The end of the season is always a fun, nerve wracking exercise for the swimming & diving community. It is the culmination of many hours, days, weeks and months of work. As we gather information during that time it allows us to learn and grow at each moment.
A point of emphasis this season was making sure to “be present" & “stay in the moment”. We also wanted to treat people really well, have a great attitude and give our absolute best. If we can be consistent, intentional and deliberate in this practice, life has a way of working out. Simple enough plan, but it can be hard to execute!
I am happy to say that we - executed the plan!!
What a “Giving Day” and what an amazing Horizon League Championship meet! “Giving Day” is such a great platform for our swimming & diving community to show the university what this program means to them. To be able to have so many donors and so many $$$ given to scholarships absolutely blows me away. “Giving Day” got the team, coaches and fans of the program ready for the big show at the Busbey Natatorium the following day.
The team brought a swagger to the meet that has been missing in the past. Their personality, competitive nature and investment in each other came through in shining colors. All this resulted in amazing performances. Both the women and men scored their highest point totals in years; though those points were more difficult to get due to IUPUI joining the conference! It seemed as if every time we had someone swim, there was a best time to celebrate at the conclusion of the race.
As a coaching staff, we can’t wait to get back to work and keep learning! Thanks for your support and keep spreading the word about the “Vikings”!
