NOVA News
September 27th, 2023
"David's View"
It’s time to “RE”
Review, reconnect, renew, refresh, revitalize, refocus, restart and recommit are words that come to mind as we start the 2023-24 season.
The coaching staff have felt the energy that is generated when we are in the “RE” season and hope you all have as well. It’s a great place to be!
This is a great time to REmind swimmers that they are part of something greater than themselves and something very special. While we are a very large team, we are one, we are strong and we are stronger together as one! Especially when we take advantage of the “RE” season!
How can you do that?
Let’s RE-focus our understanding and appreciation on the fact that having patience will reap the best REwards. Athletes often worry so much about where they want to end up that they lose track of the day-to-day things they need to do to get there. Stick to the path for success provided by your coach, one mindful step and one at a time, and your skills will naturally REspond and grow and your talent will REveal itself.
Excellence does not happen overnight or in a sudden flash. It must be properly and consistently nurtured. By REconnecting with your coach and REnewing your goals you can set yourself on the long-term path for success.
This is also the best time to REkindle the parent, coach and swimmer RElationship. Consistent and regular communications ensure that RElationships can grow and help each party understand their role and REsponsibilities in REalizing their swimmers goals. Our group meetings last weekend and this weekend have begun to highlight how important staying in touch will be throughout the season. So be sure to do your part: RE-check the website, RE-read those emails and REach out when you have something going on. And the coaching staff will do theirs in sharing information and being REsponsive to inquiries.
It is extremely important that we RE-commit to lifting up those around us every day so that we may REflect our team’s core values. Treating each other with love, care and respect the way you would want to be treated. Being the best teammate you can possibly be. Working hard, having fun, encouraging, supporting, cheering loudly, being humble in victory and gracious in defeat and REmembering that you are the most important part in helping us create a positive team culture!
REcognize that we rise by lifting others.
Let’s use the “RE” season to set us on the road to being the best team in the country in the water and out!
13 and over
Courtney Carter swims in Senior Bronze AM. Courtney has done a fantastic job this year being consistent in her attendance, attitude and effort. Great job Courtney keep up the hard work!
12 and under
Caden Browning swim in Age Group Gold. Caden has an awesome attitude, pushed himself in practice every day, and implements technique adjustments and feedback from the coaches right away. He says a great example for his teammates every day and is a true leader in the group. We also love his enthusiasm! Keep up the great work, Caden!
Spirit nights help support NOVA and give families a break from cooking! These nights when local restaurants give back are not counted towards your fundraising obligation, but are important to help support the general operating budget. Fundraising opportunities do count towards your fundraising obligation, in the amounts specified below.
October 7-21 Virginia Diner Nuts & Snacks Fundraiser (40% of sales credited towards fundraising obligation)
Tuesday October 24 MOD Pizza - Regency Location ALL DAY. (Spirit Night)
Tuesday November 28 - Giving Tuesday (100 % of funds donated go towards your fundraising obligation)
