Swim Team

Parent/ Athlete/CoachMeeting

2026

Last Chance

Forktober Fest

10th Annual Mona Nyheim-Canales “Forktoberfest”

High School Swimming & Diving Invitational

Mona Plummer Aquatic Center, Tempe, AZ

Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 1:30-10:00pm

Estimated attendance:  35 teams, 700 athletes and 2000+ spectators

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Seton swim team raised $5,000 for our school!

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This year we are expected to raise more than $5,000.

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Sponsorship Levels

• • $250 - announcements, small logo on banner/website
• • $500 - vendor tent, announcements, medium logo on program/banner/website and logo on program as “Program Sponsor”
• • $1000 - vendor tent, announcements, larger logo on program/banner/website, and logo on program “Officials Sponsor”
• • $2500 – vendor tent, announcement, “sponsored by” logo on program/banner/website as “Awards sponsor”
• Note - QR code can be put on program for all sponsorship levels.  Gifts in Kind (food, drinks, etc), or cash donations, to offset event costs are always welcome!  
• The banner of all sponsors will be on the wall of the East Entrance (which is the ONLY entrance for all teams and spectators).  Note - All Banners must get prior approval from ASU/SDA.  ��

The Triangle

Athlete Centered Program

Athlete�Expectations��

• “We believe athletic success is not measured solely by the number of wins and losses, or the number of trophies or championships won in a given season. Success is measured by the degree to which our student-athletes live up to the principles of the Seton Catholic Prep mission: academic excellence, leadership and loving service to others. The education of each student-athlete is our first priority. We adhere to the “Pursuing Victory with Honor” principles as outlined by the Arizona Interscholastic Association. “

https://aiaonline.org/files/3681/pursuing-victory-with-honor-school-of-distinction-form.pdf

Parent�Expectations��

• The Mission of Seton Catholic
• “To provide a Catholic faith community of courageous leaders, loving servants, and determined learners who strive for academic excellence. Seton Catholic helps facilitate students’ religious formation, academic progress; social, cultural, physical and moral development, while supporting parents as primary educators.”

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Coach�Expectations��

• The Athletic Department Mission Statement
• “To offer students the opportunity to participate on competitive teams, coached by caring and knowledgeable coaches, in a safe environment.”

Athletes Understand Healthy Triangle

• -Have open communication with parent and coach about your goals and aspirations�
• -Be consistent with feedback and foster a mutual respect and understanding with parent and coach�
• -Respect the roles of parent and coach �
• A healthy triangle promotes a positive environment

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Coaches communicate with athletes through the school approved Seton app or school email which is closely monitored. Coaches and athletes will never text or communicate any other way. They will not follow eachother on social media nor use personal emails. All of this is to keep your athletes safe! There are no exceptions to this rule.

Coaches have put their personal social media on private. Please monitor your athlete’s communications and social media. Colleges and coaches do look at athlete social media when college applications are submitted.

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Athlete Strategies for Success

Eat healthy!

Carb around meets,

Protein after practice,

Healthy snacks (apple and peanut butter, avocado, fruits and vegies and hard-boiled eggs)

Bring water to practice in an insulated water bottle

Sip on electrolytes before practice

Get 8-10 hours of sleep

No Energy Drinks�BANNED!!!!

WATER

Sports-related SCA accounts for 40% of all SCAs age of 18 and under.

23,000 people under 18 experience an out-of-hospital SCA each year.

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It is vital to be prepared and properly trained to appropriately respond in an emergency.

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There are 350,000+ SCAs every year in the U.S. Nearly 90% are fatal.

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You will be asked to leave practice if you do not bring the proper hydration!

Potential SCA warning signs

• Fating/syncope
• Excessive fatigue
• Chest pain
• Lightheadedness/dizziness
• “Heart racing” with exercise

With CPR & AED, The odds of survival increase dramatically.

Quick actioin:2-3 minutes is needed to save a life.

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Know the rules on deck and at meets

• Wear shirt and shorts  when entering and leaving pool
• During meets shirt and shorts between races or a coat to keep muscle warm
• Stay hydrated (no Gatorade or sugary drinks.)
• Ban on energy drinks on deck and at meets. NCAA rules too. They will test you. 
• Know your Seton student/parent handbook : no public displays of affection, no hugging, kissing, shoulder rubs or physical contact in any manner deemed inappropriate by your school, AIA and the NFHS
• Never argue with an official at meets
• If you are DQ’ed listen to the official, then talk to your coach 
• No jewelry 
• Get 8 hours of sleep�

Grades

• Keep up on your grades: weekly eligibility will be reviewed by school administrators. Coaches expect  a 76% and higher in all classes in order to compete.
• The school requires 70% to stay eligible in the athletic program. 
• A+: 100 - 98
• A: 97 - 94
• A-: 93
• B+: 92 -91
• B: 90 - 86
• B-: 85
• C+: 84 - 83
• C: 82 - 76

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Lesson from Alan Goldberg�Sports psychologist

Swimming in College and Recruiting

• Max Preps: Claim your profile. Add video of swimming personalize www.maxpreps.com

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• Swimcloud sign up for account. Free. All times uploaded here college recruiters can go here to see your times and strengths. www.Swimcloud.com

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• NCAA Create account, there is a fee. Start in Jr. Year. Check out the NCAA eligibility center at www.ncaa.org
• There are certain months you can approach college coaches with a nice letter and give them your top three times. Div. 1 is limited spots.
• Div. 2, Div 3 more opportunity for scholarships and finding a team.

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Schedule

Tonight’s Takeaways Race Day

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Have fun!!!!

Never think about what you don’t want to happen.

Don’t think. You prepared for this day.

Whatever you practice will be at the race.

Varsity Letters

The minimum requirements to be eligible for a Varsity Letter are:

Attend 90% of Seton practices

Attend all dual meets in which you are entered during the season. Exceptions include personal health, safety, family and school teacher requirement.

Be selected to be on the State Championship team in a individual race, relay and relay alternative.

Automatically earning or contributing to an AIA provisional or automatic state qualifying time

Scoring a designated number of individual or relay pints for the team during a varsity competition

Exhibiting excellent sportsmanship, continuous attendance at practice, and education as determined by the

coaching staff.

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Season Opener Meeting Date Time TBD

Captains will share the schedule of events with you for example

team banquet

Silent auction basket for Gala

Pecan Lake

Friday Mass attendance

Senior nights

Team dinners

Boys event

Girls event

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THANK YOU