Update 5/5/24 “Stoicism is something we are doing. Every single day, we’re trying. Every single day, we are putting the time, the effort, the intention in. We won’t always be successful, we won’t always live up to our standards, but what counts is that we don’t quit. What matters is that we trust the process, that we respect the practice.” --Ryan Holiday April Attendance Honor Roll (>= 80%) Hannah Harriman Grace Olson April 2024 Lake Monster of the Month—Hannah Harriman --90% practice attendance --What’s next?/Will-do! attitude --Listens attentively, asks/answers questions,...

Update 4/28/24 “Talent gets you to a certain point, but it is what you do with it that matters.” --Brett Favre Headlines Welcome Jessie Griffith, new Gremlins coach (featured in photo accompanying this update) About the opportunity to coach the Lake Monsters, Jessie reports, “I’m very excited to be the new assistant coach for the Mission Valley Aquatic Center. I’ve taught swim lessons for a few years but thanks to the aquatic center I was just recently certified as a water safety instructor by the Red Cross. I have been...

Bozeman Spring Chicken (April 20-21) Kudos Completing first LCM meet: Isaac Kinnick, Joseph Kinnick, Thomas Kinnick Completing new events: Annie Kleinmeyer, Grace Olson Registering State cuts: Hailey Cottet, Annie Kleinmeyer Gargantuan Swim Award—Thomas Kinnick Despite considerable trepidation over the 1 fl and repeated requests to scratch, he not only swam the race, but completed it legally in a solid 1.51.22 debut effort Swimmer of the Meet—Annie Kleinmeyer Raced all events entered in and completed her first 2 fr (3.24.63) Recorded 7 PRs, including drops of --10 in the 1 fl...

Update 4/21/24 “Ambition is the path to success. Persistence is the vehicle you arrive in.” --Bill Bradley Athlete Goalsetting There are still a few goalsetting meeting slots available: go to Sign-Up Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4BABAC28A7FDCF8-49008669-lake The goalsetting worksheet and instructional page are available on the home page under the Swimmer Info tab and Goalsetting subtab. Practice Schedule, 4/22-4/27 Kaijus/Nessies/Godzillas M-F: 4-6 pm Sat: 8-10 am Gremlins M-T: 4-4:45 pm W-Th: 4-5 pm Sat: 9-10 am Practice notes: We are adding Saturday practice this week. It will include two Saturday-practice staples, peer coaching...

Update 4/14/24 “If a man knows not to which port he sails, no wind is favorable.” --Seneca If you have not already registered for a goalsetting meeting, there are still slots available on Sign-Up Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4BABAC28A7FDCF8-49008669-lake The goalsetting worksheet and instructional page are available on the home page under the Swimmer Info tab and Goalsetting subtab. Practice Schedule, 4/8-4/12 Kaijus/Nessies/Godzillas M-Th: 4-6 pm Fri/Sat: no practice--Bozeman meet Gremlins M-Th: 4-4:45 pm Fri/Sat: no practice--Bozeman meet Long Course Meet Schedule Meet Dates Registration Closes Notes Bozeman 4/20-4/21 Fri 4/5 Only indoor...

Update 4/7/24 "With public sentiment, nothing can fail; without it, nothing can succeed.” --Abraham Lincoln Parent Meeting (swimmers encouraged to attend)—Monday, April 8, 6:05 pm The agenda will include the following: Coach/athlete/parent roles Practice and meet schedules Practice protocols Communication Member questions MVA/Lake Monsters fundraiser overview--Jason DeLaney (swim parent and MVA BOD member) Practice Schedule, 4/8-4/12 Kaijus/Nessies/Godzillas--M-F: 4-6 pm Gremlins--M-Th: 4-5 pm Long Course Meet Schedule Meet Dates Registration Closes Notes Bozeman 4/20-4/21 Fri 4/5 Only indoor LCM meet Lewiston, ID 5/17-5/19 Fri 4/26 Race against other LSCs Missoula 6/20-6/23...

Update 3/31/24 "Talent can’t be taught, but it can be awakened." --Wallace Stegner Parent Meeting (swimmers encouraged to attend also)—Monday, April 8, 6:05 pm The agenda will include the following: Coach/parent/athlete roles Practice and meet schedules Practice protocols Communication Member questions Practice Schedule, 4/1-4/5 Kaijus/Nessies/Godzillas: M-F 4-6 pm Gremlins: M-Th 4-5 pm Practices are optional but encouraged. Please attend when your schedule permits and your interest level merits. A given swimmer’s improvement rate is determined by time spent in deliberate and engaged practice. Long Course Meet Schedule Meet Dates Registration...

Update 3/24/24 "The soul should always stand ajar, ready to welcome the ecstatic experience." --Emily Dickinson Weekly Update Introduction I am excited to be in Polson and to have the chance to work with the many dedicated and industrious people at Mission Valley Aquatics and the Lake Monsters. This is the first of regular weekly updates to inform our Lake Monster families about practice schedule changes, upcoming meets, competition results, and other matters germane to our competitive swimming purpose. Practice Schedule, 3/25-3/39 Kaijus/Nessies/Godzillas: M-F 4-6 pm Gremlins: M-Th 4-5 pm...