PHD TEAM EMAIL WEEK 3

Amy Ross

 

GREETINGS DOLFINS!!!!

WEEK 3 EMAIL IS HERE!

HERE ARE IMPORTANT DATES:

May 11th: New Parent Information Meeting, 7pm Teen Center

May 13th :Pool Set Up Day #1

May 20th: Time Trials

NOTE FROM COACH TALLI

Hello Dolfin Families!

Hard to believe we are already at week 3! You may have noticed that I am being VERY strict with following rules such as not spitting water and keeping hands and feet to themselves as well as being in the ready set position and listening while I am giving instructions. I have found that in order to manage so many kids in close contact that I need to be strict for a couple of weeks to set the expectation and then I rarely have a problem after that. They know that I don't get mad, I just want to make sure everyone is safe, and I will be able to ease up soon.  There will always be a few kids who continue to push the limits, but the majority will be able to move forward as a group. 

This week we will be adding skills and drills for Butterfly. The kids love working on Fly because it is fun! I am going to continue to keep the younger kids swimming the width of the pool while they are learning new skills because they fall apart during a full lap. This part of the season is focusing on stroke development and drills to help build their strokes. Once Summer begins, we will go over all the strokes again but add speed and race skills. For now, it is best to make stroke corrections through drills and while swimming at a slower pace. This is helpful for all levels of ability. 

Please make sure your swimmer has a good pair of goggles that are adjustable. The cheap goggles don't work for very long and it makes it difficult for your swimmer. Any brand is fine, but Speedo Vanquisher goggles seem to fit most swimmers and they have Jr sizes. You can find these at Sports Basement or Elsmore Swim Shop. It's also very important to wear a cap or at least a hair tie with long hair. 

Let me know if you have any questions or concerns. 

Have Fun, Swim Fast

Coach Talli

[email protected]

925-216-7932 (text please)

NOTE FROM PARENT VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

Hello Dolfin families : )

We still have an opening on each of the following teams:  

  • Desk team
  • Set-up team
  • Take-down team
  • Stroke & Turn team
  • Announcer team—looking for another person for this fun and entertaining position!!!

A position on any of these teams will fulfill your volunteer requirements for the season. 

If you are interested in being on any of these teams or would like more information please email me at [email protected] and I will be happy to answer any and all questions.

Thanks : )

KC