RHAC C/B/BB swim meet was a great opportunity to see where we need to work harder to improve individually, as a group, and as a team. CDST had a great number of swimmers who signed up for this meet, and many swimmers who were experiencing their first USA Swim Meet. There were also many DQ slips received by Coaches from the Officials this weekend. In regards to these disqualifications, swimmers should remember that this is a good time to make mistakes, so that we can learn from them early on...

Elite Group swimmers did well at the Terrapins Senior II T&F Meet last weekend at Concord. Many personal best was set at the meet, and all swimmers improved compared to their previous performance in October. After a rough season start and mediocre meet performance in September and October, Elite Group swimmers worked extra hard at practice last month. Many elite swimmers got their reward as the best time for their events. However, mid-distance events, race details, and techniques still need to be shaped for the upcoming December championships. Edward Huang...

Congratulations to Edward Huang for his commitment to the University of California, Berkeley. "I am honored to announce my commitment to swim and study at the University of California, Berkeley. I would like to thank my friends, coaches, and family who have supported me. I also want to thank you, Coach Dave, Coach Marsh, and Coach Matt for giving me this amazing opportunity. Go, Bears!" Go, Edward!

CDST attended the first swim meet of the season in Orinda last weekend with 70 plus swimmers. It was a great opportunity for swimmers to race against some fast Teams, while demonstrating good sportsmanship and Team Spirt. Below is the link to photos taken this weekend and a summary with feedback, & highlights from each Coach. Photo Credit: Dena Tom & The Gallagher Family. (For security and privacy reasons, Please do not share the link with others.) https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lTy7l32IGQdpHXljadcr92Nlm6FfynpD?usp=sharing Coach Chen: Elite & Senior Groups did well at the beginning of...

Congratulations to Edward Huang, who has been selected as Pacific Swimming's Long Course Outstanding Swimmers for 16 age for the 2021-22 season. He will be recognized at the annual PacSwim Awards on October 15, 2022.

CDST competed in the Pacific Swimming 14 & Under LCM Junior Olympics in Hollister, Ca on 7/8-7/10/2022. We had 7 athletes who participated in 24 events and 12 relay races. I am happy CDST swimmers showcased their enthusiasm, displayed exceptional focus, and arrived prepared to preform. Every student-athlete did a fabulous job at communicating their heat and lane assignments, while being responsible at completing warm up and warm downs. I would like to give a big shout out to Eric Meng, Dhivashree Kesavan, Sophia Gallagher for making finals for multiple...

CDST had our first own Senior National National Qualifier! Congratulations to Edward Huang; he swam 56.47 in the 100m Backstroke at SCSC George Haines International Swim Meet to qualify for the upcoming 2022 Summer Senior National Championships in Irving, CA. He placed 3rd in this *well-known Senior/International level meet. He also got Winter Junior National Cut in his 50m Freestyle(24.10) and 200m Backstroke(2:07.84). Edward Huang qualifies for the Senior National Championship at the age of 16, which is an impressive performance and achievement, while most of the Senior National Championship...

Zone 2 Challenge Team won the Pacific Swimming Zone Challenge Meet last week at San Ramon! CDST had four swimmers and two coaches who represented Zone 2 Challenge Team last week. They are: Teah Sun - 8 & Under Heber Sun - 8 & Under Eric Meng - 13 & 14 Boys Justin Ely - 13 & 14 Boys Coach Ian - 8 & Under Girls & Boys Coach Lawrence - 13 & 14 Boys Every year, CDST sends swimmers to Zone Challenge Meet, which used to be called All-Star...

CDST return to Zone 2 Championships after 8 years at Moraga, 1/29-1/30. We had 30+ swimmers from all age groups participate in the meet, including 10 relay teams. Elite, Senior, Platinum Group provided 80% of CDST entries and relay teams. We also had 4 swimmers selected to the Zone Challange Team, and represent Zone 2 to compete in Pacific Swimming Zone Challange Meet at the end of February 2022. Below is the link to the photos taken from the meet last weekend and the summary from each group coach. Go...

We had a blast at the CDST Christmas Party last week! Party photos are ready. Go To: CDST Christmas Party Photos Photo Credit: Eusebius Family. (For security and privacy reasons, Please do not share the link with the others.) May your days be filled with peace, hope, and joy this holiday season. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!