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Where are they now? Hannah Stoyel (Cooper) Class of 2011
 When Hannah Stoyel (Cooper) first came to swim at Dads Club, she was 12, had just relocated from California, and didn’t know anybody. She had been a competitive gymnast, so she dressed like she was going to the gym. “On my first day I showed up in a bright pink velvet pants and jacket, which haunted me for years! But I made friends nonetheless.” Hannah and best Friend Susannah Shoemaker Indeed, during her six years at Dads Club, Hannah made a lot of friends, and developed the skills and understanding that inspired her to go to Kenyon College and study sports psychology, while swimming on the school team. She currently works in the United Kingdom as team psychologist for England Swimming. She credits Dads Club with preparing her for college and her career. It’s hard work being a competitive swimmer, especially on cold winter mornings. She quickly learned how to juggle the rigors of training 9 times per week while doing AP classes at Memorial High School, graduating in 2011. Along with discipline, strength, dedication, perseverance, Hannah will always treasure that it was at Dads Club that she learned how to take responsibility. “I needed to make sure both my school and swimming was successful, and I learned that it was up to me. It wasn’t up to my parents or my coaches. It had to be me.” And because Dads Club is not a mega-club, there can be great opportunities for a driven young swimmer. When she was still an age-group swimmer Hannah got invited to swim on the freestyle relay at a ProAm meet in Oklahoma. “I remember I was put on a freestyle relay as the anchor and dropped about 4 seconds in my 100 free because I was so excited to swim ‘with the big girls.’ What is great about Dads is the size of the team allowed me to have that experience.” |  Those years of team building are what inspired her to study sports psychology while swimming at Kenyon College. She earned a Masters degree and is now a registered Sport Psychologist in the United Kingdom, with clients including cheerleaders, rugby players, divers and swimmers. Through England Swimming she helps run national camps and travels to international events with the team. She knows from personal experience what athletes are capable of when they are in the right mindset. “Taking responsibility for your own success is something I talk about to many athletes, coaches, and parents now in my practice.” And she stresses the importance that down time plays in cultivating that mindset. Swim team was a big part of Hannah’s social life in high school, with everyone getting together to make Christmas cookies and cosplay for Harry Potter movie premiers. “We were all just great friends.” One of Hannah’s best swim buddies, Susannah Shoemaker, was bridesmaid at her wedding last year. Dads Club cultivates these kind of friendships by allowing for a friendly yet disciplined environment. “Both Mark Boerner and Coach Aguilar were also excellent in pushing me to excel without causing burnout. Other college swimmers I knew had been pushed so hard during high school that they had gotten worn out on swimming. At Dads Club I was lucky to have been part of a team that pushed me to excel, but at a measured and careful rate. My coaches were conscious of wanting to help give me the opportunity to swim in college, and I appreciate that to this day! Swimming at Kenyon wouldn’t have been possible without Dads.” Can she sum up her approach to sports psychology in a way that today’s Dads Club swimmers can understand? “It may be a cliche, but there’s a lot of truth to the phrase: ‘Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.’” Success in the pool (as in life) all comes down to how much time and effort (and laps) you put into it. “I feel forever indebted to Dads and my coaches for helping me love hard work.” |
Team Shirts and Caps
 We will be handing out blue team shirts on Tuesday September 24th and Wednesday September 25th from 4-7:15pm. We will also have silicone team caps and additional team shirts of both colors available for sell. Both silicone caps and additional shirts are $15 each. No need to bring cash or check. Cap and shirt purchases will be billed to your account. During swim meets our swimmers are required to wear the blue team shirt on Saturdays and white team shirt on Sundays. Swimmers are also expected to wear a team cap during swim meets. |
Czelusta, Duncan and Mason Achieve Scholastic All American Honors
 Noah Czelusta, Caleb Duncan and Andreas Mason. Each year, USA Swimming recognizes swimmers who excel both in the classroom and in the pool. The Scholastic All-America (SAA) Team is made up of high school student-athletes who have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher and have achieved the required time standards. |
Graham Johnston Celebration of Life
Graham was a Dad’s Club member for over 25 years. He was also one of the most accomplished masters swimmers in history. During his 70 year-long swimming career Graham broke over 75 masters world records. Some of his others great accomplishments include: 1952 Olympian (representing South Africa) and being the oldest man to complete the Straits of Gibraltar at 74 years old. Graham Johnston Swimming World Graham Johnston International Swimming Hall of Fame  |
Caleb Duncan Qualifies for 2020 Olympic Trials
 Congratulations to Caleb Duncan for qualifying to compete at next year’s U.S Olympic Trials. Caleb achieved the Olympic Trial standard in the 50 freestyle finals at the Southern Zones Championships.
Caleb missed the cut earlier in the meet leading off the 200 free relay by .05 and then again in prelims of the individual race by the closest of margins (.01). This only fueled Caleb and made him more determined leading into finals where he found a way to sneak under the 23.19 trials cut with a time of 23.17. His effort also earned him the Southern Zones 2019 title in the 50 free. Olympic trials will be held next summer in Omaha, Nebraska
Congratulations Caleb! |
Coach John Welcomes First Child
Congratulations to Coach John McClure and his wife Kim on their first baby John (Johnny) McClure. Johnny was born on July 16th weighing in at 8lbs 1oz. We hope to see Johnny at the pool soon!  |
Swim Team End of Season Breaks
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4th of July Facility and Training Schedule
 4th of July Facility and Training Schedule
No practice for White, Bronze, Silver No practice for Tri&Masters and Cross-Training Gold -9-11am Senior & National Prep - 7-9am National - 7-9:30am
We hope you have a safe and fun 4th of July. |
Masters Summer Sizzler Meet
 Summer Sizzler DATE: Sunday June 30, 2019. Warm up begins at 8:00 am. The Meet will begin at 9:00 am. The meet must be over by 1:00 PM to allow the Dads Club facilities to open for the members. Swimmers are asked to notify the meet director prior to the heats being seeded if they plan on not swimming any events they have entered.Long Course Masters Meet Hosted by Dads Club Swim Team Sunday June 30, 2019 A Long Course Timed Finals Meet |
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