Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Papers, Pencils, Books - Hey Man You're All Set!

Cool guy wearing jeans and a Rolling Stone T shirt approaches a nerdy freshman with black framed glassed, pants pulled up passed his belly button carrying a stack a books, 3 pencils and a note pad in his shirt pocket. He pokes him in the chest and says: "got your papers, pencils, and books - hey man you're all set!" Cool guy skips class, and nerdy guy goes to all classes and getting straight 'A's.

What's important about this is that 90 percent of success occurs before class, or in a swimmers case before they take a stroke. You need to have the correct suit, goggles, equipment, and mindset before you hop into the pool. You need to be prepared with your goals for the day, month and year.

You know how this story ends. Nerdy guy grows up graduates tops in his class at Harvard, and now owns a Software company. And cool guy, wears the same jeans and T shirt but he also got a job - WORKING FOR NERDY GUY AS A JANITOR.

Be prepared!

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Welcome to the New TTST Season

Swimmers are off to a fresh start - ready a raring to swim! We're looking to have fun, and swim fast.

The best way to get started is to start setting a few goals for yourself.
What do you want to achieve this year?
When do you want to achieve it?
What will help you along the way?

EX
Set a time goal. 1:00 100 free
Set a date when you wish to achieve it. Gulf Champs December
Identify the steps that will help you in the quest. Improve turns, head position.

You are surrounded by supportive teammates, coaches and parents. Let them help you get to the next level!

Good luck and welcome back