Q: Have you started looking into what college you plan to attend, or what you plan to do next year?
A:
I do plan to go to college; however as of now I am not sure what
schools I will apply to. Some I am considering are USD, Cal Poly, UCSD,
Brown University, and Boston College.
Q: How long have you been swimming at OPP?
A: I have been swimming at OPP since I was 6.
Q: How many years have you been coaching at OPP?
A: I have coached for the past three years.
Q: What were your duties as a coach this year?
A:
As a coach this year I took care of the kids I was coaching and helped
them become better swimmers while having fun. Before the season started
in the Spring, I taught kids one-on-one lessons. As the season began, I
coached all regular 10 and under summer practices as well as helped
shepherd and manage the swimmers during meets.
Q: Are you coming back as a coach next year?
A:
I will be returning as a coach next year. I am already doing lessons
this fall and am excited to return to the pool next summer.
Q: Do you participate in any other sports outside of swimming?
A:
First and foremost, I love playing pick-up basketball at OPP (shout out
to the OPP league). Although I haven't played basketball for any
organized team since fifth grade, playing with my friends at OPP has
been one of my favorite sports memories. Outside of swimming, I also
enjoy working out and going to the gym. I played baseball my first two
years of high school and took a break Junior year, when I tried track
and field. This year I am planning to play baseball again in the
spring.
Q: What are some of your favorite things to do in your free time?
A:
I love photography and videography. I mostly do nature and automotive
photo and video projects. I also love cars and attending car shows.
Additionally, I am a huge music fan, I love so many types of music and
play the drums.
Q: Do you have any really good friends that you've been with for years at OPP?
A:
Throughout my time at OPP, I have formed lasting bonds and friendships
with people who I never would have known if it weren't for swimming.
Some of my best swim friends I don't go to school with or are in
different grades/ages. Some of my closest friends on the team are Jack,
Declan, Joaquin, Josh, and Kyle (our 3 on 3 squad).
Q: What are some of your best memories from your career at OPP?
A:
Some of my best memories are playing in basketball league games,
chilling around the pool after practice, and getting my first gold times
in OMPA.
Q: Do you have any suggestions for our older swimmers that are trying to take it to the "next level" this winter?
A:
For older swimmers, I would say keep putting in the work, get stronger,
and push yourself. But also, make sure you can balance your school and
social life as these are equally important.
Q: Do you have any advice for our ministinger families that would really like to see their kid swim for the team next year?
A:
For ministinger families: Keep getting your kids in the pool, get them
comfortable being in the water by themselves and make sure they are
enjoying their time in the pool. Just be patient as it takes every
swimmer a different amount of time until they are practice and
meet-ready.
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