1st Fall Swim Meet
We had our first fall swim meet today. It was a beautiful high 80's day at Acalanes. I saw a bunch of otters which was so fun. It is amazing how much I have grown to love these little swimmers and their families in just 2 seasons. They do so much for our team and my family to help me coach. I am full of gratitude and so proud of how hard these swimmers work. I have reflected on what athletic success really is. So often I see parents and kids view success as the end product or a time which I don't totally agree with. I think success is measured in the journey. The journey of working hard, balancing life, life lessons and growth along the way that inevitably will lead to the end product. We put too much emphasis on the end product that it takes away from the things the athlete actually controls. They might not be able to go the goal, but they can make it to workouts, work hard, improve skills and become better people and athletes along the way. Focusing on the journ