Masters Weekly News Monday, October 14, 2024 Greetings from Rome, FOUNDATION MEETING WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2024 AT 6:00 PM • NORMAN P. MURRAY CENTER Please join us for the MVNF Annual Meeting and MVNF Board of Director Elections on October 16, 2024, at 6:00 pm, at the Norman P. Murray Center (24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo). Hear the year in review from the MVNF Board and our MVN Coaches. Learn what is in store for the future from our Executive Director, Michele Mitchell. Candidates for the Board of Directors will...

Masters Team Weekly Update Monday, October 8, 2024 1. Words from Coach Mark 2. Mission SCM Meet Results 3. Love MV 4. MVN Foundation Annual Meeting 5. Upcoming Team Events ************************************************************ 1. Words from Coach Mark In and Around the Pool Be Responsible, Aware, and Communicate Be Responsible & Aware Never assume that the first person in the lane knows what is going on. They may be having a bad day. Take responsibility for counting. You can do it-allow you to believe it! Watch the pace clock and stay in...

Masters Team Weekly Update Monday, September 30 1. Words from Coach Mark 2. Palm Springs Results 3. Mission SCM Meet 4. Love MV 5. MVN Foundation Annual Meeting ************************************************************ 1. Words from Coach Mark Feel-Good Swimming The aim of a “feel-good” swim is to transform the sensations you experience during a hard set into something positive. Instead of perceiving these sensations as negative or painful, the goal is to view them in a new, non-threatening light. When you think about it, the only reason a hard set feels bad is...

Masters Team Weekly Update Monday, September 23 1. Words from Coach Mark 2. OW Mission Mile Results 3. Team Events Schedule 4. Love MV 5. 2024 Check-Off Challenge ************************************************************ 1. Words from Coach Mark Encourage & Acknowledge It’s always uplifting to hear positive encouragement from your fellow swimmers. A simple “let’s go” can be the perfect boost your lane mates need during a tough set. Remember to acknowledge each other’s efforts. If someone in your lane is having an exceptional day, let them know! “A little progress each day adds...

Masters Team Weekly Update Monday, September 16 1. Words from Coach Mark 2. OW Mission Mile 3. Team Events Schedule 4. USMS 5k & 10 K National Championship FYI: LOST & FOUND Please check the Lost & Found this week. All unclaimed items will be donated on Tuesday, September 17. ************************************************************ 1. Words from Coach Mark Weekly Focus: Streamlines Importance of a Perfect Streamline Reduces Drag: A perfect streamline minimizes resistance in the water, allowing you to move faster and more efficiently Conserves Energy: By reducing drag, you use less...

Masters Team Weekly Update Monday, September 9 1. Words from Coach Mark 2. OW Mission Mile 3. Swim Meet Schedule 4. USMS 5k & 10 K National Championship ***************************************************************************** 1. Words from Coach Mark Learning and practicing swimming drills is crucial for improving your swimming skills. Here are a few key reasons why: Technique Improvement: Drills focus on specific aspects of your stroke, such as arm movement, breathing, or kick. By isolating and practicing these components, you can refine your technique and become a more efficient swimmer. Muscle Memory: Repetition...

Masters Team Weekly Update Monday, September 2 Happy Labor Day! 1. Words from Coach Mark 2. Fall Workout Schedule 3. OW Mission Mile 4. Meet Schedule 5. USMS 5k & 10 K National Championship ***************************************************************************** 1. Words from Coach Mark Welcome to the Short Course Meters Season! As we dive into our Fitness/Aerobic Base/Technique training from September to December, our primary focus is competitive and fitness swimming. The highlight of our season will be the SPMA Regional SCM Championship Meet. For our fitness swimmers, we aim to complete the USMS...

Thank You for a Fantastic Swim Meet! A huge thank you to all the volunteers and swimmers who attended the 2024 USMS Summer Nationals. It was a tremendous success! MVN Swimmers achieved outstanding results: 60 Individual Team Records 12 Relay Records 20 National Champion Swims 3 National Records Congratulations to everyone for an incredible national meet and for your unwavering support throughout the event. Important Announcements: No Workouts This Week: The city will be working on several projects. Labor Day Workouts: 8:00-9:00 AM 9:00-10:00 AM Masters Fall Workout Schedule (Starting...

Masters Team Weekly Update Wednesday, August 14, 2024 *****7 Days till the USMS Summer Nationals***** PSYCH SHEETS and TIMELINE 1. Team Pasta Party 2. Sunday Clinic with Trenton Julian 3. Job Sign-Up for Nationals 4. 2024 Mission Mile 5. Words from Coach Mark FYI: Weekend Workout Times (after each workout we will be stuffing goodie bags for the meet) Treats provided! Saturday, August 17 6:30-8:00 AM Sunday, August 18 8:30-10:00 AM ************************************************************************************ 1. Summer National Kick-Off TEAM PASTA PARTY Where: Lauren and Danny Giometti’s Residence 26502 Mirar Vista Dr, Mission...

Masters Team Weekly Update Wednesday, August 7, 2024 1. Upcoming Event Deadlines 2. Rose Bowl Results 3. Job Sign-Up for Nationals 4. Team Party 5. Fall Workout Scheule 6. Words from Coach Mark FYI: SIGN UP NOW TO WORK THE USMS SUMMER NATIONAL MEET (4 Hours are required – you will be billed $40 per hour if not met) *****14 Days till the USMS Summer Nationals***** PSYCH SHEETS and TIMELINE ************************************************************************************ 1. Upcoming Events Summer National Kick-Off Party Sunday, August 18 – 4:00 PM USMS Summer Nationals (Mission Viejo) Type:...