Hello

PRACTICE — Normal schedule this week. There are 2 more weeks in the Fall session. A reminder that Fridays we will combine Groups 1 and 2 from 3:30-4:30 and Group 3, 4:15-5:45.

JO RECAP — This past weekend was one of the fastest 14-un meets in California, the Pacific Swimming Junior Olympics. The Tuna were in fine form in San Jose; and, despite the wintry weather, we had many standout swims!

• The relays were awesome with many swimmers getting their first taste of Junior Olympic racing. Congrats Storm, Dylan, Blake, Lily, Marina, and Zara!
• William Canori had a stellar meet, winning the 500 Free in comeback fashion while setting a new NBA Team Record, 5:44.26. He also ranked Tuna all-time top 3 in the 200 Free, 2:12.33 (3rd)
• Piper Morrell made a Final at her first JO’s, smoking a 38.2 in her 50 Breast
• Cameron Forbes won the 50 Back! and narrowly missed breaking 30 in her 50 Fly (30.04—knocking off one of the oldest record on the Board (Suzannah Miller from 1978!)
• Esme Palmer made Finals in her 50 Free and was a critical component to the successful 11-12 Girls Relays
• Fiona Bell broke 6min. in her 500 Free, almost cracked a minute in her 100 Free (00.7), and brought the Free Relay home in style.
• Overall it was a great weekend for the TUNA!

HUSKY INVITE — Our Senior team was in action up in Seattle, with many best times and Team Records—and set a new Pacific Swimming Record in the 15-16 Boys 200 Medley Relay 1:24.45 (Luca Gissendaner, Justin Wong, Nicky Glenn, and Bryce Roberts)—3 of those boys spent many hours in the TPC pools honing their craft when they were younger! Hopefully, many of you will be a part of our team to experience the fun travel meets your swimmers can experience as they progress through the program!

ARIZONA — please get on this google doc if you are planning to attend the meet!

HOLIDAY TRAINING — as mentioned above, the Fall season ends Dec. 20th, but we will have some workouts available for our young swimmers over the break. Details are still being hammered out but last year they were at Redwood High in the mornings. Stay tuned for more details!

*WINTER 2020 — * Winter goes from 1/7 – 3/13. There will be a separate informational email out soon, so please hold your Winter questions until after that goes out.

QUOTE — Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it. — Charles R. Swindoll

See you at the pool!, Coach Mike

Pre Senior

Practice
Monday 4:15-6:45 at COM
Tuesday 5:00-6:45 at COM
Wednesday 4:15-6:45 at COM
Thursday 4:15-6:45 at COM
Friday OFF
Saturday 10:00-12:00 at RHS
Sunday OFF
Those who swam all weekend at JO’s should take a well deserved afternoon off!!!
*Winter break schedule out later this week!!!

Strength & Conditioning
Monday Wednesday Thursday for the first 45 minutes of practice. PLEASE wear closed toe shoes!

Meets
Jan 18-19 Zone 3 Short Course Champs — online entries — NOT OPEN YET
Feb 8-9 VJO CBA+ (for those not going to AZ) — online entries — NOT OPEN YET
Feb 15-17 Arizona — coaches entries
Mar 13-15 Spring JO’s — online entries — NOT OPEN YET
**All meet info will be posted on our website calendar

Other

• Thank you to all the parents who helped transport tents (and swimmers!), timed, and supported all the tuna who competed at JO’s this weekend!
• We had a great time racing this weekend at Junior Olympics – filled with many many good swims, best times, close races, and some super fun relays! Jeff and I both are very proud of all our swimmers who competed this weekend! It was so fun to see all the hard work we have put in this fall pay off in the pool… now back to work to get ready for Arizona!
• Speaking of Arizona… if you are interested in going we are starting to wrap up the planning process! We are hoping to have a finalized list of swimmers going to the meet by early January so make sure you let us know by entering on the online sign up sheet so we can plan on you!
• Reminder that next Wednesday will be our cookie party & gift exchange! Email Pere or refer to emails from her for more details
• We use snorkels, paddles, and fins regularly in practice. Head to our team page on Swim Outlet to grab that and other team gear!
• I will be getting my winter break lessons ready later this week… check back soon and sign up online

Senior

Practice
Monday OFF
Tuesday 5:15-6:45 at RHS
Wednesday OFF
Thursday 5:15-6:45 at RHS
Friday OFF
Saturday 10:00-11:30 at RHS
Sunday OFF
*Winter break schedule out later this week

Strength & Conditioning
Wednesday and Friday 5:50-7:00am at COM

Meets
Dec 11-14 Winter JRs Seattle — coaches entries
**All meet info will be posted on our website calendar

Other

• Full update to come soon… the tuna had an amazing meet up at Husky this past weekend. Lots of fast swims and relays… our 15-16 boys even set a Pacific Swimming Record!
• A huge thank you to our parents who chaperoned the meet this weekend and a special shoutout to Rosella, who helped with a ton of work behind the scenes to make everything run smoothly!!
• We use snorkels, paddles, and fins regularly in practice. Head to our team page on Swim Outlet to grab that and other team gear!

_ 194 days to Olympic Trials 2020_

See you at the pool

Devon

Pre Senior

Practice
Monday 4:15-6:45 at COM
Tuesday 5:00-6:45 at COM
Wednesday 4:15-6:45 at COM
Thursday OFF
Friday OFF
Saturday 10:00-12:00 at RHS
Sunday 10:00-12:00 at RHS

Strength & Conditioning
Monday Wednesday for the first 45 minutes of practice. PLEASE wear closed toe shoes!

Meets
Dec 6-8 Winter JO’s — online entries — OPEN
Dec 7-8 WCAB SR2 T&F — online entries — OPEN
Jan 18-19 Zone 3 Short Course Champs — online entries — NOT OPEN YET
Feb 8-9 VJO CBA+ (for those not going to AZ) — online entries — NOT OPEN YET
Feb 15-17 Arizona — coaches entries
**All meet info will be posted on our website calendar

Other

• JO swimmers should get their entries in ASAP! We will be doing relays – email out to those swimmers this week.
• We use snorkels, paddles, and fins regularly in practice. Head to our team page on Swim Outlet to grab that and other team gear!
• I have lessons available this weekend! If you are in town and would like a lesson sign up online
• Remember to let us know if you are going to Arizona on the ONLINE SIGN UP SHEET – we are starting to plan the team dinner/t-shirts and need to get numbers!

Senior

Practice
Monday 5:15-7:00 at RHS
Tuesday 5:15-7:15 at RHS
Wednesday 8:00-9:30 at RHS
Thursday 8:00-10:00 at RHS
Friday 8:00-9:30 at RHS
Saturday 10:00-12:30 at RHS
Sunday 10:00-12:30 at RHS

Strength & Conditioning
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 5:50-7:00am at COM

Meets
Dec 6-8 Husky Invitational — coaches entries
Dec 7-8 WCAB SR2 T&R — online entries — OPEN
Dec 11-14 Winter JRs Seattle — coaches entries
**All meet info will be posted on our website calendar

Other

• We use snorkels, paddles, and fins regularly in practice. Head to our team page on Swim Outlet to grab that and other team gear!

208 days to Olympic Trials 2020

See you at the pool
Devon

Hello—

PRACTICE — Normal this week.

THANKSGIVING WEEK — Next week, we will have a modified workout schedule given that most swimmers have the whole week off of school!
Monday, 11/25 — Group 1 and 2, 12-1pm., Group 3, 10:45-12:15
Tuesday, 11/26 — Group 1 and 2, 12-1pm., Group 3, 10:45-12:15
Wednesday, 11/27 — Group 1 and 2, 12-1pm., Group 3, 10:45-12:15
Thursday, 11/28 — THANKSGIVING (no practice)
Friday, 11/29 — no practice
Please email me with any questions or concerns!

JUNIOR OLYMPICS (12/6-8) — sign up online if you qualify. There are relays! I will contact eligible swimmers to field as many as we can.

COOKIE PARTY — 12/18 Save the Date! All-Group practice with cookies to follow.

NBA BASEBALL CAPS? — Angry Tuna ball cap ($25). If you are interested in purchasing one, please contact Casey Forbes with any questions. Please get any orders in by this Thursday!

WINTER/SPRING/SUMMER MEET SCHEDULE — there may be slight additions/changes, but these are the major meets for the foreseeable future. There will be home meets, time trials, and Rafael Racquet Club meets added shortly:
1/18,19 Zone 3 Champs
2/8,9 Vallejo C/B/A+
2/14,15,16 Arizona
3/13,14,15 JO’s
3/ 21,22 Rohnert Park C/B/A+
4/3,4,5 Far Westerns
4/25 10-Un Champs
5/23 Mont. Pentathlon
5/30,31 Vallejo Long Course
6/27,28 Tahoe
7/11,12 LC JO’s
7/18,19 RESL’s
7/25,26 FAR WESTERNS

QUOTE— It’s kind of fun to do the impossible. Walt Disney

See you at the pool!, Coach Mike

We coach character and excellence through competitive swimming.

Pre Senior

Practice
Monday 4:15-6:45 at COM
Tuesday 5:00-6:45 at COM
Wednesday 4:15-6:45 at COM
Thursday 4:15-6:45 at COM
Friday OFF
Saturday 10:00-12:00 at RHS
Sunday OFF

Next week for Thanksgiving week here is our schedule:
Monday 4:15-6:45 at COM
Tuesday 5:00-6:45 at COM
Wednesday 4:15-6:45 at COM
Thursday OFF
Friday OFF
Saturday 10:00-12:00 at RHS
Sunday 10:00-12:00 at RHS
*Strength & conditioning will only be on Monday/Wednesday this week

Strength & Conditioning
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday for the first 45 minutes of practice. PLEASE wear closed toe shoes!

Meets
Dec 6-8 Winter JO’s — online entries — OPEN
Dec 7-8 WCAB SR2 T&F — online entries — OPEN
Jan 18-19 Zone 3 Short Course Champs — online entries — NOT OPEN YET
Feb 15-17 Arizona — coaches entries
**All meet info will be posted on our website calendar

Other

• JO swimmers should get their entries in ASAP! We will be doing relays most likely so if you are attending this meet please be open to that opportunity. More info on that later!
• We use snorkels, paddles, and fins regularly in practice. Head to our team page on Swim Outlet to grab that and other team gear!
• Angry Tuna hats are still available for purchase ($25) email me if you would like one! Orders close this Friday.

Senior

Practice
Monday 5:15-7:00 at RHS
Tuesday 5:15-7:15 at RHS
Wednesday 5:15-7:00 at RHS
Thursday 5:15-7:15 at RHS
Friday OFF
Saturday 10:00-12:30 at RHS
Sunday 10:00-12:30 at RHS

Next week for Thanksgiving week here is our schedule:
Monday 5:15-7:00 at RHS
Tuesday 5:15-7:15 at RHS
Wednesday 5:15-7:00 at RHS
Thursday 8:00-10:00 at RHS
Friday 8:00-9:30 at RHS
Saturday 10:00-12:30 at RHS
Sunday 10:00-12:30 at RHS
*Strength & Conditioning will only be on Monday/Wednesday this week

Strength & Conditioning
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 5:50-7:00am at COM

Meets
Dec 6-8 Husky Invitational — coaches entries
Dec 7-8 WCAB SR2 T&R — online entries — OPEN
Dec 11-14 Winter JRs Seattle — coaches entries
**All meet info will be posted on our website calendar

Other

• Check in with your coaches about the time of practice Wednesday before Thanksgiving – it could be earlier than listed above. Have your swimmers talk with Don/Ken.
• We use snorkels, paddles, and fins regularly in practice. Head to our team page on Swim Outlet to grab that and other team gear!
• Angry Tuna hats are still available for purchase ($25) email me if you would like one! Orders close this Friday.

_ 215 days to Olympic Trials 2020_

See you at the pool

Devon