For my photojournalistic essay I decided to capture the intensity and motivation that every competitive swimmer has for every days practice. As a competitive swimmer I know that some days getting into the pool is the hardest thing next to going to a class I hate. But it is something that deep down I know I have to do. When I get out of the pool I think about what I have just accomplished, and I have to tell you, it is the best feeling in the world. After a few weeks your body starts to get used to all the work that you do and practice becomes second nature. The muscle pain, and soreness sadly becomes a good feeling, because you know how hard you worked. The pride you have in yourself, and all that you are able to accomplish gets you from day to day.
Today I spend some of my time coaching the youngest kids on our team. I coach for Schroeder swim team. We are a team that has established itself in the swimming world as a fierce competitor with coaches who really know their stuff. I look up to the other coaches for advice, they teach me stroke mechanics, and tricks of the trade.
Since I retired from swimming at the university level 2 years ago I still go and cheer my old teammates on and watch the new talent that have filled my shoes. The university of Milwaukee swim team has become one of the most powerful swim teams in the horizon league
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