The season that you've just completed was not only about the races-- it was about much more even thou you may not realize it at this exact moment. It was all about building relationships and creating memories long after the races fade with time.
It's was also about building the swimmer and person you want to become. You learned how to train hard and trust that training in competition. It was about learning how to celebrate your wins (big or small) and how to bounce back after suffering setbacks. It was about showing up with a purpose.
What You Should Be Proud Of:
- Your Consistency-- showing up on those days you were tired. Going hard during sets when you were exhausted.
- Your Courage-- going outside your comfort zone and racing an event that struck fear in your heart. Pushing past your comfort zone and trying new skills.
- Your Growth--stronger streamlines, stronger and faster turns, improved race strategies with better pacing.
Use the next few weeks to start preparing for the upcoming academic year. It will be here before you know it. Don't wait until that Sunday night. Success starts with preparation.
As for your swimming start looking at setting up some goals for the upcoming season both time base and non-time base. Ask yourself these two questions'
1) What areas do I want to work on?
2) What is my major weakness?
In a couple of weeks we will post some things here to help you prepare for that next season.
As for now rest. Recharge. Enjoy your break. And when you get back, we'll build something stronger and better--together. 
