Friday, December 11 – Team Update & Swim Tips

Mark Moore

Friday, December 11 – Team Update & Swim Tips

Hey Team,

A few important reminders for today and the weekend:

No Workout Tonight
7:30–8:30 PM 

Annual Holiday Team Party – TONIGHT!
6:00–9:00 PM
Join us for food, fun, and team spirit!

Polar Bear Challenge Starts Tomorrow!
Get ready to kick off the winter swimming tradition!

Billing Options

Mission Viejo Nadadores accepts payment via credit card or ACH bank debit:

  • Credit Card: ~3% processing fee
  • ACH: $1.25 per transaction (flat fee)

To update your payment preferences:
TeamUnify → My Account → Billing → Set-up Autopay
Instructions: Team Unify FAQs

Holiday Toy Drive

The City of Mission Viejo is collecting new, unwrapped toys for Marine families.
Drop donations in the box outside the Swim Office through December 23.
Thank you for helping make the holidays brighter!

Friday Swim Tip: What Sculling Is — And Why We Do It

Sculling is one of the most effective skill-building drills in swimming. It’s all about small, controlled hand and forearm movements that create lift and propulsion — helping you develop a better “feel for the water.”

What Sculling Actually Is:

  • Small figure-eight or sweeping motions with your hands
  • Changing palm angles to generate lift
  • Using forearms as paddles for more surface area
  • Maintaining a stable body position
  • Building sensitivity to water pressure and flow

Why We Do It:

  • Improves catch mechanics for all strokes
  • Enhances propulsion efficiency
  • Strengthens forearm engagement
  • Boosts body awareness and alignment
  • Transfers to freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly
  • Refines hand positioning for speed and control

The Big Picture:
Sculling teaches you to shape the water, not fight it. This skill makes every stroke more efficient and every lap smoother.

Have a great weekend, Team!
See you at the party tonight and on deck tomorrow for Polar Bear!

Coach Mark

“Commitment is what turns a promise into reality. It’s the daily choice to show up, work hard, and push beyond comfort — even when no one is watching.”