“These are Sparta’s Walls”
-King Agesilaus referring to his men when asked why
Sparta lacked walls for protection.
2013-2014 Accomplishments:
2nd at NEAC’s Championships.
3rd in Federal League behind Jackson and Hoover.
27th in National Dual Meet Competition/Class 7 public
schools.
3.59 GPA National Scholar Team Award (6th in Ohio).
Six Team Records:
100 Backstroke, 100 Breaststroke, 500 Free, 100 Butterfly,
200 Freestyle, and 200 Medley Relay.
Multiple Individuals to Districts:
Qualified: 100 Fly, 200 Medley, 100 Breast to State Meet.
Goals were quite different in 2013…
 Develop new swimmers so they may contribute in the
future.
 New swimmers contributed by mid-season. Helped
TEAM WIN!
 3.30 GPA National Scholar Team Bronze Award (10th in
Ohio).
 Multiple Individuals and Relays to Districts.
 Committed to TEAM concept, worked hard and earned
respect.
 Surprised the whole local swimming world!
• Don’t be afraid of the “CIRCUSES.” They will be all around you.
• Many mentioned you swim “whatever coaches put me in.” Great
attitude! We are doing it again!
• Expect to work very hard: You will get the best coaching and training
possible. We expect same commitment from you. This is not a Learn to
Swim program.
• Get in Shape: Become physically stronger, proper nutrition, and
recovery. There is no time for less than best effort. In weight room and
pool: No Wall Huggers and No Wallflowers! Be a Rolling Stone.
• Reach National Scholar Team Silver Award. Gold???
• New Conference, AAC, Let’s win this thing! Top 2 in NEACS!
• 3 Relays and multiple individuals to Districts.
• Return to the “Big Dance” individually and with a relay.
• Note! Individual and Team goals can only succeed with the
“Sisterhood.” Social behavior that discourages the individual pursuit of
excellence limits our ability to reach our team goal, and is not
acceptable.
Find the Common Goal:
 We are done rebuilding. It’s
time to COMPETE.
 Stop being a “Sugar Cookie”
and make TEAM, Family,
Individual Goals happen.
 Reach National Scholar Team
Silver Award (3.50 GPA)
 Be AAC/NEAC League
shocker. Top 3.
 Individuals and Relays to
Districts and State.
Naval Adm. William H. McRaven, ninth commander of
U.S.Special Operations
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxBQL
FLei70&feature=em-share_video_user
“If You Want to Change Your
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Start by making your bed.
Find someone to help you paddle.
Measure a person by the size of their heart, not size of
their flippers.
Get over being a Sugar Cookie.
Done be afraid of the Circuses.
Face obstacles head first.
Don’t back down from the sharks.
You must be at your very best in the darkest moment.
Start singing when you’re up to your neck in mud.
Ringing the bell reminds you of your Team and
individual Goals and why you are working so hard.
• First: Set your attainable goals. This includes short term
(daily), long term (end of season), family (always), and
TEAM (your other family) goals.
• Second: Be Selfish! Protect your goals from those that are
unwilling.
• Third: Hard Work! Your training can’t be selective.
Deliberate Practice, always, always! We are not here to
motivate those that don’t like to work hard.
• Forth: “Eat, Drink, and be Merry!” Take care of the
Machine. You are burning close to 4000 calories a day.
Makes no sense to train that hard and not take care of it.
Smart nutrition, fluids, recovery.
• Finally: Mental Training. Visualization of a positive
situation. Takes 3-5 minutes a day.
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You will never do anything in this world without
courage. It is the greatest quality of the mind next to
honor.
-Aristotle
Team Rules
 Attendance is required at all practices and meets.
 Report any injuries to a coach immediately. We will decide how serious it is.
 Text Coach DeAngelo to report if you cannot attend practice due to an illness.
Must bring parent note the next day!
 Notify a coach if you have a school conflict that will prevent you from
practicing that day.
 During practice, stay in pool area at all times unless a coach excuses you to
the locker room.
 We are guests at YSU. Display proper behavior at all times.
 Follow all BHS code of conduct rules.
 Act like ladies and gentlemen at all times. Profanity, sexual harassment, and
hazing (including electronic hazing) will not be tolerated. Anyone who feels
that they are being harassed or hazed by another person or group needs to
report it to the head coach immediately.
 Ride the team bus to all activities. Any alterations in your transportation
should be cleared by coach O’Halloran.
 Maintain academic eligibility by passing five subjects.
 Boardman swimmers take pride and responsibility in all aspects of their
sport. They represent their school, coaches, and families at all times,
including the time outside of practice. Any member of the team who does
not live up to the responsibility of being a good team member will be subject
to all school discipline policies including being denied the right to participate
in varsity swimming.
Individual Expectations
1. Time is of the essence! Be on time for bus, team practices, and activities. Don’t
wait for coaches to board bus.
2. Change quickly in locker room and be on deck stretching prior to warm-ups. Be
prepared for practice with proper swimming gear such as cap, goggles, fins, boards,
etc. Must begin warm-ups on coaches’ sendoff.
3. If medically excused or injured, you will need to stay home.
4. Display a positive attitude and show respect to your teammates and coaches.
5. Challenge yourself and others to accomplish new things.
6. Maintain healthy personal habits. Eat smart, proper hydration, recovery.
7. Be a vocal leader at practice, in the locker room, and at BHS.
8. Demand quality and dedication from yourself and others.
9. Set realistic goals and use a day by day approach to accomplish them.
10. Understand that you and your teammates will fail at times. How you deal with
adversity will determine your level of success.
11. Model motivation and experience success daily.
12. Complete all practices to the best of your ability. No bottom walking, goggle
fixing, or wall stopping.
13. Clean-up lane areas after practice. This includes water bottles, caps, paper,
kickboards.
14. Quick shower and dress. No delaying return home.
Dryland Expectations
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Be on Time. 6:10 sharp until 7:15.
20 push-up rule.
Proper weight room attire. Must wear sneakers.
Always work with a spotter and use all safety
equipment.
Be efficient with your time. Bring quality work. NO
WALL FLOWERS.
Remember your individual and team goals.
Deliberate Practice!
At times, dryland may be cancelled due to weather.
A workout will be texted to you that you are to
complete at home. Honor system!
Return all equipment and weights to their proper
location. Keep locker rooms clean, and be sure to
pick up items such as water bottles, shampoo, etc
when you leave.
No Food Allowed in Fitness Center.
Swim Meet Etiquette
 Team dress as picked by seniors for home meets.
 During away meets, formal dress attire only. No jeans or T-shirts on
bus. Shirt and tie for boys, and dress up cloths for girls.
 Get changed quickly and on deck stretching prior to warm-ups. We
will get in together and warm-up as a TEAM. We will also Warmdown after races and as a TEAM at the end of the meet.
 Must dress in team warm-up attire during swim meets.
 Must stay on deck at all times. You are not permitted to go into the
bleachers or leave the pool area at any time without the coaches
permission. Non-swimmers are not permitted on pool deck during
meets.
 Important! All swimmers should report to a coach after their races for
feedback. Be ready to discuss the pros and cons of the race and your
plan of action the next time you hit the water.
 All swimmers and divers must ride the team bus to and from the away
meet locations. Swimmers are not permitted to ride home with their
parents or friends from away meets.
 Display good sportsmanship with opponents and their coaches and
officials. You can be disqualified during a meet for inappropriate
behavior which could also result in a two meet suspension.