ABOUT OUR TEAM
Welcome to the Oshkosh Community YMCA Swim Team--OSHY Dolphins! This is a brief overview of our team. We strive to offer a safe, fun and instructive swim team.
YMCA COMPETITIVE SPORTS PHILOSPHY
The value of youth participation in athletics is one of the underlying principles of the Y. We invest much time, money, and effort into our youth sports programs where individuals can learn in a healthy, competitive way that sports are not just for the physically gifted and talented. There are thousands of young people in our community who will not compete in the world of high school or college athletics. They can, however, learn from an early age to appreciate the joy of movement, the skills necessary for daily activities and sports participation, and the development of their overall strength and fitness.
The youth programs at the Y are also designed to help young people develop the social skills necessary for group and team interaction. These activities help them to develop basic knowledge that will help them to live healthy lives and practice good living habits. Most importantly, it is our hope that the youth sports programs at the YMCA will be opportunities for young people to understand, practice and even develop their own values and morals in interaction with other young people under the guidance of understanding and helpful adult coaches, counselors, group leaders, and parents.
At the Y, we practice a comprehensive approach to sports with an emphasis on positive physical and mental development. Our program holds these values:
- Developing self-confidence, self-respect, and an appreciation of individual worth
- Developing a commitment for daily living based on values such as Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility
- Growing as a responsible member of the family, team, and citizen of the community
- Appreciating physical fitness and mental well-being contributes to overall health.
- Recognizing the worth of all people and working for mutual respect and understanding
- Developing the capacity for leading, while using it responsibly
TEAM GOALS
- To nurture each child and realize that they are different and allow them to develop as far as their dreams, talents, and efforts will take them.
- To guide young people through the process of achieving while inspiring them to use this knowledge throughout their lives. Encourage them to dream, help them set worthy goals, promote a strong work ethic, provide support while they struggle, and inspire them to persevere until they succeed.
- To provide a level of coaching that will lead to the development of successful all-around swimmers. In all levels, proficient technique is a priority as well as respect for the coach’s workout directions, allowing swimmers to develop character, self-confidence, and the love for the sport in a nurturing atmosphere.
- To encourage parents to actively support their child as well as the program in a positive manner that reflects the YMCA mission and core values. Understanding their involvement is essential to the program and their child’s success.
- To provide swimmers the opportunity to get involved with and support our community.
EXPECTATIONS OF OSHY TEAM MEMBERS
- To understand the mission of the YMCA as well as that of the swim team.
- Be a proud member of OSHY.
- Give of yourself 100% physically and mentally.
- Challenge yourself and teammates to improve and work harder in a supportive way.
- Display good sportsmanship at all times, home and away, demonstrating the YMCA core values at all events involving the team as a whole or in part.
- Make friends with teammates and learn how to be a part of a team.
- Arrive 15 minutes prior to scheduled practice time.
- Come prepared – have all equipment necessary.
- Attend scheduled practices and meets.
- Communicate with coach directly regarding schedule conflicts or questions/concerns.
