Meet Affirmations for 10 & Unders

For the Turkey Classic, I am having the parents read this to their kids right before they go to bed each night. My hopes are that they are mentally preparing for the swim meet even before they arrive. When the time comes to take action, they are ready to go and their confidence is at a maximum:

“Tomorrow…
You are going to wake up and you are going to eat a healthy breakfast. You know that food is energy and the right kind of food will help you achieve your swimming goals for the day.
You are going to pack your own bag with your Nadador suit, at least two Nadador caps, your racing goggles, and anything else that you feel is important for the swim meet to come.
You are going to arrive at the pool 5 to 10 minutes early because you are punctual and understand the importance of being prepared and stress free.
You are going to actively stretch with a mind-to-muscle connection that will help your body become a swimming machine.
You are going to have the best warm up of your entire life. You will feel the water like never before and your technique will feel smooth and relaxed. You will feel amazing.
You are going to check in with your coach before and after each race as well as warm up and warm down to ensure that you are fully prepared to execute your race plan. You have an uncanny belief in your coach and are prepared to do whatever it takes to achieve success.
You will perform at your absolute best for each race. Your confidence is sky high because you have trained to be the best you can be.
You won’t over-think your races. You will just RACE.
You will be proud of yourself, be a good sport, and hold your head up high regardless of the outcome because you are a Nadador.
You will believe in your team, your coach and yourself.
…See you tomorrow.”

Bryan Dedeaux
Mission Viejo Nadadores
Division Director