VYPE San Marcos CISD October 2022

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and ready to help teammates fine tune their technique as well. She competes in breast , back , free, and both relays.” On Rios – “Rose brings experience as a senior. She is eager to help underclassmen during practice and eager to help the team outside of the pool. She competes in free, back and relays.” Outside of that trio, Kaylie Juergens and Robin Smith will be other seniors to watch this year. Freshman Lauren Gabrian could be a big name by the end of year as well. Time to dive in and Rattler Up!

and work ethic to keep going until they get there.” A trio of seniors will lead the swim squad this season for Dawkins – Nevay Ronquillo, Rose Rios and Letizia Cabrera. On Ronquillo –“He is an excellent leader for our team. He is always willing to work with newer swimmers or give feedback to help team members improve individually and as a whole. He is also very self-motivated and driven. He competes in fly, free and both relays.” On Cabrera – “Leti brings skills and technique to the pool. She is a competitor

“be determined to improve and have the work ethic and drive to do so”. “I expect all of my swimmers to improve in any given area, including time, endurance, strength, star ts, turns, breathing, technique at every practice,” Dawkins said. “I want them to feel accomplished when they set goals and reach them. If they don’ t reach them in the time they expected, I want them to have the determination

LAUREN DAWKINS IS READY FOR HER TEAM TO “RATTLER UP” IN THE 2022-23 SEASON. “ To Rattler Up means to bring a top tier work ethic every day, have a positive attitude, be coachable, have fun and reflect on our program, positively, and not only in the pool , but in the classroom and in our community,” Dawkins said. Going into the 22 23 season, Dawkins is expecting her swimmers to

Letizia Cabrera

Rose Rios, Nevay Ronquillo and Letizia Cabrera

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