Everyone has their own reasons why they swim - from the healthy benefits, cross-training for other sports, or just enjoying the team atmosphere - the Swim Team has a place for you on it. Below are some different responses on why athletes have joined the Swim Team.
Student-Athlete Feedback:
"Joining the Hayes Swim team is the single best decision I made in High School" - Kaden Gannon
"It was a great way to stay in shape and I loved that it was a team sport"
"I had never swam before and wanted to step out of my comfort zone - the coaching staff encouraged me nonstop and at the end of 4 years I had made a new bond with the Swim Family. One of the best parts of my High School journey."
"I was able to stay in shape for my other main sport - Cross Country"
"I improved my mental and physical abilities. It was a great Team sport."
Cross-Training Opportunities:
Improved Fitness - Swimming works every part of your body; practices will help you all over - from Balance to Strength.
Improved Cardio - you learn how to control your breathing and make the most out of each breath - something you can transfer to all other sports
Improved Core - Swimming starts at the Core - no matter the other sport, the core is a great foundation for all.
Reduce Injury - by training in the water - your body continues to exercise and reduces your chances to injury when returning to your other sport.
Swimming Benefits:
Full Body Workout - You will use your legs to kick, core to stabilize, and arms to pull. Every part will get a workout!
Calorie Burner - One of the most effective ways to burn off excess calories and get fit faster!
Improved Social - Swimming is a TEAM sport - you will make new friends and the team is like an extra family!
Lowers Risk - Swimming 30 minutes a week can guard against Heart Disease, Stroke, and type 2 Diabetes.
Student-Athlete Feedback:
"I thought I was in the best shape of my life during Soccer - I was so wrong. I have never felt in better shape than during the swim season. I joined on a limb and made some of the best friends I have ever known from the team."
"It helped me achieve personal goals physically as well as social goals. I made friends swimming and it gave me achievable goals (Personal Bests, Winning Races, etc.)"
"The Team - it was a great way to make new friends and meet new people."