The Lyons have marked their territory

Hello All,

We just had our first meet of the season, and what a show. It was a home meet, and the turnout was fantastic. Not only did we have great swims, we took first in overall points. The results are as follows

Team: First
Trios:
First: Butera, Chils and Montes
Second: Strasmore, Cordo and Swinkin
Duets:
First: Butera and Chils
Second: Cordo and Swinkin
Solos:
First: Montes
Second: Strasmore

The meet was an overall success, and we really came together as a team and focused on what needed to be done. Of course, there is still work to be done, but looking back, im not sure any of us would have changed much about the meet. One down, seven to go. Get stoked!

Amanda =]

The tan will fade, but the memories wont...

Hello all!

We are just returning from our Winter Training in beautiful Puerto Rico, courtesy of captain Laura Montes. While we are all wishing we were back in the sun, the real fun is just beginning back at home. Our first meet is next weekend, and we will be looking tan and lean. Those ten hour days sure did push us to the limits, but we (hopefully) surpassed Rebecca's expectations for the trip.

While in Puerto Rico we had to battle crazy winds and only above or under music, but we stuck it out like the Lyons we are. Besides the training, we all had a ton of bonding time, even a day off at the beach and dancing at a local hangout. The trip was certainly a memorable one and the documentary "Let it Rock" is sure to be hilarious!

Even with coming back early from break, this trip was worth it. I cannot imagine a group of girls I would rather spend 24 hours a day for ten days with.

Puerto Rico was a blast, but now its back to classes, which all of us are stoked for! Getting back into the swing of things will take a couple of days, but when we walk outside into that 30 degree weather, all we do is take a deep breath, and say one more year until we return to the tropical sunshine and the natatorium! =]

If any of you are in the area and plan on coming to the FIRST HOME MEET OF THE YEAR, its at Haas Athletic Center at 2 pm, Saturday, Jan 31. Hope to see you there!

Amanda Chils

and now, some pictures:

Clinics and Goals - Always a Full Plate!

Practices are going great as we're getting ready for Duke Zielinski and the Josephson Twins to visit and whip the girls into shape with a 2 day clinic! We've been having lots of fun creating new lifts and throws...as always some work great
and others...lets just say "we'll work on it". We've finally set some new team goals and are looking forward to that "Wow look at Wheaton" reaction.
On the recruiting side of things we are currently up to 5 Early Decision athletes. How exciting! Our most recent application came from our swimmer in Mexico. Till admissions makes their decision we'll all hold our breath (synchro swimmers do this so well) till you all get in.
If you are a current recruit and are still interested in coming out for a visit, no worries we can still squeeze ya in. Just give me a ring and let me know what days work best for you. Hope to hear from you all soon!
- Coach