Do you have a swim meet coming up?
MEET the TOP 25
"got meet" checklist below!
- MEET Responsibility (be in charge of the list below)
- MEET Nutrition (healthy meals, healthy snacks)
- MEET Hydration (drink water)
- MEET Goal List (technique and performance)
- MEET Equipment (prepare/organize backpack)
- MEET Extras (cap and goggles)
- MEET Pillow (plenty of rest the week prior to meet)
- MEET Sharpie (list event, heat, lane, old time)
- MEET Teammates (on time and have fun!)
- MEET Warm up (critical for fast swimming)
- MEET Focus (concentrate on technique)
- MEET Team spirit (cheer as loud as possible)
- MEET Calm (slow, deep breathing)
- MEET Visualization (picture a perfect start, etc.)
- MEET Coaches (before events for strategy)
- MEET Tight Goggles (or 2 caps w/goggles b/w)
- MEET Burn (pain = your best effort)
- MEET Opponents (firm handshakes/ "good swim")
- MEET Coaches (after each event)
- MEET Warm Down Pool (ask coaches for yardage)
- MEET Pleasant Attitude (judge swim, not swimmer)
- MEET Parka or Warm Clothing (no shivering!)
- MEET Hydration and Healthy Snacks (small/frequent)
- MEET Ability to Move On (focus on the next race)
- MEET Thankfulness (for parents, friends, coaches)
MEET = "COME TOGETHER"
