Highbridge Aquatics

"HARD WORKERS OF THE MONTH"

Every month, the coaches will choose the one person in each of the divisions who they feel has been the hardest worker of the month.  That swimmer keeps a traveling trophy for a month and will also receive a special H.A. cap for this honor.

 

February 2010
Senior Division: Megan Smith
Although I had four swimmers who attended more workouts than the girl I've chosen as the February winner, the attitude of this young lady is simply too outstanding to overlook. The winner this month is Megan Smith. 16-year old Megan Smith has quite literally been an extreme joy to coach in the past many weeks. Although she's been on the team, sharing duties with color guard for quite some time, this may have been her best month ever. But what set her apart from all of the others is her positive approach and a marvelous attitude. I have many senior level swimmers who have good attitudes, but Megan's is one of the most cheerful I've ever been around. I wish I could bottle this up and share with others. Because of this, Megan's Shelbyville meet was truly a wonderful experience and I'm already dreading that she'll be a senior next year. I'd sure like to keep this one around longer. As a runner-up, I'd like to mention Elliott Ferrier, who has also displayed an outstanding approach to practice.
9-12 Division: Michael Peck
Not only is Michael Peck the winner for February, I must say that I think this has been Michael's best month of practice ever. During this past month, he has become quite a leader in his workout group and his efforts have been relentless. Needless to say, I've been very impressed. And, his Shelbyville weekend was a thing of beauty. Michael swam seven events, none of which were "A" cuts prior to the weekend. In all seven events, he shattered his best time and the cuts. Congratulations! Carly Fugmann would have to be the runner-up to Michael. And, I would have to include Drew Sutphin, Courtney Younger, Britt Fugmann, Cameron Younger, and Harrison Webb as others who had an exceptional month, and an exceptional meet.
8 & under Division: Killian McCarthy
6-year old Killian McCarthy is February's winner! Killian has been so steady in practice and both Bob and Kelsey have enjoyed his pleasant attitude. Killian's results in Shelbyville were perfect - significant drops in all four of his strokes. I'd also, once again, have to list Emily Peck, Nara Lee, and Perry Allen as runner-ups, all of whom had outstanding weekends, as well.
January 2010

Senior Division: Owen Stone
In the senior division, I don't think any swimmer has attacked the workouts as hard or as often as has Owen Stone. The only thing that Owen doesn't do is to lift with the team, but his aggressive attitude in the swim workouts more than makes up for this.

Trent Mattingly and Reid Allen would certainly be deserving of an honorable mention. And, I would like to commend several for having one of their better months in a long time: Megan Smith, Katie Flynn, and Paige Martin. These are the seniors who have made it fun for me; they get in on time, they listen when I'm explaining sets, and they have been quite pleasant to coach.

9-12 Division: Cameron Younger
In the 9-12 division, I have to say that Cameron Younger has had the most impressive month. Although there may be a swimmer or two in this age bracket who has made a workout or two more than Cameron, I have been very impressed with the quality and energy that Cameron has shown in January. His results in the Knoxville meet obviously support this.

In this same age group, I must also mention Britt Fugmann, Michael Peck, and Drew Sutphin who have also had a very strong January.
8 & under Division: Hunter Webb
In the 8 & under division, 7 year old Hunter Webb wins the award for the past month. Runner-up in this younger group to Hunter wouuld have to be Killian McCarthy.
December 2009

Senior Division: Jenna Ballinger
In the 13 & over age group, the three hardest workers have been Owen Stone, Trent Mattingly, and Jenna Ballinger. For December, Jenna Ballinger gets the honor based on her practice attendance, efforts in these workouts, and her improvement in the weight room.

9-12 Division: Mikala Flaugher
In the 9-12 division, there were several 11-12 year olds who had very good months, considering it is always a hectic month, but we thought 10 year old Mikala Flaugher had the best month. Mikala's practice habits have made a very nice difference, and her Danville and Bloomington meets proved this. Honorable mentions in this age group have to include Carly Fugmann and a very steady group of 11-12's, including Drew Sutphin, Cameron and Courtney Younger, Britt Fugmann, and Emily Davis.

8 & under Division: Nara Lee
In the 8 & under division, all of the coaches thought that 7 year old Nara Lee had a great month. Nara has been so easy to coach and her improvement has been very noticeable. Emily Peck must be an honorable mention for this age group, as she would be almost every month.
November 2009

Senior Division: Reid Allen
In the 13 & over division, there are two swimmers who stick out in perserverance, effort, and attendance; Reid Allen and Jenna Ballinger. Although I have been extremely pleased with both, I have to go with Reid Allen this month.

9-12 Division: Courtney Younger
In the 9-12 division, Courtney Younger is an easy winner. I would have to say that the month of November might be one of Courtney's best months ever. She has listened well, trained well, and also had a great WA meet.
8 & under Division: Emily Peck
In the 8 & under division, the winner is easily Emily Peck. Emily trains more like a 9-10 year old and her efforts were easy to see in a fantastic WA meet.
September/October 2009
Senior Division: Trent Mattingly
In the Senior Division, Trent has had a great beginning of the season and he has only missed one workout since we started in mid-September, including weights and mornings. But it's not just his practice attendance, but also the way he's been pouring himself into these workouts.
9-12 Division: Drew Sutphin
In the 9-12 division, the most remarkable story has to come from Drew Sutphin who is working incredibly hard, especially for a swimmer who just started at this time last year. To see how far this young swimmer has come in one year is truly an indication of his dedication.
8 & unders Division: Perry Allen
In the 8 & under division, the best six weeks for this younger division has come from Perry Allen. For an 8& under, Perry's attitude is exceptional and, again in just one year, his stroke mechanics have become almost perfect.