
Hello! My first college recruiting blog! Wanted to let membership of SwimMAC know that I now have an email address specifically for college recruiting. It is college@swimmaccarolina.org. Starting Monday, June 14 I can start to accept emails re: the college recruiting process. The emphasis will be answering questions from rising seniors - seniors-to-be about the initial recruiting call process.
Additionally, I am awaiting feedback on financial aid and merit scholarships that I hope will help you in the financial part of the decision-making process. It is my plan to get this information to you once I receive it. The sooner you have this information at your fingertips, the better it is for planning purposes.
Thank you to those who attended the first college recruiting meeting. I put together a reference packet for you to take home. I still have copies and can get those to the coaches to hand out should you want one for those that did/could not attend.
I will continue to answer questions/concerns to the best of my ability and will definitely help you in searching out the answers to these questions/concerns.
Posted by: apick
on May 27, 2010
Justine Mueller talks about her resurgence in the pool since moving to Charlotte, N.C., to train under David Marsh. Mueller also has to deal with working full-time at a physical therapy clinic, which has its advantages, but can take some important time away from the pool. She also talks about the competition in her events, especially the 400 IM.
Posted by: apick
on Apr 13, 2010
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Most coaches like to see swimmers try different ways to get better; think outside the box. I like when swimmers are not afraid of doing something that may be hard, or challenging. sometimes it is good for swimmers to do something they have never done before with the goal of rising to the next level. Something to check off and say, "yeah, I did that!" It may be physically challenging, it may be mentally challenging, it may even be both. I congratulate Christian Yeatts and Zane Turpin from Senior 1 Latin for taking on such a challenge all on their own. On Wednesday, March 31st Zane and Christian raced each other in a 2,500 yard butterfly! They never broke stroke. Zane finished in a time of 29 minutes, 11 seconds, and Christian finished in a time of 30 minutes, 44 seconds. Oh, and just for the record, after that swim they joined the rest of the group to finish our butterfly workout. : ) Thank you guys for taking something a little 'scary' and making it fun and exciting. Keep it up!
Coach Jeremy
Posted by: jdugdale
on Mar 29, 2010
Team,
Wow every year the swimming community knows when short course season has come to a close when the Men's and Women's NCAA Championships have crowned their Champions (Florida for the Women & Texas for the Men). Many of you swam over Christmas break with the Men's runner up, University of California Berkley.
Now is a good time to revisit what to expect from either Div. I or II schools. Enjoy, and as always if you have any questions please write or call me at jdugdale@swimmaccarolina.org or 704-766-1520 ext 3122
Important Recruiting Dates/Rules
1. Starting September 1 of your junior year in high school, college coaches may
begin to send you recruiting letters, information on the school and information on
Posted by: jdugdale
on Mar 29, 2010
Division I not an opition or just not the best option for you? Then consider looking at Division II schools. While the schools are normally much smaller than Division I programs, that doesn’t mean athletics at these programs are played at a much lower level. Many Division I athletes actually end up transferring to Division II schools. If you are curious when these schools can recruit you, we have a few thoughts on the recruiting rules for Division II schools.
When can I receive recruiting material from Division II schools?
A school at this level can send you printed recruiting material beginning on September 1st of your junior year. Many coaches actually sent out questionnaires earlier than that but the actual recruiting interest should not officially start until the beginning of your junior year of schooling.
Can I receive calls from Division II coaches?
A college coach at the Division II level can call you once per week beginning on June 15th between your junior and senior year. They basically can continue calling once per week until you sign a Letter of Intent. Like any other age level, you are legally able to call the college coaches are much as you want during the recruiting process.
Posted by: apick
on Mar 24, 2010
Posted by: apick
on Mar 18, 2010
Coach Marsh is sending back pictures from the happenings at the National Training Camp in California. Here is a picture of Katie Hoff doing a push-up with her body aligned correctly. Body control like this comes only after lots of intentional practice. Once you are able to align your body you’re more streamlined in the water and you create less drag and get more benefit and speed from your powerful-high-elbow-catch-pull.
Posted by: jdugdale
on Mar 17, 2010
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Well through the efforts of many Queens University has added Men's and Women's Swimming. Both programs will be supported by scholarships. Coach Marsh will help chose a Head and Assistant coach to lead the programs. His top priority, to place a coach who understands the need to empower young men and women to be champions in life through excellence in swimming.
Coach Marsh is adamant that Queens University adding swimming supports his vision in providing excellent opportunities to all of our departing seniors either through excellent education and or scholarship.
Please check out the program and fill out the questionier if you are interested.
Amazing Awaits,
Jeff
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 17. QUEENS University of Charlotte is proud to announce the addition of men's and women's swim programs to a thriving Royals athletics program this fall.
"We are thrilled to see our vision of offering a wider array of varsity sports at Queens fulfilled," said Jeannie King, director of athletics. "Our current student athletes and entire campus community will embrace these new teams and rally around them as they make history."
David Marsh will help develop the program as Executive in Residence for Athletics and High Performance. He brings tremendous experience, expertise and leadership not only to the swimming program, but also to the Department of Athletics. He will partner with King and the coaching staff to pursue high performance and professional development in all facets of athletics and student-athlete performance.
"I am honored to be supporting Queens in developing an outstanding competitive collegiate swim program, providing exceptional athletes with opportunities to thrive academically and athletically here in Charlotte," Marsh said. "The new innovative high performance program at Queens will also attract other student athletes who are looking for a comprehensive private university in the heart of a dynamic city with unparalleled opportunities to excel in their sport, their studies and in service to the community."
The Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center will be the home site for the Royals. This world class facility is home to the annual Bluegrass Conference championships and one of the homes of Team Elite.
"We are proud to expand our partnership with Mecklenburg County, complementing our existing relationship through the Queens Sports Complex at Marion Diehl Park off Tyvola Road," said Queens President Pamela Davies.
The new swim programs at Queens will join a thriving Royals program that boasts 16 varsity teams including men's and women's basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, softball and women's volleyball.
"On behalf of USA Swimming, I am excited to witness the continued growth and vitality of a new collegiate competitive swim program developing, especially under the exceptional leadership of such a dedicated coach as David Marsh," said Mark Shubert, National Team managing director with USA Swimming.
Queens also will likely host summer camps (starting in 2011) to give swimming enthusiasts throughout the community opportunities to work with top caliber coaches and collegiate swimmers.
Queens University of Charlotte is a private, co-ed, Presbyterian-affiliated comprehensive university with a commitment to both liberal arts and professional studies. Located in the heart of historic Charlotte, Queens serves approximately 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students through its College of Arts and Sciences, the McColl School of Business, the Wayland H. Cato, Jr. School of Education, the School of Communication, Hayworth College for Adult Studies and the Andrew Blair College of Health which features the Presbyterian School of Nursing.
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