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By Emma Foster, Swimming World College Intern<\/em><\/p>\n

Summer training is beginning and it hits you — you did it. You are graduating high school. The four years flew by, with ups and downs, successes and failures, and you\u2019ve suddenly found yourself in the home stretch. A few weeks, a walk across the graduation stage to pick up your diploma and you\u2019re on to your next adventure.<\/p>\n

Now the summer after high school stretches before you. There are three months before you head off to college. Whether you\u2019re headed to a different state, or just a few miles from home, a lot of things are about to change.<\/p>\n

College represents a whole new world. There is excitement and apprehension coursing through your veins. But before you head off, you\u2019re ready to get the most out of your summer at home.<\/p>\n

For those going on to swim collegiately, there is the added factor of training on top of enjoying your last months at home. This can sometimes be hard to juggle.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t get me wrong, you should have FUN the summer before college. You should spend time with friends and family and celebrate all of your accomplishments up to this point. But it\u2019s equally important to make sure you train this summer.<\/p>\n

Here are 7 reasons why it\u2019s important to keep training through the summer before college:<\/p>\n

1. Last\u00a0One Fast One<\/h2>\n
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Photo Courtesy: Kara Sekenski<\/p><\/div>\n

For many swimmers, they have spent years with their club team, growing up in their ranks. While some swimmers will return home and swim for their club during their summers of college, others will remain to train at their school.<\/p>\n

This summer season could be the last you spend with the team that you grew up with, and it\u2019s important to enjoy that last season. Get the most out of your last summer with the swimmers and coaches you grew up with- these memories will mean a lot when pangs of homesickness arise months after you\u2019ve settled into your new life.<\/p>\n

2. Stay in Shape<\/h2>\n

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Make no mistake, when you get to college you will be jumping right into the season. It is absolutely necessary that you come in conditioned. College coaches aren\u2019t going to want to wait around for you if you haven\u2019t seen the water in three months.<\/p>\n

What is more, your teammates won\u2019t have much sympathy when they\u2019ve been putting in the work. The beginning of the season is where bonds are formed through gut-testing workouts. Make sure you\u2019re ready to lead the lane, rather than be left in the dust.<\/p>\n

3. Competitive Experience<\/h2>\n
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Photo Courtesy: Griffin Scott<\/p><\/div>\n

For most swimmers, their last taper meet as a high school student occurred around March. If you don\u2019t swim another meet until you get to college, that could mean as many as seven months without any racing experience. This is why it is important that your summer plans include a taper meet.<\/p>\n

Too many swimmers get sucked into the idea that they can \u201ctrain\u201d this summer without going to a meet. Having a meet in mind changes the tone of your training. You have a specific goal, and that gives you a different accountability to your swimming than just showing up to swim every day.<\/p>\n

4. Mix It Up<\/h2>\n

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The summer months can give you a chance to mix it up before you get into the grind of the college season. Just because you were recruited for butterfly doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t play with some other strokes this summer.<\/p>\n

Having a chance to try some new things can give you a chance to refresh before entering the college training cycle. This doesn\u2019t mean you should ignore your best strokes for three months, but its okay to have some fun with your training. If you\u2019re working hard, even if it is your worst stroke, it is going to ultimately pay off.<\/p>\n

5. But Actually\u2026 Stay in Shape<\/h2>\n
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This point is so important that it must be reiterated. STAY. IN. SHAPE. You will thank yourself when you show up to practice and the set looks harder than anything you\u2019ve done before. Being able to crank out the set the first day of college will make you mentally rejoice for putting yourself in a position to succeed.<\/p>\n

6. Routine<\/h2>\n
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Photo Courtesy: Griffin Scott<\/p><\/div>\n

With a lot of things changing around you, the summer before college can be a little overwhelming. Packing up your room, watching your friends slowly start to leave, and preparing to be gone yourself can definitely be a little weird.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s one reason why it is important to stick to your practice routine. Swimming is something you hopefully love to do, and you are choosing to be a part of the sport for the next four years of your life.<\/p>\n

As tempting as it is to take a break from the grind, the grind is part of what makes the sport. Embrace it, and embrace the opportunity you have in front of you. One day you will hang up your swimsuit for good, and when you do, you\u2019ll want to know you got the most out of your time in the water.<\/p>\n

7. Legacy<\/h2>\n
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Photo Courtesy: Heidi Torregroza<\/p><\/div>\n

For most swimmers, they have put a lot into their club team. Legacy is a word that gets thrown around a lot in today\u2019s society, but this is one instance where you have a chance to leave one.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t be someone that gets into college and forgets about where they came from. As a future college swimmer, you have an opportunity to make one last impact on your team. Take this summer to enjoy your team, enjoy your training, and give back a little bit of everything your club gave you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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