FCST Newsletter - Oct, 16, 2017

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Coaches' Corner:  What is the importance of coming to practice regurlaly?

When committing to competitive team, meets and tournaments are an exciting and fun part of the experience, however, a very important part of being on a competitive team is attending practices. As a coach who has seen the impact great practice ethic has on swimmers, I've put together a couple of reasons why attending practice is so important!

  • Attending practice is the only way to improve. Swimmers who attend 90-100% of the practice tend to improve faster than a swimmer who attends 50-60% of the practices. If an athlete isnýt coming to practice, there really is no way for them to improve unless theyýre working on their own time.
  • Missing a practice could mean missing being taught an important skill. This is especially true at a younger age. With new skills being taught all of the time missing even one practice could mean your swimmer is missing an important skill such as a back stroke flip turn, or a specific butterfly drill. As soon as they miss the initial teaching of a skill, they have to really start playing catch up to learn the skill. Attending practice helps swimmers keep up at practice and learn everything they can!
  • Missing out on being a part of the team. When a team is together, they are bonding, whether it is an obvious bonding experience like a game, or whether it is sharing a joke, the swimmers are becoming more and more of a team. When a swimmer does not attend a practice, they are missing out on little bonding experiences. There is nothing more important than the support of a teammate, especially at meets or tournaments. Attendance is a staple in an individualýs career, as well as a teamýs success. Help your swimmer by getting them to practice! It will make all the difference in the end. Weýchallenge everybodyýto improve their attendance this coming month. Thank you for your support!

  • We Are Family - Hurricane Harvey Relief:ýWe have many resources, including assistance from Gulf Swimming, to provide for you in this time of need. Anything we can help with, including providing general home supplies, cleaning supplies, contractor information, practice equipment or swimsuits for your athlete(s), or anything else- please let us know here:  CLICK HERE for more details.

  • FCST Families, how excited are you about the possibility of FREE FCST MEMBERSHIP for a year?! How about a $500 Meet Credit to your account? FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS! More information is on the way... stay tuned!

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FCST/ DADS Dual Meet

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FCST, FLEET, TWST Tri Meet

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Gulf 8 & Under Champs

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Meet Entry Timelines and Information*:

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Volunteer opportunities:

FCST vs. DADS Dual Meet HOSTED by FCST

Oct. 21 - 22, Lamar CISD Nat.

Blue 2, All Age Group, All Pre-Senior and All Senior groups Sept 28 and Oct 5 Click here!

November Developmental Meet HOSTED by FCST

Nov 4th, Lamar CISD Nat.

Red, White, and Blue 1 Oct 19 and 26 Coming soon!

FCST, FLEET, TWST Tri Meet HOSTED by FCST

Nov 10 - 12, Training Pool

Blue 2, All Age Group, All Pre-Senior and All Senior groups Oct 19 and 26 Coming soon!

*Families are responsible for communicating meet entry issues with their athletes respective coach, as their primary coach is most responsible for their athletes training and competitive plan.

**Once the final entry deadline has passed, no changes may be made on FCSTs' end. Athletes can deck-enter at the meet (if allowed by meet management) at their own expense and with coachs permission. This is not the most ideal way to enter a meet having schedules planned ahead of time is very beneficial to the athlete.

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