This Week At NTN

Jason Roberts

Below is information for this week at NTN. Please read over the information as it contains important information.


Cancelled Practices
Below is the updated list of our cancelled practices. There was a change in November.                             

October 31st – Halloween
November 7th  - Mars/Jenks Swim Meets
November 8th – Mars/Jenks Swim Meets
November 13th – Main Event Night For Team / High School Swim Meet 
November 15th – Home Meet

Main Event Outing – November 13th, 2025
Come join your teammates at Main Event – Grapevine on November 13th. . Swimmers must sign up by October 31st on our website. Sign-up is the same as if you were signing up for a swim meet.

When: Thursday, November 13th 
Where: Main Event Grapevine from 4:30-8:30PM.
Admission: $25
What: All attendees will receive Unlimited Play for Laser Tag, Bowling, and Billiards for up to 4 hours, a $10 game card, and 2 slices of pizza with a soft drink.

Sharing The Harvest Meet Deadline is October 31st  
We encourage all swimmers to participate in our upcoming “Sharing the Harvest Meet.” As a home meet, this event offers an excellent opportunity for athletes to demonstrate the progress they’ve made through their training. It also provides families with a great opportunity to fulfill their volunteer requirements while supporting our team.

Building Confidence in Swimmers: A Guide for Parents

Confidence is one of the most important qualities a swimmer can develop. It impacts performance, motivation, and overall enjoyment of the sport. As parents, your support plays a key role in helping your child believe in themselves both in and out of the pool.

1. Encourage Effort Over Results

  • Praise your swimmer for their hard work, focus, and attitude — not just their times or placements.
  • Help them see that progress comes from consistent effort, even when results take time.
  • Remind them that every practice and race is a step toward improvement.

2. Celebrate Small Victories

  • Recognize small improvements like better technique, stronger finishes, or personal goals achieved.
  • Celebrate progress, not perfection — confidence builds through noticing growth over time.

3. Normalize Mistakes and Setbacks

  • Every swimmer has off days. Teach your child that challenges are part of the process, not signs of failure.
  • Encourage them to reflect: “What went well?” and “What can I work on next time?”
  • Stay positive and calm after meets — your reaction shapes how they view their own performance.

4. Promote Positive Self-Talk

  • Help your swimmer use phrases like:
    • “I’ve trained for this.”
    • “I can do hard things.”
    • “One race doesn’t define me.”
  • Positive self-talk builds mental toughness and belief in their abilities.

5. Support Independence

  • Allow your swimmer to take responsibility for packing gear, setting goals, and warming up.
  • Encourage them to communicate directly with coaches when they have questions or concerns.
  • Confidence grows when swimmers learn to trust themselves.

6. Focus on the Big Picture

  • Remind your swimmer that confidence in the pool carries over to school, friendships, and life.
  • Emphasize character traits like sportsmanship, resilience, and teamwork as much as performance.

7. Partner with Coaches

  • Maintain open communication with coaches to support consistent messages about effort, goals, and growth.
  • Trust the process — confidence takes time, patience, and encouragement from both coaches and parents.

Remember: The most powerful thing your swimmer can hear is “I love watching you swim.”
Your encouragement and belief in them are the foundation of their confidence.

 

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to your coaches: