Meet the Athlete Leadership Team!

 

Maeve McEwen Purdue

The Waves have been a part of my life for over 8 years now and it’s been the most amazing experience. Throughout my time on the Waves I have met so many people, some of which have become my best friends and made countless memories. The thing I love most about being a part of the Waves is the community. It is truly special to be part of a team that is constantly uplifting one another and welcoming to swimmers of all levels.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Celia Zoeller

My favorite part of the Waves is being able to spend time with my friends and to have
fun while doing the sport I love. Goodman is such an amazing and welcoming
environment, and being a part of it is a great way to meet new people. I grew up being a
swimmer at Goodman and will always remember how much I looked up to the older
kids, and I can’t wait to show them what being a ‘big kid’ is all about!
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

Eleanor Huebner

One of my favorite things about the Waves swim team is the team camaraderie and support that is evident at every practice and meet. Of all of the swim teams I have been on, the Waves is the most supportive and fun environment to spend my summer in. No matter what level or ability someone is at when it comes to swimming, they are all accepted and lifted up together as part of the same team. Seeing swimmers cheering at the ends of lanes and laughing together between events always makes me smile and remember why I love this sport. Instead of focusing only on people’s times and what place they finish at a meet, coaches and swimmers alike focus more on each swimmer as a whole and how they can improve their swimming as well as their confidence and teamwork abilities. All of these things are what I will take away from my time swimming with the Waves, even more than the actual swimming memories.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Keegan Ranola

I love the waves because I can connect with a lot of my friends from high school season that I usually wouldn’t see without waves. Another reason is the meets, I love how everyone is so supportive of each other at the meets and how we can maintain a competitive environment.

 

 

 

Evan Gentz

 

I love the waves because it’s an amazing club with a lot of outstanding swimmers and coaches. One of the best features of the Goodman Waves are team building. Such as potlucks, swim meats, Tie dye days and Bernie’s beach. These experiences are helpful because it’s a way for swimmers to communicate, feel like they belong and have fun. Another reason why I love the Waves is because of friendships, friendships that I’ve made boosted my confidence, well-being and felt like I belong.

 

 

 

Tori Broker

 

I love the Waves because everyone on this team is very nice, and really makes me feel like I belong. It’s an amazing community to be a part of. The meets and potlucks are my favorite part of being on the team because there’s always good food, friends and good sportsmanship there. 

 

 

 

Ceci Watson

 

I love the waves because it gives me a chance to create community, build relationships with people, and participate in something I love doing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Josiah Tekle

I’ve been swimming with the Goodman Waves since I was 10, making this around my fourth year here. Over the years, I’ve made so many great friends and had so many great experiences with said friends. It’s the reason I come back every year.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liss Siebel

I love the waves because they welcomed me right away when I joined last year. I was a new swimmer, and no one made me feel bad about not being the fastest, it was like a family to me. I love getting involved with the team as well in doing the chants, relays, etc. Swimming has always been important to me, and I love the environment the waves has created.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cora Storm

There are many things I love about the Waves but when I think about it, it all comes back to the community. At Waves, everyone feels included and accepted. Nobody is judged for who they are. I also think Waves really feels like a team and that makes it fun. When I first joined Waves, I didn’t really want to swim and didn’t think I was good or could be good at swimming but my coaches and friends supported me and now I wouldn’t give up swimming for anything.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paige Ruppel

The Waves is a very fun way to make new friends. The meets and practices are not only fun and a time to be with friends, but good exercise. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Emma Ploeger
 
 
I love the Waves because of the community and acceptance of LGBTQ people and all people of all backgrounds and identities and how we are such a community. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tim Cronin
 
I love the Waves because I meet new people every year. I also love the Waves
because I see my friends every day and some of them are really nice. The socials are
very fun and I love hanging out at swim meets. The overall reason I love the Waves is
because of all of the friendly people.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Poppy Bents
 
I love the waves because I like how you can make new friends that stay your friends for a long time. Another reason why I love the waves is that I love learning new things, which happens in the swim team, and then you also get to use those skills at the meets, and show people what you have learned over the summer. The waves are also fun because the coaches challenge you, which is sometimes hard, but you can learn from other people and make new friends from that.and i love the waves because it is fun, and exciting to do all of the many things we do on the team.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Charlee Luehmann
 
I love the Goodman Waves because you get to do a lot of fun things. Also, you never feel stressed because it’s really fun. The coaches are really nice. The friendships I have made on the Waves make me happy.  The coaches make a lot of jokes and make me laugh. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Abby Redding
 
The Waves have been the highlight of my summers for the last seven years. I have loved the traditions and how the team grew to be bigger, better, and even more fun. Some things that I really enjoy are the doughnut Fridays, coach relays, and the last day of practice (water slide and diving board day). 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sarah Fleener
 
I love the Waves because I get to see my friends every day and it's a wonderful community! I also like the Waves because coaches (and sometimes kids) will get me to the time/goals I have in swim. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ella Hilsabeck 
 
I love the Waves because every practice is fun (cold or warm weather). I also really love goofing around with the coaches. I also really like how the team comes together for socials, donuts, and meets!