Good morning team! My name is Jodi Vineyard, and I am one of our Sugarwood Stingrays Swim Team Head Coaches!  We are so thankful to have you this season, welcome!

As you have probably seen in Chet's email, our season begins today.  We start with drylands today (Mon), Tues, and Wed.  Then we have new swimmer evaluations on Friday, from 10-11 am, for all New SWSR swimmers who are 10& Under, or anyone else who is new to the team and would just like to come meet with us, and see where their current swimming level might be, so we can help place them in appropriate lanes next Tuesday when we begin practicing.  

A few notes for tonight...Drylands, at the pool pavilion area from 5-6.  If you haven't registered yet, you can do it there.  Our president, Chet Carbaugh will be there to get you taken care of.  Swimmers need to wear workout clothes, BRING A WATER BOTTLE (or 2!), and a towel.  We will do various stretches, exercises, some running, etc. to get to know each other, get some training in, and learn some of the exercises we'll be doing throughout the season.  

At 6 pm, we'll go straight into our Coaches Philosophy/Parent meeting.  I do want to let you know though, I'm sorry, I will not be able to attend our Coaches meeting.  Coach Jacob and the assistants will be there though, and you can call or text me with any questions, thoughts, or comments at 207-8878.  I know many of you, but for those I haven't met yet, I have 4 kids, and my 2nd oldest son, Luke, is finishing up his baseball season this week in a baseball tournament and has a game tonight at 6.  I try very hard to never miss any of my kids games :) So I will be there at the beginning of drylands, but leaving early.  PLEASE feel free to contact me anytime though!

A few important upcoming side notes as we get into our season....All of our SWSR Coaches love coaching, working with your kids, and all aspects of swimming and coaching. And we want to be friendly with you parents.  And we want to hear from you with any thoughts, concerns, etc.  BUT, if we are coaching your kids, please wait to talk to us!  We take safety VERY seriously and want to be able to focus on our athletes.  We want to be sure they are being watched to remain safe and to focus on their training.  If you have anything you'd like to talk to us about, please call, text, email, etc. AFTER hours.  We want to give them our undivided attention!

Also, please be sure to pick your kids up on time after their workouts.  We all have activities, schedules, other plans after practices and want to be sure we can honor our additional commitments.  

Again, never hesitate to contact one of us coaches.  We look forward to working with your swimmers, and we are so excited for this season, and thankful for each of you!

Coach Jodi 207.8878

Coach Jacob 661.1316