DOUGLAS DOLFINS SWIM TEAM
Swimmers of the Month & Team Award Winners

Swimmer of the Month is our Newsletter feature recognizing the outstanding efforts and achievements of one (or sometimes more) of our swimmers.  We are proud of ALL our Dolfins!  The full scoop on each of our past swimmers of the month can be found in the Newsletter Back Issues.  Also listed below are the team award winners from our annual Awards Banquets.

CURRENT SWIMMER(S) OF THE MONTH

Taylor Knowles has become quite the hard worker these days! He puts 110% into swim practice from start to finish. Taylor’s hard work and dedication in swim practice definitely pay off in his races as he swims exceptionally well in each event he swims. He always sees everything in a positive light, and he inspires his teammates to work harder and never give up. Keep up the great work Taylor!
Shea Pitts has followed through exceptionally well with her goal-setting. Shea is excited about her short-term and long-term goals. Each day at practice her mind is set on her goals and it shows, which is exceptional when you consider the fate of most New Year resolutions! Shea attends practice consistently, listens with her eyes and ears, and asks great questions. She is motivated to be a better swimmer, and that’s what goals are all about. Each swimmer has their own goals, and when they keep them in sight and close by they will reach them.
Michelle Forman was chosen for her performance at Speedo Gold Sectionals. At her first National-level championship competition she swam a perfect meet with 100% improvement in 3 events, including 2 new team records in 100 butterfly and 200 IM. Michelle has risen to this level in just over 2 short years by working super hard at double practices, dryland, and in every meet she can enter. She always has great attitude in and out of the water – a coach’s dream. Michelle is going far in swimming and in life – keep up the great work Michelle!

LAST SWIMMER(S) OF THE MONTH

Nikki Jackson was chosen as white group swimmer of the month for her amazing performance at the State Championship meet in Las Vegas. Nicole qualified in the 25 freestyle and also swam in two relays! Nicole’s dedication and consistent hard work in swim practice certainly paid off as she swam her best at State Championships. She always has a smile on her face, is always positive, and makes swim practice fun for everyone.
Ambrish Santhanam was smokin’ hot at State Championships! He had 100% improvement in all 6 of his events, dropping 19.15 seconds total. That’s for 25s, 50s and 100s! His attitude was amazing during the meet, and he checked in with the coaches before and after every event. This is a good example for every swimmer. Ambrish was able to get important reminders to focus on before each race, and then received feedback after each race to learn from for future races. Ambrish worked really hard to get to State, and then did a great job once he got there!
Shelby Koontz worked very hard leading up to a phenomenal performance at Nevada State Championships. This 11-year-old’s speed earned her a spot on the Dolfins’ Open “A” relay, the fastest girls relay we brought to Las Vegas, with teammates ages 15, 17, and 18. Shelby handled her part of the relay with astounding speed, splitting 58 sec in her 100 freestyle leg. Shelby also qualified for finals in all her individual events, basically swimming two 4-day meets in one. Makes her coach tired just thinking of it. Well done Shelby!
Meagan Skilling had an amazing State Championship meet in Las Vegas with 100% improvement in all of her events. Meagan swam faster Junior Olympic qualifying times in 5 events, and improved her Far Western qualifying time in 100 backstroke to place 7th in the state. She was also lead-off swimmer in both team-record-breaking 13-14 relays at State Championships. Meagan attacked this meet with a positive attitude and with great success.

PAST SWIMMERS OF THE MONTH
& TEAM AWARD WINNERS

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