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Meet the PLS Class of 2010

The crew start their day in the pre-dawn hours several times a week as they ready themselves to maneuver through multiple tasks: ten weekly practices, weekend meets, high school, homework, academic tests, and additional outside activities.  And let’s not forget time left over for family, friends, fun and sleep.  With a GPA average of 4.0 these hard working athletes have become masters at seamlessly multitasking, while integrating their time and talent.  The road to success is always under construction and the graduating high school seniors of the Pleasanton Seahawks (PLS) Swim Team have learned the fine art of project management.  Meet the PLS Class of 2010: Christopher Guido, Krishnan Rajagopalan, Theresa Martin, Karen Wang, and Chelsea Finn. 
As part of their logistical planning, these elite athletes will be attending the college of their choice, including UC Davis (Christopher and Krishnan), CSU - Sacramento (Theresa), Princeton University (Karen) and MIT (Chelsea).  Christopher, Krishnan, Karen and Chelsea will be studying Engineering.  Theresa plans to study Nursing.
Ask any of these swimmers what they have achieved and they will tell you that learning key life skills is an important building block for the future.  Christopher stated, “The most important qualities I gained from Seahawks swimming are time management and perseverance.”  “I learned the value of hard work and consistency with respect to attending practice,” explained Krishnan.   Chelsea responded, “Motivate yourself, don’t let your parents or coaches be your primary motivation.”  Karen noted, “Being at PLS has taught me the importance of being persistent and working hard.”  Head PLS Coach, Steve Morsilli, added, “We celebrate our graduating PLS swimmers not only for their accomplishments, but, more importantly, for their perseverance and sticking with the swim program.” 
When the PLS young men and women aren’t busy managing rich and full schedules, they are blending additional activities and accomplishments into their lives.  Krishnan was an East Bay Regional Parks District Lifeguard.  Christopher received the rank of Eagle Scout, earned the AP Scholar with Distinction award and is the recipient of the marquis scholarship from the Pedrozzi Foundation.  As a member of Leadership at AVHS, Theresa stated, “I take part in school events and I participate in community service…”   
Karen was voted most athletic at FHS, is a member of the National French Honor Society, a CSF member and the co-president of the Uganda Club.  She said, “My most proud athletic accomplishment was when I made it to the Olympic trials in 2008…”  Chelsea was in the AVHS Marching Band as Trumpet Section Leader and 1st Chair Trumpet in the AVHS Wind Ensemble.  Both Karen and Chelsea will continue to swim in college.
While these PLS swimmers are working hard, they manage to fit in plenty of fun and will bring many fond memories with them to college.  Krishnan remembers a favorite moment, “when Coach Todd attempted to run across the pool cover.”  “I’d have to say that my favorite PLS moment was when I was in Coach Todd’s group,” remarked Theresa.  “A lightning storm began during our practice, so we all got out of the pool and Coach Todd let us do relays in the muddy grass and we all played in a mud slip-in-side.”  Chris mentioned one of his favorite PLS experiences was when Coach Steve took the Senior Elite group to the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs this past spring break for training.  In addition, Chelsea stated, “I will miss my friends and coaches.”     
The PLS seniors are learning to navigate through the construction zones of life while traveling the road to success.  “The Seahawks wish them the absolute best in the years to come,” announced PLS Senior Coach, Heather Morsilli.  Congratulations to our PLS   swimmers for doing an outstanding job of planning their future by learning from the past and managing the present.  Go PLS Graduating Class of 2010!

10 & Under Champs and Age Group Record Breakers
Pictured: Age Group Top Ten Record Breakers - far left, Katie Woods and far right, Maggie Kauffeld (not pictured Hannah Folmar).  10 & Under Champions: starting from second to left - Michael Martin, Wolfgang Lachance, Rishab Nair, Olivier Rooney, Adrien Rooney and Emma Kauffeld

Far Western Champions!
Rachel Knowles (13-14 1000 free), Nick Silverthorn (13-14 200/500/1000/1650 free, 200 back, 200/400 IM) and Kristine Doan (15-16 200 breast) all won one or more events at the Spring 2010 Far Western Champiopnship. Nick also set new Pacific Swimming Records in the 500/1650 free and the 200/400 IM's. Way to go Seahawks! Not pictured: Catherine Breed.

Congratulations Seahawks!

We earned Level 4 Club Recognition status from USA Swimming, based upon our organizational success, parent/volunteer development, coach development/education, & athlete development/performance

We are the ONLY Pacific Swimming Club to have earned this recognition, one of only 2 clubs in California, and one of just 6 in the entire western US who have achieved this level of recognition.
 
Pleasanton Seahawks Swim Club was recognized by USA Swimming's Club Excellence Program for the ninth year in a row.  The selection as a 2010 Silver Medal Club ranks us as one of the best 30 Clubs in the nation.

Our club is a USS year round competitive swim team offering high quality professional coaching and technique instruction for all ages and abilities. The goal of the Pleasanton Seahawks is to provide every member an opportunity to improve swimming skills and achieve success at his or her level of ability, from novice to international competitor.

Each new swimmer will be placed in the workout group (Pre-Novice, Novice, Intermediate, Pre-Junior, Junior or Senior) best suited for him or her, so that each swimmer can enjoy some degree of success in a relatively short time. Since swimming is an individual sport, each child will perform differently, but you can be sure that your child will get out of it as much as he or she puts into it.

All of our coaches, as members of the American Swim Coaches Association, have access to the most comprehensive training and certification program for youth coaches of any sport in the United States. They provide assurances that the time children spend in swimming will be quality time.

The Pleasanton Seahawks Swim Club, a non profit club, is run by its elected Board of Directors which meets each month. All members are welcome at each meeting and encouraged to be involved in team activities and fundraisers.

We are constantly growing and training young swimmers to maintain a well rounded competitive swim team. Thank you for joining us. We are looking forward to meeting you. Please feel free to ask another member or a coach any question you may have.

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