AG1 Performs Well at the MGK Odd Age Invite
With a couple meets under our belt this short-course season, most swimmers have already refreshed their best times. Now the focus shifts to sharpening the small details that create big progress. As we’ve been saying: if you want to accomplish something you’ve never accomplished before, you have to be willing to do something you’ve never done.
AG1’s theme continues to guide us:
- Listening. Putting yourself in a position to hear, learn, and give space for others to do the same.
- Understanding. Asking questions, seeking clarity, watching examples.
- Application. Trying the skills, testing what works, and adjusting what doesn’t.
- Accountability. Owning your effort and your focus. Are you chasing meaningful details or just going through the motions? Are you communicating your goals? Are you aware of the path to achieve your goals?
This group showed strong growth mindsets all weekend. As swimmers get older, it’s easy to get caught up in numbers and cuts. The real progress happens when you trust the process, commit to the work, and stay grounded in the journey. The breakthrough will come.
“The one who loves walking will walk further than the one who loves the destination.” – Lao Tzu
Stand Out Swims:
Max: 200 FREE — 23 second PB, regional cut, emphasized focusing on breathing pattern and walls, stuck to race plan.
Edward: 200 BREAST — swam less than 5 minutes after 50 breast, 11 second PB, leading by example for teammates.
Xander: 200 BREAST — first swim, focused on good walls and pullouts, pushing towards new goals.
Elan: 200 FLY — first swim, less than 5 minutes after 50 fly, being a good leader and motivating those around her.
Emilee: 1650 FREE — first swim, held accountability and maintained good technique and composure, regional cut!
Ella: 100 FLY — 15 second drop, swam event outside of comfort zone, cheering for teammates around her, finding new things to work on.
Juliet: 100 FREE — learned to overcome an unexpected result, having a sense of humor about the process, moved on to have great swims!
Bennet: 1650 FREE — first swim, comeback after illness, remained steady and raced outside comfort zone!
Ava: 100 FLY — first swim, great technique and attitude swimming a new event, positive mindset!
Emily: 100 BREAST — 9 second drop, productive mindset and attitude, staying warmed up in between events!
Madeline: 200 IM — 6 second drop in frequently swam event, cheering for teammates!
Leo: 50 FREE — right on PB after tough meet schedule, tackling event with growth mindset.
Juniper: 200 FLY — first swim, tackling something new after a month in a cast, already finding ways to improve next time.
Elena: 200 IM — finding new ways to swim event, using strong start and turns as momentum through race!
Aanya: 200 FLY — first swim in competitive heat, using teammates and other competitors to make her better!
Truitt: 200 FLY — first swim, stayed long and strong throughout, cheered on teammates, positive mindset.
Addy: 200 FREE — 7 second PB, raced to win her heat, positive mindset and swimming outside of comfort zone.
Emme: 100 FREE — first event of the weekend, closer to breaking 1:00, racing older girls and thriving.
Ander: 200 BACK — 13 second PB, trying other events and succeeding, pushing teammates around him.
Thank you to all the athletes and parents. These long weekends take a village, and your support, food, rest, rides, organization, showing up on time, and productive conversations at home regarding swimming. This makes a real impact into the athletes’ success and their growth into responsible, confident young adults.
Thank you again, keep pushing forward. Go Gold.
Coach Liz
