Senior I
Senior I is designed for high school age swimmers who plan to transition to the National Group. Emphasis is placed on improved techniques, aerobic conditioning, increased dryland activities, goal setting, and race strategy. National level training concepts and philosophy are introduced and developed. Senior I swimmers are expected to regularly participate in local and Championship meets for which they qualify, as outlined by the Head Coach.
Expectations:
Senior I swimmers are expected to attend practices a minimum of 4 days per week, with a recommendation of 100% attendance unless excused in advance by the coaches.
Senior I swimmers are expected to follow the focus meet schedule as outlined by the coaches. Training cycles and rest/taper periods will be based around the focus meet schedule.
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Coaching Staff
Alex Morris
Senior I Head Coach & Senior Prep Admn
E-mail: [email protected]
Cell Phone: 913.636.3118
About Coach Alex
Coach Alex has been several roles with the Blazers since 2011. He is now serving as the Head Senior I Coach and oversees communication for the Senior Prep group. In the past, Alex has been a deck coach at the Blue Valley North and Shawnee Mission North locations, as well as the Lead Junior II coach for SMN. Alex is also a math teacher at Shawnee Mission North and was the Head Girls Swim and Dive Coach there for 7 years. Alex also coaches with the Mission Marlins in the summer since 2007, and coached the boys' teams at both Mill Valley and DeSoto High Schools for 3 years.
Alex was a competitive swimmer for 12 years, including 4 years at Bishop Miege High School. Alex played water polo for 3 years at Kansas State University (GO CATS!) and graduated from Mid-America Nazarene University in 2015 with a degree in Secondary Math Education and an ESOL endorsement. Alex is very passionate about swimming, has worked with swimmers of all levels, and loves to share his passion and love of the sport with his swimmers.
Assistant Coach: Veronica Nothnagel
Pool Parent: Karen Sgroi (mother of Paul Turberg) Email: [email protected] Ph: 317.459.8481
