The Road to Nationals-Caqroline Burckle National Teamer Caroline Burckle, who in 2008 broke the oldest-standing women’s NCAA record in the 500-yard freestyle and won a bronze medal at the 2008 Olympic Games in the 4x200-meter freestyle relay, is already in the throes of intense training for Nationals this summer. The former Florida Gator swimmer moved across the country last fall to Fullerton, California to train under Sean Hutchison and other National Teamers Katie Hoff, Margaret Hoelzer and Ariana Kukors at FAST Swim Team. After returning from the National Team training...

“C” is for Confidence. Confidence is a Choice Many people think the only way to be confident is to be successful. While it is easier to believe in your abilities when you have had proven success, it is not the only way to feel a sense of confidence. Confidence is a choice. It comes from choosing to focus on your strengths and knowing that you are good. It comes from choosing to be positive with yourself. It comes from focusing on what you need to do to swim well rather...

2010 FGC Senior Championships July 23-25, 2010 Location: Coral Springs Aquatic Complex 12441 Royal Palm Blvd Coral Springs, Florida 33065 Warm-up & Events: Prelims: Friday, July 23, 2010 - Warm-up: 7:30 / Finals - Warm-up 4:00 p.m. Friday Events: 200 Back 100 Free 200 Fly 50 Breast 400 Free Prelims: Saturday, July 24, 2010 - Warm-up: 7:30 / Finals - Warm-up 4:00 p.m. Saturday Events: 200 Free 50 Back 200 Breast 100 Fly 400 IM Prelims: Sunday, July 25, 2010 - Warm-up: 7:30 / Finals - Warm-up 4:00 p.m. Sunday...

The Road to Nationals-Nick Thoman Nick Thoman enjoys a challenge, whether that is pushing himself in workout or racing in one of the most competitive events in US men’s swimming. The Mecklenburg Aquatics backstroker recently broke the short course 100-meter backstroke world record at the 2009 Duel in the Pool. Looking ahead, Thoman is poised to establish himself as one of the country’s top backstrokers at the 2010 ConocoPhillips National Championships. I caught up with Thoman just after he returned from the two-week National Team training camp in Chula Vista,...

How should I think to swim well? Every individual has a unique mental state under which he or she performs best. There is not one right way to think. The key is to know what you are thinking and how you are feeling when you perform your best. How do I know my ideal mindset? To identify your ideal mindset, think about the best performance you ever had. Ask yourself: · What did I do to mentally and physically get ready (music, routines…)? · Was I relaxed or pumped up?...

2010 PST Booster Club Scholarship Winners Congratulations to the following PST 2010 graduating seniors. Courtney Randolph – Yale University - $1000.00 winner Katherine Foster – Denver University - $250.00 winner Cheriesse Campbell – Campbell University - $250.00 winner This event was sponsored by the PST Booster Club. Best wishes to your upcoming freshmen year of college!

Anxiety Why do I have anxiety? Many athletes have anxiety before they compete, whether it's a pounding heart, difficulty breathing, tight muscles, or worried thoughts. All animals have what's called the fight-or-flight response in which our bodies prepare to either fight a challenge or to run away from it. These symptoms of anxiety aren't always bad, as they can signal a readiness to compete. Think of a race you were involved in that wasn't important to you or where you knew you would win it easily. You probably didn't have...

PST showed its depth at the 2010 Summer Junior Olympics with a strong mix of JO vetrans and rookies alike, taking down new sectional cuts, getting into finals and swimming personal bests. New Spring Sectional Cuts include swims from Meagan Abad (100 Back), Jenna Diamond (200/400 IM and 200 Fly), Sophia Oliva (50/100 Free) and Matt Wathen (200 Fly). The top PST point scorers were Jenna Diamond (32 points) and Abigail Fossas (22 points). A few of the more amazing time drops belonged to Lorenzo Cabrera (200 IM, 18 seconds),...

The Road to Nationals-Jessica Hardy After qualifying to swim four events for Team USA at the 2008 Olympic Games, Jessica Hardy was devastated to learn she failed one of her three drug tests at the Olympic Trials. Testing positive for a banned substance known as clenbuterol, Hardy voluntarily agreed to step down from the Olympic Team not wanting the hearing process to distract her teammates. The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) banned the Californian breaststroker from the sport for two years. Knowing she had not cheated, Hardy had the supplements...

PST Graduating Senior Scholarship Awards Breakfast Tomorrow Please join us tomorrow Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. we will have our annual PST Scholarship awards breakfast after practice on the pool deck. We will be honoring PST 2010 graduation class, including Katherine Foster, Courtney Randolph, and Cherisse Campbell. Pancakes and drinks will be served. This function is sponsored by PST Booster Club.