2021 TMEC Senior Newsletter
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Issue #8 2021 TMEC NEWS July 6 2021 Senior Interview Edition 2021 Senior Reflections Ethan Kosmal (CSULA) 1. How long have you been swimming? At what age did you start? I have been swimming for 8 years competitively now (all of which have been on TMEC) and I started swimming when I was about 6 years old. 2. Why did you choose swimming or did swimming choose you? I would say Swimming was a combination of me choosing it as well as Swimming choosing me, it all started when my mom took me out to try it when I was 10 years old. I still remember till this day after try-outs that I absolutely did not want to come back whatsoever and was terrified at the fact that I would do this hours on end but something kept pulling me back into it ever since that day and I can’t be thankful enough for it because I have met so many people that have influenced my life. a. Did you try any other sports? Why did you stick with swimming? Yes, I did try other sports before swimming. Before I have found my forte I tried a variety of sports like: Soccer, Tennis, Basketball, and even Baseball. 3. Think back to swim school, was there a stroke that gave you the most difficulty? Any that you had to do more than one cycle? Back when I was in swim school the stroke that gave me the most difficulty at first was Breaststroke, although I did not have to repeat the class I had a really hard time figuring out the kick and the timing of the arms. And ironic as it sounds that is now my favorite stroke! 4. Tell about a time when swimming was very difficult. Was there a particular time in your career that you struggled the most? Why? I would say over the years of my swim career the time in which swimming was most difficult would have to be my Sophomore year though my Senior year of high school. Although there were a couple breakthroughs here and there I was always stuck on my two events that I excelled the most in, the 100 fly and 100 breaststroke. I would say the reason behind struggling between those events was due to mental obstacles I’ve had to overcome. a. Think about if you were talking to a younger swimmer that is struggling right now, what would your advice be to them? I would say, don’t give up no matter how long it takes you. Pain is only temporary and you are the only one that can dictate how hard you want it to be, you only got one life so live it and keep going to practice everyday. I know there will be countless practices and competitions that you don’t want to go to but just remember that you can overcome anything if you put your mind to it. 5. Can you remember your first meet? How did you feel the first time you went to the blocks? Could you dive off the blocks? TMEC Newsletter 1 Issue #8 2021 July 6 2021 Wow that is sure a throwback, I do remember my first swim meet! I remember it being a “Blue, Black, White Home Meet” at the CRC and I was on the blue team for that year. I also remember my first event being the 50 Freestyle and being super nervous stepping up onto the blocks, I was actually so nervous that I false started and belly-flopped! I was so embarrassed but I knew that it would only make me better in the long run knowing what to improve on. 6. List any awards/honor you have both in the pool and academically. In the Pool (on TMEC and High School): IMR Award (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020),IMX Award (2020), TMEC Championship Team (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020), TMEC Record Breaker (2015-2016: 13-14 400 IM Relay, 2016-2017: SC; 13-14 200 Free Relay, 200 Medley Relay,400 Medley Relay, LC; 13-14 200 Free Relay, 400 Free Relay, 800 Free Relay, 200 IM Relay, 200 Free Relay) Varsity Letter (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021), Varsity Boy’s Most Inspirational Player (2019), Varsity Boy’s Teamwork Award (2021) Academic: Honor Roll (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021), Temecula Valley Unified School District Certificate of Recognition: Career Technical Education Excellence and Outstanding Achievement in CTE (2021) 7. What was the best time in swimming with TMEC? Not with TMEC (If any)? Was there a particular time in your career that you will never forget? Why? The best time in swimming with TMEC for me in my career that I will never forget would have to be when I got my first Sectional time-which was in the 100 Breaststroke-and I got to swim with some of my best friends. I would say this would be my favorite time of my career because prior to that I hit a stump and I wasn’t dropping in that event for the longest time. a. Again, think about if you were talking to a younger swimmer and what you would want them to take away from the conversation as a personal success? I would say don’t stop, I know it will hurt and the pathway to get there will not be “sunshine and rainbows” but you must persevere. It is when you are at your darkest hour when you will find your way to success, just make sure to take one step at a time and put one foot in front of the other. Keep your chin up high and don’t let anyone tell you “you aren’t able to do it”. 8. Who are the people that you would like to thank? People that were essential to your success – people that if it wasn’t for them, you would not be the person (swimmer) you are today. I would like to thank my Parents, Coaching Staff, and especially my teammates (particularly you guys from Senior 1 and 2). I would honestly not be where I am today without all of your help and support, I love you all with all of my heart and I am going to miss you all so much once I go to college. There is truly nothing better than you group of individuals that I have swam for/with, although we may have had our bumps in the road it has always worked out in the end. I can talk all day about each and every one of you and there would never be a dull moment, you all will forever be a family to me and I am so excited to see you guys again over my breaks. 9. Do you plan on to continue to swim in college? After college? Yes I do plan to swim in college, although my college does not have a swim team there are teams in the area that attend college meets that I will go to. On the other hand, after college I would also like to but I will see where my life takes me. 10. What college are you going to? Why did you choose that college? This fall I will be attending Cal State University Los Angeles. CSULA was a fit for me because it was top 5 for the major I was looking at as well as things that I enjoy doing like Swimming, climbing, etc. It also included an environment that suited me. a. What is your major going to be? I will be majoring in Nursing at CSULA to get my Bachelors degree and my RN License. 11. What are your life goals? Career? Family? Etc.? My life goals after college are to become an ER or ICU Nurse and in hopes to one day become a Travel Nurse or Nurse Practitioner. I would also like to pursue my passion in swimming, doing the sport and/or maybe becoming a Clinician or a swim coach helping athletes. TMEC Newsletter 2 Allison Parra (13) – swam personal bests and made finals in the Girls 13&O 200 Meter Free, 200 Meter Breast (3rd place), 200 Meter IM, and 100 Meter Breast. She also swam a personal best in the 100 Meter Free. Allison earned 36 points for TMEC. Mikaela Pison (12) – swam a personal best in the Girls 11-12 50 Meter Back. She earned 5 points for TMEC. Mason Richardson (8) – swam personal bests in the Boys 5-8 100 Meter Free (2nd place) and in the 50 Meter Fly. He earned 31 points for TMEC. Kaleb Richmond (9) – swam personal bests in the Boys 7-10 100 Meter Free, 50 Meter Breast, 50 Meter Back, and 50 Meter Free. He earned his first 3 Junior Olympic Times. He also earned 30 points for TMEC. Kaylee Richmond (7) – swam personal bests in the Girls 5-8 100 Meter Free (3rd place), 50 Meter Fly, 50 Meter Back and 50 Meter Free. Kaylee was a part of the Girls 5-8 Relay team that not only won both their races, they broke and set TMEC Team records in the 200 Free Relay (previously set in 2012) and 200 Medley Relay (new record). She earned 58 points for TMEC. Drew Schermerhorn (9) – swam personal bests in the Boys 7-10 100 Meter Free, 100 Meter Back, 200 Meter Free, 50 Meter Back, and 50 Meter Free. He earned 14 points for TMEC. Liam Schermerhorn (7) - swam a personal best in the Boys 5-8 50 Meter Free.